Porch with metal hands

Porch made of metal - advantages of

D and disadvantages

There are many options for finishing the site with the allocated to the porch. It is concrete, wood, lining, stone and etc .But the metal, in this case, has the following advantages:

• The design turns out to be strong, which is especially important, since to the stigma is exposed to wind and precipitation.
• For the arrangement of this type of porch, heavy and wet construction work are not required, it is enough to simply mount the structure.

• The metal porch is easy to install in any type of architectural structure. It is able to fit well into the existing design and is used to restore the old porch.
• There is an opportunity in the construction of the porch of an equal price category, depending on the individual preferences of owners .
• Due to the presence of anti-corrosion protection, this type of porch will serve its owners for many years.
• It is possible to combine metal elements with polycarbonate, wood, concrete and etc .
• Metal structures are resistant to decay, temperature changes, humidity and mechanical damage. Unlike wooden porch, the design, made by made of metal, does not deform with time.
• When ordering modular structures, it is possible to install them in different places and move from one building to another.
• The installation of a metal porch is distinguished by the absence of restrictions related to the choice of its size or shape. Any manufacturing options are possible, depending on the individual features of the structure.

Among the many advantages of a metal porch, mention should be made of its shortcomings, among which are:

• High cost, especially for structures with copper visors or metal forging.
• Need for application of special anti-corrosion agents. It is preferable to choose materials which have a layer of galvanized coating and powder paint application, which was produced in the factory. Otherwise the metal porch requires constant care, in the form of staining.
• The use of metal canopies and awnings is distinguished by the high noise performance of the , when it comes in contact with precipitation in the form of snow, hail or rain. When the windows of the sleeping room are located on the same side as the porch, it is better to install the visor from another material.
• If there are metal steps and an open platform in the , in winter, there is a risk that they will slip. For their production it is better to use reinforcing bars or a special metal that has cuttings.

Porch of a private house made of metal: varieties

There is a variant of manufacturing a porch entirely made up of metal, but such constructions are found infrequently .More common is a porch, the main material for the construction of which is metal, and as additional elements are used other materials.

Among the huge variety of fenders made of metal, one should distinguish such varieties:

• A small metal porch.

This porch type fits perfectly into the arrangement of the door, located on the side or back of the building. To produce such a design, it takes a lot of work, so most often they are equipped to order in factories. The porch has the appearance of an ordinary welded frame based on a metal profile. It is designed in such a way as to locate the site directly with the door. As a railing are simple metal railing. For the installation of stairs, welding is used, with which it is welded to the side or the central part of the structure.

If necessary, build an visor , located on the for the ver. For fixing the porch, use metal anchors. The appearance of the porch is quite simple, so it is suitable only for side doors.

• Standard metal porch.

Means the installation of the porch at the entrance door. The rails of this design are forged or decorated with additional elements, due to this, the porch looks elegant and hospitable.

Visor and railings for porch made of metal

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

There are two types of fencing:

• forged;
• Welded .

The first option looks more elegant and the is more beautiful than the , although with proper welding and design, the welded structures have their clear geometry, which brings beauty to the external porch shape.

A special paint is used to finish the railing, in addition, a polished steel surface can be used.

Trump to to , metal stigma occurs most often when metal covers the entire roof of the building. According to the design features, these canopies are mounted directly on the wall or supported by special pillars. For the first mounting option, the canopy is small in size, as the load capacity of the wall is limited.

Metal canopies are made of a variety of materials in the form of sheet material, profiled sheet , aluminum, galvanized sheet, copper, lead coating. Awnings made of aluminum are especially practical and cheap, they are easy to operate and maintain.

The most expensive, prestigious and laborious in care are visors made of copper. Their service life exceeds a hundred years. Although, after the of a certain time period, they lose their original appearance, acquire a greenish tinge and fade. To avoid the appearance of a dull color, the visor needs a weekly care, which consists in wiping it with a solution of vinegar with water.

One of the main and weighty elements of the porch is the design style of the bearing structure, which is often made of metal columns or pipes. As an additional strengthening of the construction, steel reinforcement of different cross-section is used. For decorating the visible part of the structure, forging or welding is used.

Manufacturing technology of the metal porch with its own hands

Before starting work, it is necessary to make drawing porch in metal, according to the general layout of the building and the dimensions of the proposed design. With the help of measuring instruments, measure out all the necessary fragments of the porch and transfer them to paper. It is the presence of the drawing that significantly speeds up the process with . In addition, with it, calculation of materials is made faster.

To determine the size of the porch, one should start from the standard values ​​ which suggest the fact that the minimum convenient staircase width, according to which the of which the will go down and climb one person is from 80 to 100 cm. This value varies further in the .With calculation of number of steps, choose odd value, in this case , the movement starts and ends with one foot, and it's very convenient. The maximum value of the slope of the ladder 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, a change in both sides of 7 cm is permissible. The minimum length of the tread is 25 cm.

The calculation of the of the top platform size should be carried out in such a way as to ensure unobstructed opening of the door.

If to compare loading from a concrete porch and from metal, the second variant is more easy .Although laying the foundation for the arrangement of the 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 t of this depth, so that it is 25 cm lower than the depth of freezing of the soil. If the porch is arranged in a heated building, the regular temperature does not fall below 12 degrees, the foundation laying depth is reduced by 10 - 15 cm.

. When laying the depth on a natural soil, reduce the depth of the foundation by thirty percent. If floor is made of lag - by twenty percent, and if floor is equipped on the beams - by ten percent.

Find out the depth of the asphalt surface waters, if they hit the surface of the foundation, carry out a series of works aimed at removing water.

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

• The first p proposes the construction of a foundation pit and the installation of a sand and gravel cushion. To do this, first a layer of sand is covered, watered and carefully compacted, the thickness of the layer is about 10 cm. The next layer is rubble , five centimeters thick. The total thickness of the sand-gravel cushion is 15 - 17 cm .
• Further is the installation of wooden formwork. For its 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. Note that it is not allowed to use too dry planks, since with the touch with concrete, they deform and break the integrity of the foundation. The side with which the concrete touches should be planed and perfectly flat.

• At the corner sections of the foundation pegs are installed, and string is pulled on them. Along the entire perimeter of the porch, install the pegs, the installation step is 100 cm. From the inside of the blocks, nail down the boards, which form the common formwork structure. Choose nails, the length of which exceeds the total thickness of the board and the bar, so that the nails are bent from the bottom. On the pegs, install spacers or stops that provide the rigidity of the design.
• 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 vibrate and get rid of excess air. In addition, a metal porch is first installed, and then the platform is poured into the top. It is better to choose factory brands of concrete, which have the highest capacity. When the air bubbles are removed, cover the base with film from polyethylene so that the concrete gets the necessary strength. Remove the polyethylene after the expires.

Now let's talk about making a porch made of metal, for which you will need to build elements in the form:

• stairs;
• railings;
• visor .

For the construction of the stairs, there will be two channels, which are exposed by to its overall width. They will form the bulk of the design. Already to the channel structures will be welded rolled for the installation of steps.

There are several variants of constructions of steps, we suggest you familiarize yourself with one of them:

• Equip an equal-angled corner, cut it in proportion to the size of the step and the length of the welded seam. Weld a corner to the channel.
• Take another one corner, weld it to it, so that a wireframe design is obtained. It turns out two angles installed on the channel, they will serve as a frame for the formation of steps.

• Make the connection of the L-shaped elements and form the framework of the future design. Take into account that in order to weld porch from metal, special skills of welding machine operation will be required, therefore, in their absence, 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 a silicone base.

Next this offers the installation of handrails and handrails. This is necessary if the porch consists of more than three steps. For providing safe lifting and descending the stairs, the optimal height of the handrail is 90 cm.

For the manufacture of handrails, all kinds of rolling are used. It is possible to use forging or pipes of different diameters.

When all metal elements are interconnected, take care of their reliable protection against external stimuli.

To do this, their surface is pre-cleaned, then covered with one coat of primer and two layers of paint.

We offer you to read additional recommendations that will help improve the quality and appearance of the metallic porch:

1. When designing the porch, apply the dimensions of the structure in relation to the selected scale. The design should be harmonious and well planned.

2. Avoid sloppy overlapping and butt welds during welding. They not only affect the appearance of the design, but also adversely affect the of its quality.

3. Among the requirements for the quality of seams, the following are distinguished:

• the presence of a smooth surface and a smooth transition from one element to another;
• no cracks, pores or metal accumulations;
• full penetration of the entire weld .

4. To determine the density of the obtained joints, perform a simple test, which involves wetting one side of the joint with a kerosene solution twice at intervals of ten minutes. On the other hand a chalk suspension is applied. In the absence of spots on the surface of the - , it is of high quality. yframe url = ' https: //www.youtube.com/ watch? V = OjrGdwJbmtQ ' ]