In our time, corrugated board is very in demand as a material for the production of gates. It is produced from cold-rolled steel, the surface of which is pre-coated with layers of zinc and polymer, which protects against mechanical damage and unfavorable weather and climate conditions. Compared with wood and metal profiles, profiled sheeting has many advantages, which are the reason for its popularity among owners of private houses.
So, the advantages of a gates for a house made from corrugated board are:
- convenience and ease of installation;
- durability;
- functionality;
- strength;
- low weight;
- relatively low cost of the material.
The profiled sheet has a wide range of colors, offering buyers a great choice. It works well with a stone, a brick, a tree. Often the gates made of corrugated board are decorated with forging elements, which gives them a solid appearance.
By the method of opening distinguish between manual and automatic gates. Depending on the design features, there are three main types of gates made from corrugated board. Let's look at them in more detail.
Swing gates made of corrugated board
This variety is considered the most simple, reliable and durable. It consists of two sashes hanging on support posts. The wicket can be integrated with the gates made of corrugated board, being built into one of the gates, or installed separately. The foundation is two pillars, concreted in the ground.
Such gates are easy to install - this work is available even for non-professional. Swing gates have the lowest cost compared to the types described below.
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Sliding gates made of corrugated board
Sliding gates (they are either pull-out or cantilever) are more complex in design. They consist of a guide rail, a counterweight and, in fact, a cloth. Also, for mounting, you will need roller carriages and special catchers for fixing the upper part of the door leaf. Very often used sliding gates with electric drive, ensuring their automatic opening and closing. This is the most practical option in terms of ease of use.
To the pluses of the sliding gate from the corrugated board it is necessary to attribute the fact that for their opening there is no need for space in front of the gate, which is especially convenient in the winter. To the disadvantages is a more complicated calculation of the foundation and the counterweight (if the calculation is incorrect, the doors will be difficult to open and wear out more quickly) and less than the lifespan of the gates.
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Garage doors made of corrugated board
For garages, two types of gate construction are used: sectional and rotary-elevating. The latter type is very practical, such gates occupy a minimum of space, and openly "hide" under the ceiling inside the garage. However, installing them is more difficult than installing simple swing gates from the corrugated board.
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