DIY metal porch

Among the wide variety of porch decoration options, the use of metal is sophisticated and looks very impressive. We will consider about how to make a design and how to make a porch made of metal further.

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The porch from metal - advantages and disadvantages

There are many options for finishing the site reserved Under the porch. These are concrete, wood, lining, stone and t.D.. But the metal, in this case, has the following advantages:

• The design is strong, which is especially important, so krylzo is exposed to wind and atmospheric precipitation.
• This type of porch is not required to arrange a porch heavy And wet construction work, a simple installation of the structure is enough.

• The metal porch is easily built into any type of architectural structures. It can fit well into the existing design and is used to restore the old porch.
• There is an opportunity in the construction of the porch equal to the price category, depending on individual preferences owners.
• Due to the presence of anti -corrosion protection, this type of porch will serve its owners for many years.
• There is the possibility of combining metal elements with polycarbonate, wood, concrete and t.D..
• Metal structures are stable before decay, temperature changes, humidity and mechanical damage. Unlike wooden porch, design,  executed From metal, is not deformed over time.
• When ordering modular structures, the option of installing them in various places and moving from one building to another is possible.
• The installation of a metal porch is characterized by the lack of restrictions related to the choice of its size or shape. Any manufacturing options are possible, depending on the individual characteristics of the structure.

Among the large number of advantages of a metal porch, one should also mention its disadvantages, among which they highlight:

• High cost, especially for structures with copper visors or metal forging.
• The need for special anti -corrosion agents. It is preferable to choose materials, which have a layer of galvanized coating and powder application of paint, which It was produced at the factory. Otherwise  The metal porch requires constant care, in the form of staining.
• The use of metal visors and canopies is distinguished by a high noise production, in contact with atmospheric precipitation in the form of snow, hail or rain. When the windows are located in the same side where the porch is located, it is better to install visor from another material.
• If any Metal steps and open platform, in the winter, there is a risk of slipping on them. For their manufacture, it is better to use reinforcing rods or a special metal that has a clearing.

The porch of a private house made of metal: varieties

There is a variant of the manufacture of a porch, which is fully consisted of metal, but such structures are found infrequently. More common The porch is, the main material for the construction of which is the metal, and other materials are used as additional elements.

Among the enormous variety of metal porns should be distinguished by the following varieties:

• A small metal porch.

This The porch type will fit perfectly into the door arrangement, located on the side or behind the building. For the manufacture of such a design, it is necessary to work hard, so most often they are equipped with the order in factories. The porch has the form of a conventional welded frame based on which lies a metal profile. It is designed in such a way as to place the site directly with the door. Simple metal railings act as a fence. To install the stairs, welding is used, with which it is welded on the side or central part of the structure.

If necessary, build visorlocated on d dveria. Metal anchors are used for attaching the porch. The appearance of the porch is quite simple, so it is suitable only for the side doors.

• Standard metal porch.

It implies the installation of the porch at the front door. The railings of this design have forging or decorated with additional elements, thanks to this, the porch looks elegant and hospitable.

Visor and railing for porch made of metal

Most of the mixed -type structures have the presence of metal railings installed on the concrete surface. In addition, they are perfectly combined with structures made of wood, concrete, brick, plaster.

Two types of fences are distinguished:

• forged;
• welded .

The first option looks more elegant and beautiful, although with proper welding and design, welded structures have their own clear Geometry bringing certain beauty in the external View of the porch.

For the decoration of the railing, special paint is used, in addition, the option of using a polished steel surface is possible.

Trump cardto Tothe sting of metal is most often found when the entire roof of the building is covered with metal. According to the constructive features, such visors are attached directly to the wall or based on special supports in the form of columns. For the first fastening option, it is used visor Small size, since the bearing capacity of the wall has limited possibilities.

Metal visors are made of various kinds of materials in the form of sheet material, professor, aluminum, galvanized sheet, copper, lead coating. Sales made of aluminum differ in particular practicality and cheapness, they are easy to operate and care.

The most expensive, prestigious and laborious In departure are visors made of copper. Their life exceeds one hundred years. Although, after the expiration defined time of time, they lose their pristine appearance, acquire a greenish tint and dull. In order to avoid the appearance of a dull color, visor It needs weekly care, which consists in wiping it with a solution of vinegar with water.

One of the main and significant elements of the porch is the style of designing a supporting structure, which is most often made of metal columns or pipes. As an additional strengthening of the structure, steel reinforcement of different sections is used. To decorate the visible part of the structure, forging or welding is used.

Do -it -yourself wing technology

Before starting work, you should do drawing Metal porch, according to the overall layout of the building and the size of the proposed design. Using measuring devices, measure all the necessary fragments of the porch and transfer them to paper. It is the presence of the drawing that significantly accelerates the process with withtrinity . In addition, with his help, calculation Materials are made faster.

To determine the size of the porch, you should proceed from the standard values, which suggest the fact that the minimum convenient width of the stairs, by which One person will go down and rise from 80 to 100 cm. Next This value varies up in the larger direction. At calculation The number of steps is chosen odd meaning, in that case, the movement begins and ends with one foot, and this is very convenient. The maximum value of the slope of the stairs is 45 degrees, with its increase, there will be inconvenience in operation. The minimum value is 25 degrees. The average height of the steps is 15 cm, the change in both directions is permissible by 7 cm. The minimum length is 25 cm.

Calculation The size of the upper site should be made in such a way as to ensure unhindered opening of the door.

If we compare the load from the concrete porch and from the metal, then the second option is more easy. Although laying the foundation for the arrangement of a metal porch is mandatory. If this is not done, then there is a risk of shrinkage and deformation of the porch, especially in the spring.

Try to equip the foundation t taka depth so that it is 25 cm lower than the depth of freezing of the soil. When the porch is arranged in a heated building, the regular temperature in which does not drop below 12 degrees, the depth of the foundation laying decreases by 10 —15 cm.

In the process of laying depth to natural soil, reduce the depth of the foundation by thirty percent. If floor made of lag — twenty percent, and if floor equipped with beams — ten percent.

Learn about the depth of the horizon soil Water, when they get to the surface of the foundation, carry out a number of works aimed at drainage of water.

Instructions for the installation of a reinforced concrete foundation for the arrangement of a metal porch:

• This first prares the arrangement of the pit and the installation of a sandy crushed stone pillow. To do this, first a layer of sand is covered, watered with water and thoroughly compacted, layer thickness of about 10 cm. The next the layer is crushed stone, five centimeters thick. The total thickness of the sandy crushed stone pillow is 15 —17 cm .
• Next Wooden formwork is installed. For her The arrangement will require the presence of boards, the thickness of each is at least two centimeters, and the length is not more than 200 mm. Keep in mind that it is not allowed to use too dry boards, since atconfusion with concrete, they are deformed and violate the integrity of the foundation. The side with which concrete touches should be planned and perfectly flat.

• Pegs are installed on the corner areas of the foundation, and they are pulled on them twine. Set the pegs along the entire perimeter of the porch, the installation step is 100 cm. From the inner part of the bars, put the boards that and form The overall formwork design. Choose nails, the length of which exceeds the total thickness of the board and bar so that the nails bend from below. On pegs, set spacers or stops that provide rigidity structures.
• Before pouring, the reinforcement is laid, the diameter of which is 1.2 cm. Do not fill the concrete layer completely, leave 30 —35 cm to the top to make it vibration and get rid of excess air. In addition, the metal porch is first installed, and then the site is poured to the top. It is better to choose the factory brands of concrete, which have the highest power. When air bubbles are removed, cover the base film From polyethylene so that concrete gains the necessary strength. Remove polyethylene after the expiration weeks.

Now let's talk about the manufacture of a porch made of metal, for which it will be necessary to build elements in the form:

• stairs;
• railing;
• visor .

The construction of the stairs will require the presence of two channels that are exhibited by her Gabarit width. They will make up the main part of the structure. Already to the channel structures will be welded to the rental of steps.

There are several options structures steps, we propose to familiarize yourself with one of them:

• Arm yourself with an equivalent corner, trim it in a ratio with the size of the step and the length of the weld. Weld the corner to the channel.
• Take it more One corner, weld it to this, in such a way as to get a frame structure. It turns out Two corners installed on the channel, they will serve as a frame for the formation of steps.

• Make a connection mr. elements and form the frame of the future design. Please note that in order to cook the porch made of metal, special skills in working with a welding machine, therefore, if they are absent, it is better to trust professionals.
• The frame part is filled with various materials, in the form of plywood or wood. To fix the steps on the stairs, use self -tapping screws and glue on silicone base.

This next prares the installation of handrails and railing. This is necessary if the porch consists of more than three steps. For provision Safe lifting And the launch of the stairs, the optimal height of the railing is 90 cm.

For the manufacture of railings, various kinds of rental are used. The option of using forging or pipes of various diameters is possible.

When all metal elements are interconnected, take care of their reliable Protection from the effects of external stimuli.

To do this, their surface is previously cleaned, then covered with one layer of primer and two layers of paint.

We offer to get acquainted with additional recommendations that will help improve the quality and appearance of the metal porch:

1. When drawing up the porch project, apply the size of the structure in relation to the chosen scale. The design should be harmonious and well planned.

2. In the process of welding, avoid inaccurate overhead and butt seams. They not only affect the appearance of the structure, but also negatively affect her quality.

3. Among the requirements for the quality of the seams, they highlight:

• the presence of a smooth surface and a smooth transition from one element to another;
• lack of cracks, pores or clusters of metal;
• complete boiling of the entire seam .

4. To determine the density of the resulting seams, carry out a simple test that involves wetting one side of the seam with a solution of kerosene twice with an interval of ten minutes. On the other side Cretaceous suspension is applied. In the absence of spots on the surface of the seam — It is high -quality.

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