Forged sliding gates: the business card of a private house

The first element of the fence around the private building, which attracts the attention of guests and households - is the gate. Their appearance clearly demonstrates the taste of the owner of the house and material well-being. They are a kind of business card, creating a first impression that will be remembered forever. The gate should not only be stylish, but also comfortable and reliable, because their main purpose is to protect the local area.

Forged designs, as well as variants with the addition of forged parts, are the perfect complement to a massive and refined fence. Such models are classic and due to this they do not go out of fashion. Forged products have always attracted the attention of sophisticated forms, voluminous decorations and elegance inherent in the metal.

Particularly appreciated artistic options created by the individual sketch. The price of such products is available only to the provided client. Serial production gates - factory stamping method - are more accessible, but lack originality in comparison with designer models. Forging gives the exterior chic, sophistication and individuality.

Retractable models will help to save free space in the yard, so they are often chosen to be installed on the territory of small households. Quality gates combine the grace of forging, and the convenience of a retractable system.

What the structure consists of:

• Support - special support bookmark for the whole gate mechanism.
• Frame - frame products.
• Internal sewing - this part consists of forging and decorative elements.Subjects of filling and materials are various. Sewing may consist of a solid web or individual parts interconnected. Also used additional materials, such as professional sheet. With it, create a solid canvas, closing the courtyard and the objects placed on it from prying eyes.
• Completing. Various parts for the operation of the mechanism.

Considering the main parts of all designs, from the point of view of aesthetics, more important are the additional decorative elements that fill the door leaves. Designers place parts in a chaotic manner or create an original composition from them. Experts identify the most popular and common design options. Forged parts may have a different appearance and vary in size. Frequently encountered topics: animals, birds, ethnic patterns, floral motifs, geometrically figures.For greater expressiveness reliefs covered with paint. As a rule, these are golden, silver and copper tones. Sometimes forged parts covered with snow-white paint.

Specialists from the field of decoration offer various options for sewing. Original and unusually fresh natural wood with an exquisite canvas of stylish decorative metal elements. This option is ideal for log houses and cottages. Stitching with iron sheets turns the gate into a monumental structure. The gate loses visually lightness and weightlessness, but it becomes more reliable. A beautiful combination of landscape design with stones and metal compositions.

Any design has individual pros and cons.They are associated with the type of mechanism, appearance, material and other individual features.

• Installation. The process of installing the gate is easy and simple. Experts claim that the installation can be done before the installation of the fence. It is also possible to carry out the assembly of the structure after complete installation of the main fence. Choose any convenient option.
• Individuality. Given the popularity of this type of gate, the custom-made construction service is widespread. Using sketches and wishes of the client, experienced craftsmen create original compositions, which allows to turn into reality the most daring creative ideas. Many works deserve to be called modern works of art.

• Appearance. High aesthetic qualities - an undeniable advantage of a wrought iron gate. They attract the attention of all who pass by. This design will not be ignored by the guests of your home. From season to season forging remains at the peak of popularity.
• Practicality. If competently care, the gate will stand for several decades without losing its beauty.Practicality, reliability, long service life - all of these are characteristics of a forged gate. Designs are not afraid of the vagaries of bad weather and will protect you and your property from intruders from year to year.
• Versatility. Experts from the field of exterior decoration note that products of this type harmoniously fit into various design trends - from classical to modern styles.

• Automation. If the client wishes, the sliding door can be equipped with a special automatic system. This will allow you to open and close them remotely. Automatics choose customers who prefer practicality and convenience.
• Ergonomic. This advantage is directly related to the type of opening the gate. The canvas is moved to the side, along the fence, without occupying free space. They are installed on the territory of both spacious and compact courtyards.

All the existing disadvantages of these structures are associated with the type of the sliding mechanism. The length of the fence installed side by side, should be fully missed for opening (moving) sash. Next to the fence, where the rollback system is laid, there should not be extra objects and plants. Otherwise, it may impede or disable the sliding mechanism.Many people mistakenly believe that when in contact with water, for example, after rain or snow, the forged gates lose their appearance and practicality. This is not true. The design and decorative elements are treated with special compounds that protect them from negative external influences. New solutions will not only save metal products, but also give them a more expressive appearance.

Quality wrought-iron gates cost a lot. Their choice is a difficult process.

Before purchasing, it is strongly recommended that you read the tips from the experts:

1. Each buyer is looking for the most advantageous offer, but a suspiciously low price should be alerted. Forging, especially manual, can not be cheap.
2. Doors with large decorative elements will perfectly fit into the design of spacious courtyards. Discard the large-scale designs, hung with a large number of elements, when it comes to decorating small house adjoining sites.
3. If you want the gate to become a key element of the exterior, make a choice in favor of an openwork gate with original decorative wrought iron details.They can be painted with gold or silver paint. This color will fit perfectly in a classic decor.
4. Functionality is of paramount importance. Automatic systems are more expensive than standard models, but they provide an opportunity to control the gate from a distance.

The total price depends on many factors:

• material of which sewing and additional elements are made;
• the work of the artist, forge or blacksmith, when it comes to customized products;
• the complexity of the elements and accessories;

• use of additional materials for processing and painting;
• the size of the gate;
• availability of an automatic system, which will require additional costs for installation and operation, will slightly increase the power consumption.

How to make a sliding gate with their own hands, see the video.