Automatic garage doors. How to make the right choice?

During the construction of a garage, one of the important indicators is the dimensions of the gates with which the structure is equipped. This value depends on a number of nuances and subtleties, and if you miss at least one of them, you can cause significant damage to the entire structure and make the building unsuitable for use.

What types of garage doors are there and how to correctly calculate their optimal size? This is exactly what we will talk about next.

Typical parameters of garage doors

It is worth paying attention to the typical sizes of garage doors. Here we consider parameters designed for one passenger car. Of course, for a minibus the parameters will be completely different. Here are the key requirements for gates.

Garage doors must be at least two meters high.
The minimum width of the gate structure is 2.25 meters, but on average this parameter is closer to 2.5 m.
The maximum width can not be limited. Here everything will depend on the capabilities of the car enthusiast, the size, and the total area of the garage space.

It is advisable to make the calculations more accurate so that you have a garage door with optimal dimensions. The car is measured. For each side it is worth adding 30 cm. Usually the average width of a passenger car without taking into account rear-view mirrors is close to 180 cm. When we add 30 cm on both sides, that is, only 60 cm, we already get a standard indicator for the width of the gate - 2.5 meters.

Please note: the width of the opening and the space for a car to pass through are two different things. There will be less space for travel, since a certain area is occupied by the garage door frame. In addition, additional space will be needed for sectional door guides, a drive, and a box for a roll-up structure. All this is important to consider in advance.

Let's consider the typical width of garage doors for different types of transport.

A minibus or jeep requires a larger gate opening width - approximately 2.8 meters.
For a standard passenger car, 2.5 m is enough.
When there is only a motorcycle in the garage, a gate with a width of at least 1.8 meters is suitable.

When there are two cars in the garage, you should make a gate with a minimum width of 4.8 m.

It is also important to take into account a number of indicators if you decide to manufacture or order garage doors:

minimum distance from the side walls of the garage to the opening;
lintel height, that is, the distance from the ceiling to the gate opening;
space for opening swing gates;
height, width of the opening.

It is necessary to consider different types of garage doors, since the size requirements largely depend on the type of structure.

Standard sizes of overhead garage doors

The construction of a garage almost always follows after or simultaneously with the construction of a country house. The gate is one of its most important parts, which largely determines ease of use. Choosing the right type and size of garage doors is a necessary component of a garage construction project, which will avoid many problems:

Gate sagging and not closing tightly,
The appearance of cracks at junction points,
Jamming of mechanisms with the need for subsequent repairs, etc.

It should be borne in mind that there are no uniform generally accepted standards when determining the size of garage doors, since their size is influenced by many factors.

Minimum gate sizes

When determining the minimum dimensions of the gate, the make of the car that will be placed in the garage is important. For example, the seventh model of the Zhiguli is 162 centimeters wide, and the Audi S6 is 186 centimeters wide. It would seem like a very minor difference. But a regular GAZelle is wider than the same “seven” by more than half a meter, which will undoubtedly affect the size of the required opening.

To accurately calculate the minimum dimensions, it is recommended to add 30 centimeters on each side to the measured dimensions of the car.

Main factors determining gate sizes

A huge variety of cars, the dimensions of which can vary significantly between different brands,
Type and purpose of the garage (industrial, private),
Type of arrival, its location relative to the zero mark,
Design features of various types of gates,
Manufacturing company (each company occupying a certain market niche has its own standards, and as a result, its own line of sizes),
Number of cars planned for placement.

Popular manufacturing companies

Over the last few years, overhead gates have become increasingly popular. The main advantages of this type of design are ease of use and high reliability. The standard sizes of overhead garage doors vary slightly between different manufacturers, the most well-known of which are the following:

DoorHan . The width of the gate is declared in three options - 2500, 2750 and 3000 millimeters, height - from 2100 millimeters in increments of 100. As a result, a large number of combinations of different standard sizes of garage doors are possible,
Hormann . The minimum standard size starts from 2250*1875 mm, the maximum size is 6000*3000 mm. The step of change in both width and height is 125 millimeters,
Alutech . Offers perhaps the largest number of different standard sizes. So, the width of the gate starts from 2250, the height – from 2085 millimeters. Both indicators increase in increments of 125 millimeters, creating a wide range of products in all sizes

Ryterna . It produces garage doors in two widths - 2500 and 3000 mm and three heights - 2150, 2260 and 2370 mm. As a result, the company offers six possible standard sizes.

Thus, based on the overall dimensions of the car and the recommended height and width margin, you can select the standard sizes of overhead garage doors from any of the manufacturers on the market.

Average garage door sizes

For a passenger car:

Minimum width – 2.25 meters,
Recommended – 2.5 meters,
For a jeep or minibus - minimum width - 2.8 meters,

For two cars, a width of at least 4.8 meters is recommended,
The minimum height of any garage door is 2 meters.

For a motorcycle - the minimum gate width is 1.8 meters,

The design of garage doors also has a serious impact on their size, since it is much more profitable and convenient to use standard elements, even if you make the gate with your own hands. If you order ready-made gates of non-standard sizes to a manufacturer, the price will increase significantly compared to standard ones. There are several types of garage doors:

Swing (the simplest),
Sliding (most often used for industrial garages, as they can reach very large sizes),
Lifting.

Sectional door parameters

If you are going to purchase ready-made sectional doors, it is advisable to seek help from specialists. The fact is that each manufacturer presents its own range of specifications, and each model has its own installation requirements. The most important thing is that the sidewalls are at least 10 cm, and the size of the ceiling is 13-18 cm.

The minimum height of garage doors is of great importance. There are models with a height of 1.8 meters. It is worth noting that such garage doors are not very convenient to use. Still, it is better to choose a gate with a height of at least two meters.

Garage doors from Dorhan are in great demand. They have two popular series. You can choose large garage doors with parameters of 3 by 5.5 meters. This is the best option for a two-car garage. Then the sidewalls will be 10 cm, and the height of the lintel will be 13 cm. The gates, close to the standards, have dimensions of 2.7 by 3 meters. Here the side armholes are taken at 14 cm, and the lintel – 9 cm.

Standard sizes of sectional door manufacturers

Lifting-sectional models are one of the most popular. They are represented on the market by several brands, each of which has its own standard size.

DoorHan

The DoorHan company is represented on the Russian market with thirteen models with standard sizes.

Model number	Width x height, mm
1	2500x2115
2	2500x2215
3	2500x2390
4	2750x2115
5	2750x2215
6	2750x2390
7	3000x2015
8	3000x2215
9	3000x2515
10	3000x2640
11	2350x2115
12	2350x2390
13	2500x2515

Hormann

This German manufacturer is known for the highest quality of the designs offered and a guaranteed service life of up to 5 years. At the same time, the company offers its own drive, which operates not on a chain, but on a belt drive.

In the photo below in the table, the standard size of sectional garage doors from Hormann:

Standard sizes of the Hormann brand

Alutech

Belarusian garage doors Alutech (Alutech) is a well-known brand in Russia. The manufacturer today offers a wide range of models, which is divided into two groups:

For domestic garages.
For industrial.

The first group has two subgroups: one under the Classic brand, the second Standard. Here are the standard sizes of sectional modifications of the first category (Classic):

Standard sizes of Alutech Classic

And the standard dimensions of Alutech Standard door structures:

Dimensions of the Alutech Standard category

As for industrial models, the standard size here is huge, in which the maximum width of structures reaches 7 m and height up to 5.5 m.

Dimensions of industrial doors from the Alutech company

Roller garage door parameters

It’s worth remembering an important point right away. If you choose rolling gates, you must take into account the features of the model. The canvas is rolled into a block, and there must be enough space for this block. Measure the height of the roll in advance. Then the resulting figure must be added to the size of the lintel or opening. This depends on where the roll block will be located.

To install domestic roller garage doors, you will need a lintel of about 10 cm and side walls of 12 cm. The standard parameters are as follows. The maximum gate width is 3 meters, and the minimum is 2 meters. The height can be a maximum of 2.7 meters and a minimum of 1.8 meters. But we have already noted that 1.8 meters for the height of the gate is too little.

Branded Belarusian garage doors are presented on the market. Their maximum width is 6 meters, and the minimum is 2.8 meters. Rolling gates with a maximum width are perfect for two cars. The minimum height is 2.25 meters and the maximum is 3 meters.

Choosing the optimal size of garage doors for passenger vehicles

The design features of garage doors corresponding to the size of the planned opening should be determined at the design stage of the room. After consulting with the manufacturer and deciding on the model of the entry system, you can evaluate the technical characteristics, take into account the specifics of installation and guarantee the safe entry of a vehicle into the garage.

At the design stage, determine the dimensions of the gate to ensure comfortable vehicle entry

General selection criteria

When deciding on the door dimensions for a future garage, you should carefully analyze many technical issues. Be guided by the following criteria:

Dimensions of the car. It is important to have reliable information about the exact dimensions of the existing vehicle that will pass through the entrance opening. Do not forget that over time the car can be modernized and equipped with an additional trunk, a plastic box, tuning bumpers or enlarged mirrors with a panoramic view, increasing in size. It is desirable that a vehicle equipped with a trunk can easily enter the garage along with the cargo being transported. It is advisable to provide additional margin for the opening dimensions for this situation. In addition, there is a high probability of updating the car and replacing it with a new car with different dimensions. In this case, the parameters of the car may change, and despite this, it must freely enter the opening, having the necessary margin in width and height.
Number of vehicles. It is necessary at the design stage to determine the maximum possible number of vehicles that will be stored in the garage. The width of the opening provided for entry into the premises must provide the possibility of free entry.
It is likely that two cars will enter at once, or a second car will park next to the car in the garage. Or maybe there will be a need to additionally place a motorcycle or ATV in the room. Be sure to decide on this issue at the design and decision-making stage. If you are likely to purchase an additional vehicle, it is advisable to think about an enlarged garage
The reputation and capabilities of the gate manufacturer. Choosing a garage door manufacturer is a serious task. You should familiarize yourself with the current gate designs installed by consumers and get truthful reviews. It is important to compare whether the unified garage door design produced by the manufacturer corresponds to the required dimensions of your opening. Customizing gates may result in increased costs. Having decided on the design of the gate, agree with the product manufacturer on all technical nuances associated with installation, and also obtain information about warranty conditions and service.
Design features of the enclosing system.
Manufacturers of garage doors offer various entrance enclosing structures, differing in the design of the opening system, manufacturing technology, materials used and design features. Different types of gates differ in characteristics, drive and suspension features, which take up additional space and affect the dimensions, as well as cost. Installation of swing gates - a budget solution
Features of the entrance to the premises. The angle at which a vehicle approaches the garage area affects the size of the opening. When determining the dimensions of the gate, analyze the features of the access area and the presence of nearby structures. If it is possible to approach the gate perpendicularly, a smaller opening size is required compared to driving at an angle to the entrance opening.
This moment determines the dimensions and design features of the entrance structure. Entry at an angle requires increased door width and space in front of the garage for maneuvering

When deciding to build a vehicle storage facility, consider the possibility of purchasing a car of a different brand that has large dimensions. When planning, consider the possibility of increasing the width of the entrance opening.

One car garage

Dimensions of a standard room for one car

When calculating the dimensions of the opening for the entry of one vehicle, consider the following points:

provide an area for maneuvering if the approach angle does not allow immediate parking;
increase the width of the opening by 20–40 cm, which will preserve the integrity of the mirrors;
think over the trajectory of the car’s approach to the garage, allowing you to enter the room with a minimum guaranteed gap;
ensure the optimal entry width for a standard passenger car is 2.4–2.5 m.

Entering a garage from a turn requires increasing the dimensions of the opening and requires high driver training.

Room for two cars

Particular care should be taken when determining the size of garage doors intended for the entry of two cars.

Despite the fact that there are ready-made entrance structures and recommendations for standard room sizes, you should carry out the calculations yourself, take into account all the nuances and accurately determine the dimensions of the opening.

One of the typical garage layouts for two cars

At the design stage, you are guided not only by the dimensions of the vehicle, but also by the dimensions of the room itself. For two vehicles, you can equip the entrance to the garage as follows:

Common exit gate.
The increased width of the gate, equal to 5.5 m, will avoid difficulties associated with parking and leaving the premises. In this case, it is important to ensure the strength of the gate leaves and suspension system, as well as to provide a gate necessary for entering the room when the gate leaves are closed. This is what a common gate with a wicket for two cars looks like
Individual gates for entry into the premises of each car.
Installing separate gates with a width reduced to 2.5 m will reduce the load on the structural elements of the structure, as well as provide separate access to each vehicle. This solution will ensure convenient parking and extend the life of the entrance system. Installing separate gates facilitates access to machines and reduces the load on the door suspension elements

Design parameters

When designing garage doors, consider the following parameters:

The height of the opening must exceed the maximum height of the vehicle by at least 20 cm.
The width of the gate with a perpendicular approach to the car should exceed the overall dimensions of the car by 70 cm.
When a vehicle enters at a corner, the width of the opening must exceed the width of the vehicle by 1 meter.

The dimensions of a garage opening intended for the simultaneous entry of passenger vehicles must take into account the interval between cars of 50 cm.

Knowing the dimensions of the vehicles and the features of the entrance, it is easy to calculate the dimensions of the gate intended for installation in the garage.

Types and sizes of entrance structures

It is problematic to give a definite answer as to which gate design is preferable. The decision depends on the financial capabilities and taste of the car owner. Regardless of the design features, the main thing is to ensure reliable protection of the premises from the possibility of unauthorized persons entering, as well as safe entry of the car into the garage.

Different types of gates differ in design features

In the modern garage door market, manufacturers offer various entrance structures that differ in the degree of functionality, level of automation, design and price. Let us dwell in detail on the design features of various gates and optimal sizes.

Remember! It is important to choose the right size of the garage door, decide on the design and carry out the installation professionally.

Lift gates

Up-and-over gates are widely used due to their increased strength characteristics, attractive appearance and ease of maintenance. High reliability of the design ensures the impossibility of jamming of the lifting sash and distortion of the drive mechanism. An increased level of automation provides the ability to remotely control the drive mechanism.

The lifting structure with a rotating mechanism is controlled remotely from a remote control

The design has an increased price. Resistance to mechanical loads ensures the safety of the vehicle and resistance to attempts of unauthorized entry into the premises. When open, the lift-and-turn system flap hangs over the vehicle, serving as a reliable canopy. When calculating the dimensions of the lifting structure, keep in mind that when the gate is fully open, it reduces the height of the opening by 20–25 cm. You can check the digital values with the manufacturer of the specific gate model. Manufacturers of lifting systems produce gates in standard sizes. The standard range of products starts with a height of 180 cm and a width of 200 cm. The most common standard door dimensions are 240 cm wide and 220 cm high. The specified dimensions of the security system provide free entry for one car. Upon individual order, we produce various sizes of overhead gates with a rotary opening mechanism. Considering the significant weight of the gate, it is problematic to use the structure to protect the entrance to a garage intended for storing two vehicles.

Sectional system

Sectional gate design is a type of system with a lifting mechanism. Installation is carried out in conditions of limited space at the entrance to the vehicle storage room. The operating principle and dimensions of this modification of the gate allow installation in small rooms with limited free space.

Option for placing a ceiling drive for sectional doors

Laying open sectional system elements can be done as follows:

At the top of the garage opening parallel to the base of the door.
The movement of the elements of the sectional structure is carried out along the guide elements using special rollers. Sectional fencing includes horizontally located sections 0.3–0.6 m wide in an amount of 3 to 6 elements. The height of the ceiling structure is a multiple of 1.1 m with a width of 2 to 5 meters. This is what a horizontal sectional structure looks like
In the side area of the entrance opening, located perpendicular to the floor surface.
With a side arrangement, the guide strip is placed on the wall of the garage. Depending on the dimensions of the vehicle, manufacturers of sectional doors offer products with a height of 2–2.5 m and a width of 2–3 meters. Typically, this design is used in garages used to store one vehicle. Option for the side arrangement of gate elements

It is important to take into account the additional side space for vehicle maneuvers. For an average car width of 1.5–1.8 meters, when determining the size of sectional doors, gaps of 0.3–0.5 m should be added on each side of the car. In this case, the standard width of the opening will be 2.5–2.8 meters. For unhindered entry of two cars, the opening size must exceed 4 meters.

Roll type design

If the financial capabilities of the vehicle owner do not allow the purchase and installation of expensive gate options, then a roller fencing system can be installed. Roll-type products are manufactured according to customer dimensions. It consists of narrow, horizontally placed elements that form a strong and, at the same time, elastic rising structure. In the process of opening the opening, the roller shutter is wound onto a drive drum located above the level of the opening.

Additional space above the gate opening is required to accommodate the drive drum

Due to the low level of costs associated with the purchase and installation of a roll-on system, the design is popular among car enthusiasts.

When giving preference to a roll system, remember that the design features of roll fencing do not allow the use of steel with a thickness of more than 2.5 millimeters. This affects the strength characteristics of the lifting version of the fence.

The width of the roll-up fencing at the entrance to the garage can be 4 meters with a maximum opening height of 2.7 meters.

Folding doors

Gates consisting of folding panels form a movable system connected by hinge elements. The design is characterized by an increased degree of functionality and high reliability. The gates consist of standard elements that can reliably close garage openings with increased dimensions in limited space.

Gate design with symmetrical opening of the leaves

Manufacturers of folding models offer single-leaf products that open in any direction, as well as double-leaf designs with symmetrical opening.

When calculating folding gates, take into account the need for free space for folded sections when the gate is open. The design features of the folding structure make it possible to solve the problem of storing two cars in one room. Data for calculation:

dimensions of one vehicle - 4.4x1.6x1.5 m;
dimensions of the second car - 4.8x1.7x1.7 m;
the maximum excess height associated with the placement of cargo is 0.3 m;
the interval between machines is 0.6 m;
size of folded gate sections - 0.4 m;
tabular parameter for exceeding the gate dimensions during perpendicular entry - 0.7 m;
The standard value for increasing the size of the entrance when parking at an angle is one meter.

The height of the opening is determined taking into account the height of a taller car - 1.7 + 0.3 + 0.2 (height reserve) = 2.2 m. The width of the opening for the option of perpendicular access to the gate will be - 1.6 + 1.7 + 0.7+0.6+0.4=5 m. The width of the gate at the corner entrance of vehicles is determined as follows - 1.6+1.7+1.0+0.6+0.4=5.3 m.

Swing fencing

Swing gates are traditional fencing designs that are popular among vehicle owners. The swing gate system is characterized by a high degree of reliability and consists of two doors independently suspended on hinges and opening outwards. The swing design has one significant drawback associated with the need for free space in front of the garage door. The free space allows you to open the gate leaves without hindrance. The peculiarity of swing fencing is its simplicity of design and the absence of complex drive mechanisms. A swing fence includes a pair of leaves, a gate frame and rotary hinges mounted on vertical posts.

Swing gates are used for cars and trucks

The simplicity of the swing system design allows gate manufacturers to produce products according to individual dimensions provided by customers. The strength of the structure depends on the reliability of the hanging hinges of the sashes and the thickness of the metal used to make the sashes. The standards do not regulate the dimensions of swing gates, which allows their installation in premises for storing one or more passenger vehicles, as well as trucks. However, taking into account the increased loads arising from the mass of the doors at the attachment points, it is advisable to make two separate openings with individual gates for each vehicle.

As an example, let's take the dimensions of a passenger vehicle with a length of 4.4 m, a width of 1.7 meters and a height of 1.5 m.

When calculating, additional luggage equipment should be added to the actual height of the vehicle, taking into account the height of the cargo being transported.

Agree, it is more convenient to unload the car while indoors. With a total height of additional equipment and transported cargo of 50 cm, the dimensions of a swing gate for entry of one passenger car will be:

height - 1.5+0.5+0.2=2.2 m;
width (with perpendicular parking) - 1.7 + 0.7 = 2.4 m;
width (for corner parking) - 1.7 + 1.0 = 2.7 m.

Remember, safe entry and parking of a vehicle in a garage is possible if the opening parameters are not less than the calculated values.

Homemade options

The desire to equip a garage door with a homemade design is a responsible decision. If the owner of the vehicle decides to make the gate himself, it is necessary to take into account many points:

take a responsible approach to performing strength calculations that guarantee the required rigidity and stability of the entrance system;
be sure to calculate the weight and dimensions of the door leaves corresponding to the dimensions of the garage opening;
choose the optimal opening method that corresponds to the design features and ensures ease of use.

When calculating, take into account the dimensions of the gate frame required for fastening the leaves and drive mechanisms, which will slightly reduce the size of the opening.

If there is lateral free space, vehicle owners can make sliding gates. The design consists of one solid leaf or two leaves moving along horizontally located guides. Installation of sliding gates is carried out both on the outside and on the inside of the garage.

Sliding gate design located on the street side of the premises

A prerequisite for installing a sliding structure is the presence of free lateral space along the frontal plane of the room.

The dimensions of a sliding garage door structure can be over 3 meters in width and over 4.5 m in height. The sliding system is common in industrial premises and places where large equipment is parked.

If you have the appropriate qualifications and desire, you can make overhead gates yourself.

Video: how to make a garage door yourself

Standard Requirements

There are no uniform requirements regulated by regulatory documents for the dimensions of gates of various designs. Each gate manufacturing organization offers its own basic range of products, guided by the dimensions of the vehicles, the design features of the products and market conditions.

Each type of gate has its own dimensions, which are most popular among vehicle owners. The main thing is to take correct measurements, which will allow for professional installation and ensure high reliability of the structure.

Lift gate size requirements

Lifting, swinging garage doors must be strong and lightweight, and have a maximum width of 6 meters. Height depends on model. If the structure is up and over, the optimal height is 220 cm. Sectional overhead doors can have a height of up to three meters. Of course, you can make larger gates, increase their height and width. However, this will negatively affect the service life, since the canvas will have a lot of weight.

We calculate the parameters of swing gates

When you need non-standard swing garage doors, for example, you have a large SUV, it is better to calculate the dimensions individually. Add 30-40 cm to the width of the car on both sides. It is better to determine the height at 2.2-2.5 meters. Here everything will depend on your capabilities, on the height of the garage space.

Now manufacturers of swing garage doors offer models with a width of 4 meters and a height of 2 meters. They are in fairly high demand among buyers, and manufacturers are even willing to provide additional discounts when purchasing such gates. Standard domestic swing gates to a garage with dimensions of 4 by 2 meters cost 30 thousand rubles.

Please note: it is advisable to equip the gates with automatic drives, insulate them, and make a technical door for easy access. All this can be done with your own hands.

What affects the size of the garage opening?

It is generally accepted that the standard sizes of garage doors are as follows:

minimum width of garage doors – 2200 mm;
maximum width – 3000 mm;
opening height – 2000 mm.

But this calculation is highly averaged, it is taken as the norm for a medium-sized passenger car, given that it will enter from a straight road and not from around a corner, and also taking into account the installation of gates of a conventional swing design.

Advice! Construction of a standard-sized opening for them will help you save significantly on the purchase of the gate itself. Otherwise, you will have to order individual production of gate leaves - and this greatly increases their final cost.

In order not to miss the calculations, it is recommended not to take average values, but to act differently in a specific situation. That is, at the design stage of the garage itself, several factors need to be taken into account:

Vehicle type. As a rule, the owner simply measures his car and adds 20-30 cm on each side of it so as not to damage the mirrors and bumpers when driving. However, this is not entirely correct, because a car can be changed very easily and quickly, whereas a garage is a permanent structure, you cannot move it, and expanding the opening will be quite expensive. At this point, it is worth taking into account the number of expected cars in the garage, because often there are two cars in one building. If a garage is being built for a motorcycle, it is believed that 180 cm wide for the opening will be quite enough.
The approach angle also plays an important role in determining the width of the opening. So, the sharper the turn due to which the car must enter the garage, the wider the opening in the wall should be. That is, there should also be room for maneuver inside the room, because you still need to somehow reverse onto a winding road without damaging the car. It also takes into account that, for example, swing doors will obstruct visibility, creating additional difficulties during maneuver. They are already making the gates of the garage that is entered from a flat, straight road - here 2200 mm is enough for a passenger car.
The manufacturer of the gate leaves themselves, as well as the frames, is also important. Depending on the country and company policy, the standard size range of gates can vary significantly. Therefore, those who have already decided on a gate manufacturer for their garage are advised to study the model range and find out which opening sizes are preferable.
The type of gate and opening/closing mechanism also plays a role in calculating the optimal opening. After all, each of the modern designs has its own opening system. So, for some models you need free space under the garage ceiling, for others - a place for rolling back the canvas or for swinging the doors open. The size of the mechanism itself can also be significant, especially if manual control of the gate leaves is assumed.
The design features of the garage building are just as important. Often cars are stored in the basement of the house, or the garage is an extension located under the same roof as the house. Owners of two cars need to decide whether there will be one opening, or whether there will be separate gates for each car. It is generally accepted that a garage door with a width of 4 to 5 meters will be sufficient for two passenger cars. The same can be said about the presence of a gate - in order to enter or leave the garage, it is not always advisable to open the entire door; a small gate in the door leaf can be a solution.

Important! It should be taken into account that the opening under the gate will be significantly narrowed by the frames, and this size directly depends on the chosen design and material of the panels.

Video: calculating the size of garage doors and making them yourself

You can also make your own garage doors. Watch the following video story. Here we tell you in detail how to weld a metal garage door yourself.

If you take a responsible approach to determining the size of the garage door, correctly select the type of entrance structure, then you will feel comfortable being in the garage, driving in and out of it. Optimal gates take up minimal space, free up usable space inside the garage, and expand space.

Automatic gates yourself

Indeed, many owners often think about creating automatic gates with their own hands, while forgetting to take into account some important subtleties and features of this issue, because the work can be carried out competently only when each stage is followed.

So:

The first thing you will have to do is evaluate your strengths; in fact, on the Internet you can find a huge number of diagrams that are designed for homemade automatic gates, so if you wish, you can study them carefully and thoroughly.
If you really want to assemble such a structure yourself, then it is best to create automatic swing gates, since this gate model is the simplest.

You can also find useful information on this topic on the pages of our website, which means there is every chance to carry out the work carefully and correctly, as a result of which you can make automatic gates yourself.

Sectional doors are also in demand today, but making them yourself is not as easy as it seems, so you must assess your strengths in advance; perhaps you won’t succeed.
Often, many owners who want to make automatic gates on their own ask themselves the following question: what do they need to buy for a factory gate model in terms of safety? In fact, it is important to note that overhead gates must be equipped with a safety rope.

After all, it is he who will not be able to let the canvas fall if the springs break, so you must definitely take this important condition into account. Speaking of secondary safety accessories, know that they are not always included in the kit.

This may apply to the sensor, which is designed for the doorway, because it is it that is capable of detecting an obstacle in the path of the doorway.
Moreover, you should also include here the locking and unlocking keys, designed to unlock the gate if the drive breaks down, or you are faced with the problem of lack of electricity.

All these points must be taken into account so that no problems arise, which means you must take this issue seriously.

Expert advice

Experts advise making and installing automatic swing gates, since this door model is considered the simplest, and you can carry out the production yourself, unless, of course, you have experience in welding and cutting metal.

You can often hear that such products are not reliable, in fact, this is not the case, they are practical and durable, so in any case, they will be appreciated by you, keep this in mind.
So, if you want to make such products, at the very beginning you need to start making metal gates. The work will be carried out in several stages, because you need to make a frame, cover it with sheet metal, weld the hinges and only after that install the lock and lock.
Of course, these stages of work may not be easy for you, but if you are eager to start manufacturing gates of this type, then you should definitely succeed.

Attention: For garage doors, an automatic lever-type drive is usually installed; it is compact, reliable, and easy to maintain, so you can always do the same.

Keep in mind that you must accurately adjust the swing gates, because the longevity of the automation will depend on this, so don’t rush, try to do this work carefully and carefully, eliminating even minor distortions of the door leaves.
As soon as you begin to install the drive, you must adhere to the manufacturer's instructions, using only proven measuring tools, remember that this is the most important stage of the work, which means it must be performed with extreme caution and attention.

After all, even a slight shift of the levers can unbalance the system, resulting in serious damage to the mechanism. So, if you do not want this, be sure to follow these simple tips and recommendations from experts.

How to install automatic gates

You should immediately take into account that installing automatic gates is not an easy job, it requires a correct and responsible approach, compliance with some important stages of work, subtleties and features, then everything will definitely work out.

You need to work extremely carefully and carefully, because even a slight distortion of the blade can lead not only to jamming, but also to breakdown of the mechanism, so you must take this into account. This is especially true for sectional door models; be extremely careful and attentive.

Attention: If you want to additionally protect high-speed or regular gates, then know that the mechanism must be sewn into a box; it, in turn, is usually installed above the entrance to the garage, so you must do this without fail.

You must also take into account the fact that roller garage doors, the dimensions for which you take incorrectly, will not be able to function fully and efficiently. This is why it is so important to follow each stage of the work, performing it carefully and carefully, because then many problems will be instantly solved, remember this.