How to make iron door with own hands

How to make iron door with own hands

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Iron outer door – simple and reliable option of protection of the apartment or owner-occupied dwelling from uninvited guests. The cost of ready designs on sale is rather high therefore for the purpose of economy it is possible to make outer door with own hands.

Necessary tools and materials

Parent material for production of door is the sheet metal plate not less than 2.5 mm thick. It is also desirable that its dimensions corresponded to the aperture size under future door. Besides, work requires profile pipe with section in 20 by 40 mm and of 20 running meters. It will be enough to manufacture the block of standard dimensions (about a meter in width and two meters in length).

The following what it is necessary to take care of - door hinges in number of three pieces. It is better to get the models equipped with the bearing. It will be the most reliable option for keeping of heavy door cloth. Also accessories, thermal and decorative insulation materials will be required. At last, it is important not to forget about consumables: to the equipment for elektropriobor, welding electrodes, set of drills of the different sizes. The list of necessary tools will be the following:

Main calculations

Standard dimension of door opening most often makes 2000 by 800 mm or 2000 by 900 mm. In the presence of aperture of the smaller or bigger size it will be necessary to pick up suitable cloth. Carrying out measurements, make sure that final points correspond directly to wall, but not plaster, concrete or other topping coat.

In case of excess of height of box of two meters it is required additional frame from above. The same treats width of side part of aperture: if it exceeds 900 mm, the aperture becomes stronger steel frame. It is important not to forget about gap in 40-50 mm from each party of box which it is necessary to leave for blowing-in of seams.

At more considerable excess of width of aperture it is better to make not integral, but folding box. Usually in wide apertures several door modules are installed at once thanks to what the design becomes more reliable and strong. Not to get confused in measurements, it is necessary to prepare the drawing of future product. At standard dimensions of aperture there will be enough one of numerous standard drawings which can be found in the Internet. In case of production of unique door cloth it is better to make the drawing independently or to order it from experts.

Assembly of door case

The design of steel shutter includes the following elements:

Production needs to be begun with assembly of box or the block. For this purpose, using received in earlier measurements, cut profile pipe. Cutting is carried out at an angle in 45 degrees, and its accuracy is checked by connection of two pieces and combination of the turned-out design with corner.

There is one more way of production of box. It provides assembly of metal section by means of welding. As a result the rectangular design turns out. During assembly time it is important to watch the accuracy of corners and to check the accuracy of diagonals to exclude risk of distortions of box.

Assembly of door framework and cloth

Start production of preparations for future framework. For this purpose it is necessary to use metal corner. Create gap between box from the lock and doorframe of 5 mm. It can be both less, and it is more. It depends on the features of door assembly specified in the drawing. Strips from metal of the corresponding thickness are applied to the best presentation and control of size of gaps.

Now it is possible to start marking and cutting of profile which is located further in the turned-out box. After that it is necessary to check geometrical product characteristics on diagonals. If everything corresponds to the planned measurements, on the one side of profile the groove or cut for installation of the lock is created. Further corners of frame need to be fixed by welding, having done the same with frameworks on perimeter. Welding is carried out in several points through identical intervals. On the same step strips from metal which will be fixers for finishing materials are welded on door frame.

The following important step - production of door cloth which begins with marking. It is necessary to consider surely the blousings and the admissions of metal sheet on door case making 10-15 cm. Also the separate blousing from loops which usually makes 5 mm is considered. According to drawings, steel sheet is cut by the Bulgarian and welded on frame. From within design, stiffening fins which need to be placed horizontally are welded. The number of edges will depend on desirable degree of fixity of all product.

Mounting of the lock and loops

After assembly of the main part of product there comes installation time of key design. Work is performed in the following order:

It should be noted that this design corresponds to the majority of standard locks, however first of all it is necessary to be guided by the instruction attached to the acquired product. In it exact quantity of openings under fastening elements and detailed assembly procedure of the lock will be specified.

The next moment – installation of loops to doors and the block. Previously these elements need to be greased. Using the Bulgarian, cut frame position of joints with door unit in the points which are earlier taken by the welding machine. Record loops from within. To fix the received design in aperture, use strips from metal. Them about 6-10 pieces are required. Just weld these parts on box then drill in them openings under anchor bolts.

Warming and finishing of door

Warming of door becomes one of final stages of works. Popular types of heaters are the corrugated cardboard, mineral wool, polyfoam and frothed polyurethane. The chosen option needs to be cut and laid in cloth. Heater is placed between stiffening fins. It is necessary to execute decorative finishing of door assembly, having used plywood, the laminated panels or other suitable material. The quantity of decor depends on personal preferences. The door to the apartment may contain the minimum quantity of decor, in volume time as design for cottage will demand bigger attention to finishing parts.

The window through which it is possible to see those who have come becomes important decorative and at the same time functional element in cottage doors. Besides, it will give additional light to the hall. It is possible to make such window at stage of cutting of sheet steel. After creation of opening of necessary form on its perimeter armature is welded. It is important to calculate correctly all sizes, having taken out-to-out measure of door in attention: the window has to make no more than 1/6 parts of all design on diameter.

After mounting of door in viewing window the double-glazed window is established. It is important to use the most reliable glass and for bigger reliability to weld on it from outer side shod decorative grid. The door unit can be complemented also with other decorative elements, for example, sealants, closers, eyes and others.

Installation of door cloth in box becomes crucial moment. If all calculations are executed correctly, it will not bring difficulties. Otherwise double-check, loops that as a result the door reliably was fixed in aperture are how exactly established. Do not forget that the construction is rather heavy therefore at its installation the help of 1-2 more people can be required. Surely check whether the lock works.

In the conditions of continuous increase in prices for strong outer doors the production of metal design the hands becomes quite justified. However it is possible only with sufficient skills in welding and work with the electric tool. Otherwise there is high risk of assumption of defects. If you are not sure of the forces, it is better to charge this responsible business to professionals. Besides, always choose qualitative accessories: so the door will serve during the long period of time.

Author: «MirrorInfo» Dream Team

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