Want to build a porch yourself? No problem! Be it concrete, be it wood, or be it metal – choose any one. In this case, the metal will be made with a beautiful canopy roof made of
Building a concrete porch
Reliable, durable and overall solid design.
Choosing sizes
Dimensions of steps: a - normal; b - outsiders Typically a porch consists of several steps. Our task is to choose best dimensions designs.
The optimal width of the stairs is 80-100 cm. If possible, the width should be increased - this will make the porch more comfortable and beautiful. It is not advisable to reduce it.
The permissible angle of inclination of the stairs is from 27 to 45 degrees.
| Step width, mm | Step height, mm | March inclination angle, degrees. |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | 100 | 14 |
| 380 | 110 | 16 |
| 360 | 120 | 18 |
| 340 | 130 | 21 |
| 320 | 140 | 23 |
| 300 | 150 | 25 |
| 280 | 160 | 29 |
| 260 | 170 | 33 |
| 240 | 180 | 37 |
| 220 | 190 | 40 |
| 200 | 200 | 45 |
We make the steps approximately 25 cm in width and 12-20 cm in height, depending on who will use the porch. Children and elderly people? Making the steps lower. Mostly young and energetic users? We can increase the height of the steps.
We arrange the upper platform so that it is approximately 50 mm below the end front door.
Pouring the foundation for the porch
We dig a pit around the perimeter of the future porch. Depth – from 50 cm.
We install formwork around the perimeter of the foundation.
We fill the bottom of the pit with a 20-centimeter layer of crushed stone and compact it. Pour a 10 cm layer of sand on top. Spray with water for better compaction.
We cover the area with roofing felt. We lay the reinforcing mesh (recommended cell size is 10x10 cm) and. You can prepare the solution yourself. Standard proportions:
- cement – 1 part;
- sand – part 3;
- crushed stone - 5 parts.
We pour concrete. We level the filling and pierce it with reinforcement in several places to release excess air. We leave the concrete for several days to gain initial strength.
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Cement and base mixtures
Installing formwork
We build formwork for the steps. For this we use thick plywood. The height of the formwork should be 20 cm higher than the height of the future porch.
The principle is simple: we cut out the formwork elements according to the height of each step and install them in the appropriate places. We tighten the shields together with metal plates, wooden blocks or other suitable fasteners.
Important! The side panels need to be strengthened with additional stiffeners.
The steps must be reinforced. In this case, the reinforcement must be laid and installed in all three planes. Even more convenient option– weld the frame in the shape of the future staircase and build formwork around it. Do as you please.
Filling the steps
Lubricate the inner walls of the formwork with oil. Thanks to this, in the future we will be able to remove it without much effort.
We prepare the mortar for pouring in the same way as the mixture for the foundation-platform.
We fill the stairs in stages, starting from the first step. Let each step dry slightly, and only then fill the next one. In this case you need to install additional elements formwork on the front side of the steps. The length of these elements must correspond to the width of the stairs. We make the height the same as that of the step itself.
Important! The side of the formwork in contact with should be as smooth as possible.
We carefully level the poured concrete and pierce it with reinforcement in several places.
We remove the formwork after at least 7-10 days. At the end, all we have to do is finish the steps. We can cover them with stone or tiles, lay them and perform any other finishing at our discretion.
We install railings upon request. The height of the handrails is from 90 cm. You can use the following option. It is also suitable for metal and wooden porch(in this case we will replace metal elements wooden).
We install support posts from the lower and upper parts of the porch metal pipes. It is advisable to select the length so that the slope of the railing matches the slope of the stairs. We connect the upper and lower ends of the racks with pipes of a slightly smaller cross-section. We use welding.
The top tube will take on the functions of a handrail. To fill the space between our pipes we use any rolled steel. We install elements at any interval. At this point, everything completely depends on your preferences and imagination.
After installing the structure, we clean the metal elements and prime them in 2 layers. This treatment will increase the service life of the railings.
This porch will go well with almost any home.
Making the foundation
In general, the foundation is arranged in the same way as in the case of concrete porch, with only one difference: at the same stage you need to install supports for the future canopy.
It is better to install supports in each corner of the future canopy - this way the structure will be as stable as possible. If the porch is large, we make supports along the length of its walls in increments of no more than 2 m.
We dig holes about one and a half meters deep for each support. Metal pipes will do an excellent job as supports. We insert the pipe into the hole and fill it with concrete.
The supports can also be made from bursa. The operating procedure is the same, but first the lower part of the beam must be wrapped in roofing felt or tarred and additionally soaked with an antiseptic.
At the same stage, we install supports for the future staircase. Similarly, we dig holes, place metal posts in them and pour concrete. It is unlikely that the porch will have too long a staircase, so it will be enough to install supports at the bottom and top of the structure. To be more confident, we can install them in the middle of the span.
The further procedure, up to the stage of pouring concrete, remains the same as in the instructions for arranging a site for a concrete porch.
At the pouring stage, we take into account that we will need to drown the staircase structure somewhat in the solution. We do not fill it to the very top of the site - we leave approximately a 100-300 mm gap (depending on the dimensions of the structure being equipped and its features).
Then, after installation metal structure, we will fill the pit to the very top.
Drawing according to the house plan Cooking the stairs
We take two metal channels. We weld them to the previously installed and concreted supports. In the future, we will weld rolled products for steps to these products.
We take an equal metal corner. We cut it to the selected length of the steps, increased by the length of the welding seam. We weld the metal corner along the contour.
We get products in the shape of the letter G. We connect them together. We connect these L-elements along the top using an equal angle corner. To do this, we weld it along the contour to both products, placing the shelves inside. To connect the bottom of the steps we use a similar corner, but we place it with the shelves facing outwards.
To fill the steps we can use different material, for example, wood and plywood. Fastening is carried out using self-tapping screws, screwing them in from the bottom. For additional fastening wooden elements We use silicone and regular glue.
In general, decorate the stairs at your own discretion. If you wish, you can not seal the horizontal openings, but simply mount the sheathing directly on the steps.
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Welding machines
Making a visor
We installed the racks for the frame at the stage of arranging the foundation. Next we work in this order.
We install transverse supports according to the dimensions of the frame. If desired, we can make a curved canopy. To do this, just cut the profile in increments of about 4 cm and bend it to the desired level. The advantage of a curved canopy is that precipitation and various debris will not linger on it.
We lay it on the frame and secure it with self-tapping screws. We maintain a fastening pitch of 300 mm. We glue the edges. At this point the canopy is ready.
Building the foundation
– best solution for a wooden house porch. Such a foundation is simple and quick to install, but at the same time very reliable.
We dig holes at the points where the pile is installed - in the corners of the future porch and along the length of its edges in increments of 80-100 cm. The depth of such holes is from 80 cm. Optimally, below the freezing point of the soil.
We treat the support beam with an antiseptic, wrap its lower part with roofing felt, and then insert it into the holes. Fill the vertically aligned timber in the pits with concrete.
Let the concrete harden and proceed to further activities.
We install logs
If necessary, we cut off the tops of the timber so that all the piles are at the same level. We calculate the height of the supports so that after laying the platform between it and the front door there remains approximately a 5-centimeter difference in height.
We attach the logs to the supports and the wall of the house in a suitable way (with self-tapping screws, dowels, etc., depending on the wall material).
Making a kosour (string)
We begin to manufacture the load-bearing part of the stairs. We will attach steps to it. That is, the string is the side edge of the steps.
To make a bowstring we use wooden boards from 5 cm thick. Take a board and draw steps on it. We cut out the blanks with a jigsaw or saw.
We fasten the string with the lags using a tongue-and-groove connection.
We design the platform and steps
We screw or nail the deck sheathing boards to the joists. If desired, we lay some kind of finishing coating on top of the boards - we focus on our preferences.
We attach risers and treads to the string. We start working from the bottom step. The procedure is simple: fix the riser, attach the tread to it, and so on until the end. For fixation we use self-tapping screws or a tongue-and-groove connection.
Arrange the railings and canopy at your discretion. Installation instructions for these elements have been provided previously. The sequence remains the same, you just need to replace the supporting elements and cladding parts with similar products made of wood or other preferred material.
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Happy work!
Video - DIY house porch
Staircase to the house no less important element than it is indoors. A metal structure will last for many years, especially if it is covered anti-corrosion coating. A porch is a must for any home as it aesthetically enhances and completes the overall integrity. It also serves as a platform where the entrance to the house occurs, so it is necessary to build the most comfortable and reliable staircase so that nothing interferes with the entrance to the house.
Stylistic direction of the entrance metal stairs the porch can fully correspond to the general mood and style of not only the house, but also the site and home decor. However, metal itself is a noble material and structures of any complexity and type can be made from it. But the main rule is that the staircase does not cause dissonance when looking at it.
Metal porch stairs are very popular not only for public use, but also in private homes for personal use.
When installing, you need to carefully consider the entire future structure, whether it will have a rotation, and take into account all the pros and cons. Of course, if the installation is carried out independently with your own hands, this will significantly reduce the required budget. However, if you do not have the necessary skills, you can purchase a ready-made staircase of any specification, or order it according to an individual project.
The advantage of metal is that any type of structure can be built from it. For example, forged products with fancy or stylistic patterns. Staircases are divided into three types: forged, prefabricated, welded.
Porch stairs on a metal frame
When creating a staircase project, a large number of options are considered. If for some reason a completely metal staircase such as a forged one does not suit you, you can make a prefabricated staircase on a metal frame and sheathed various materials, for example, a tree.
There are two types of frame:
- Open;
- Chernova.
Independently having little knowledge during installation, it is possible to use a rough channel frame. The budget for the stairs is noticeably reduced. If you follow the basic installation recommendations, and if the calculation stage is carried out correctly, the staircase will be as strong and reliable as possible.
The draft version is excellent for those who decide to additionally sheathe the entire structure with another material. Such structures must be installed during the construction of the house, and later they can be sheathed.
An open frame is characterized by the installation of stairs without steps. The disadvantage of such a staircase is that at the stage of installing the frame, all defects must be eliminated and it is advisable not to make mistakes at all, because there will be no cladding stage and all the blots will be visible. In this case, the open staircase can be painted or finished sanded. Stairs on a frame are considered very reliable and wear-resistant, and any type of finishing is possible, because almost all materials are combined with metal, in addition, it is self-sufficient without finishing.
DIY metal staircase for the porch
If it is decided that the installation of the stairs will be carried out independently, it is necessary to determine in advance whether the master has sufficient skills, as well as how well he can cope with such a difficult material as metal. If the installation is being carried out for the first time, but you need skills in working with metal, it would be useful to study the recommendations for creating a staircase of the specific type that you have chosen.
Welding seams must not only be aesthetically ideal, but also be quite reliable in order to withstand the entire structure during its operation.
Stringers are the most important element in a staircase frame, since it is on them that the entire structure will be supported. If welding work The master does not know enough, it is better to pay attention to the draft version of the frame, since all the shortcomings can be hidden with cladding. For work, a material is pre-selected, for example, a channel with corners. At the first stage, stringers are installed, or load-bearing elements another plan. Channels are used by connecting them together at a distance equal to the width of the flight of stairs. To create steps using welding machine, weld the corners. As soon as the frame itself is ready, you can begin the second stage - sheathing.
The most important stage is preparation. Since it is necessary for strength and comfort to build a structure taking into account all the parameters. When all the workpieces are created, it is necessary to remember the welding seam and make the calculations correctly. At the very last stage of installation, railings are installed. For wood paneling, special wood glue and self-tapping screws are used.
Ready-made metal stairs for the porch
The front entrance gives the house a truly finished look. Installing a staircase on a porch is very important stage construction. Self-installation will significantly reduce construction costs, however, not every home owner has certain skills in working with metal, as well as handling a welding machine.
Today, many companies provide installation and frame creation services.
Professionally installed ladder will save a lot of money on repairs or modifications. And also order work from professional firm will save you a lot of time and effort. Finished products are suitable for country cottages, summer houses, as well as for public places, for example, shopping centers etc.
Peculiarities:
- The ability to work with other materials, finishing the metal frame is possible from almost any material at the request of the customer.
- Reliability and durability - the work of professionals is carried out with a guarantee, and will allow the structure to be used for a long period of time.
- Resistance to loads - welding seams by professionals will be made with special strength, since the metal itself is sufficient durable material, a craftsman with extensive experience can process it correctly so that the structure can withstand its own heavy weight and operation.
- Resistance to aggressive external environment – experienced craftsmen They will tell you how to choose the right material for outdoor work. Their practice will allow them to draw a conclusion based on personal observations and recommend the most good option designs and materials.
Despite the fact that the price is ready staircase design will include payment for the work of all craftsmen, which will significantly increase the price; the possible risks of self-installation make the investment worthwhile.
Characteristics of a metal porch staircase (video)
Uniqueness is an important aspect when creating a staircase. All work is carried out according to an individual sketch; a designer involved in the work will help create a design that, in the customer’s opinion, will fit best into the exterior.
To make a metal porch with your own hands, you will need to decide on its type.
Experts include the following advantages of this design:
- strength;
- reliability;
- high resistance to the influence of natural factors;
- absence of debris and dirt during execution installation work.
Preparatory work
A metal porch can be made for wooden house according to individual drawing. Dimensions future design applied to paper. A pre-prepared drawing helps correct calculation fittings.
It is recommended to make a metal porch with a staircase, the dimensions of which should vary between 0.8-1 m. If the width of the flight of stairs is 1 m, then 2 people can walk on it. If necessary, this figure is increased.
Experts recommend setting up flight of stairs with an odd number of steps. In this case, a slope of 26-45° is maintained. The height of the step can vary between 12-20 cm. To maintain a given slope of the stairs, you will need to build steps of the same height.
The dimensions of the porch area are selected taking into account the location of the entrance door to the house. Bottom part door leaf should rise 5 cm above the platform. To manufacture the structure, you will need old pipes, angles and a welding machine. You can make a product from a metal profile. Previously, old pipes are treated with anti-corrosion compounds. Experts recommend welding a porch for a house from galvanized pipes. This material does not require rust protection.
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Arrangement of the base
The base should lie 20-30 cm below the soil freezing depth.
If the house is heated, then this figure is reduced to 10 cm. It is recommended that you first find out where the groundwater. If the horizon is located under the foundation, then work is carried out to drain the water.
The next stage is to construct a pit for the foundation. Sand is placed at the bottom of the pit (layer thickness - 10 cm) and compacted. Then the bottom is covered with crushed stone (a layer 5 cm thick). To make formwork, boards 20 cm long and 2 cm thick are used. Pegs are placed at the corners of the base, onto which string is applied. Similar pegs are driven in along the perimeter of the foundation in increments of 1 m. The boards are fixed with beams from the inside using nails. If the height of the foundation exceeds 2 m, then a stop or spacer is installed to the pegs.
The next stage involves reinforcing the base of the porch. For this purpose, reinforcement with a diameter of 12 mm is used. Where the reinforcement intersects, wire is used, then a protective layer is installed. The metal part of the stairs is recessed in concrete. The solution should be poured at a distance of 10-30 cm from the site. This indicator depends on the type and size of the structure. If a metal porch is installed, then the concrete platform is poured to the top point. For this, it is recommended to use concrete grade B15, F150 or W. To remove voids from it, use a vibrator or hoe. Then the concrete is covered with film for 7 days.
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Welding work
The metal porch consists of a staircase, railings and a canopy. 2 channels are used as the basis of the structure. Rolled products for the steps are prepared for them. To do this you will need an equal angle corner. The rolled products are cut to the size of the step, taking into account the length of the weld seam. The corner is welded along the contour, the 2nd corner is fixed to it.
The next stage is to connect the resulting elements. The upper and lower parts of the structure are connected by an equal angle: in the 1st case - with the shelves inward, and in the 2nd - outward. The steps are filled with wood or other material. To attach them to the metal, self-tapping screws and horse glue are used.
If necessary, the boards are mounted on the steps. If the porch is equipped with 4 or more steps, then install railings with handrails. The height of the structure should not exceed 0.9 m. The railings can be made from various rolled products. Racks are installed in the lower and upper parts of the structure: they can be made from rectangular pipe. The space between the pipes is filled with rolled products. Upon completion of installation work, the metal is cleaned and painted with primer 2 times.
Metal is a fairly durable material, from which, if handled skillfully, you can build beautiful, openwork structures. In addition, the frame of a metal porch is often the basis of the entire product, which is decorated with other materials. The article will tell you how and what to make it from.
To determine whether a metal frame is suitable for a porch, it is worth getting acquainted with its pros and cons, which are summarized in the table:
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Very rarely, a porch is made entirely of metal. Such designs are used only for elite class products.
Tip: When choosing a metal porch project, you should carefully consider the design of the structure so that it matches the style of the main building.
Materials for constructing a metal porch
The manufacture of a metal porch can be made from various derivatives of rolled metal.
Some of them are presented in the table:
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This design is considered budget option. After making the frame, it can be finished with wood, stone, tiles, plastic and other building materials. |
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The disadvantage of aluminum is low strength for structures that experience permanent loads. Another option is to make beautiful handrails for stairs or a light canopy over the porch. |
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It's beautiful and enough durable metal, which does not require additional processing. But the cost of such a porch is quite high. |
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Modern rolled metal products are supplied different forms and sizes. The cost of the pipes is reasonable, and the strength and other characteristics are at the same level. |
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These are very expensive and beautiful products. After hardening, the durability of the porch increases significantly. Forging is very often used in respectable country houses and cottages. |
Using any of these materials allows you to make a porch with your own hands that will be the envy of all your neighbors.
Technical parameters of the porch
To get a convenient and practical frame of a metal porch, it is necessary to correctly calculate its height, the number of steps on the stairs, the dimensions of the landing, the angle of inclination of the stairs, the height of the railing, and the size of the canopy.
In this case, some rules for constructing the structure should be taken into account:
- When placing a platform in front of the door, it is necessary to lower it lower than the bottom level open door by 30 - 40 mm;
- For free drainage of rain and melt water, the porch area should be tilted away from the house by 2º - 3º;
- When constructing a canopy for a porch, it must protrude beyond the platform by more than 500 mm;
- According to SNiP, the height of the porch fence or railing should be within 0.8 - 1 m;
- The height and number of steps are calculated taking into account the convenience of a person taking a step. Usually, the number of steps is taken odd, height - from 150 to 200 mm, depth - 300 - 350 mm;
- It is advisable, as for the platform, to make a slight slope of 2º - 3º degrees for the steps so that they do not stagnate. rainwater, especially if the steps are trimmed with wood;
- The slope of the porch stairs is selected from 25º to 45º.
Porch design options on a metal frame
When choosing which porch to weld from metal, you can use your wildest fantasies.
In this case:
- You can choose a ready-made modular porch that is installed at the door;
- A metal porch for a wooden house is one of the best options;
- The simplest design option for a wooden house is a classic porch on a metal frame with a small veranda open type and a canopy over it. In this case, the canopy rests on supports that play a decorative function and serve as supports for the staircase itself.
Below are photos of some porch designs based on a metal frame.
To choose the right porch design for your home, you should watch the video in this article.
Construction device
Before you begin manufacturing a product, you should develop a drawing for it.
A porch on a metal frame consists of the following basic elements:
- Venues;
- Stairs;
- Fencing;
- Canopy.
In this case, the porch frame is made forged or welded. To give the product a presentable appearance, after assembly is complete, it is coated with paint or polish.
Based on the SNiP requirements for the dimensions of a metal staircase, a project is developed independently, which takes into account the design of the structure and the placement of steps relative to the facade of the building. For a small metal porch height, the steps are placed perpendicular to the entrance door, or around the landing.
Advice: With a high base, so as not to take up a lot of space in front of the house, the steps should be placed on the sides of the upper platform, a spiral or turning staircase with two marches.
Welding a metal frame
For private houses and country dachas, the metal frame for the porch is made from an equal-flange angle 40x5 mm, for the porch from profile pipe, rolled products are selected with a section of 20x40x3 mm, or square pipes 40x3 mm, 45x3 mm.
Helps increase the strength and durability of the structure reliable foundation. Which one to choose is decided after geodetic studies of the area. The simplest one is pile. The developed drawings are transferred to the area.
In this case:
- The perimeter of the structure is outlined with columns;
- A cord is stretched between them;
- The marking geometry is controlled;
- If the design does not provide for other parameters, the angles between the cords are maintained strictly 90º;
- Piles are driven in at the corners of the upper platform and the lowest step;
- If the width of the metal porch is more than 2 meters, the piles are installed in the center, between the driven elements;
- Each pile is checked with a level to ensure vertical installation;
- If the length of the metal staircase is more than 3 meters, additional intermediate vertical supports, which protects the structure from sagging;
- The length of the outer pile for the upper platform is selected according to the height of the porch minus the thickness of the flooring and platform frame;
- For the lowest step, the size of the outer part of the pile can be chosen flush with the ground, or slightly protruding, as provided for in the project;
- If the piles are short, they should be cut flush with the ground, and then metal posts of the required height should be welded to them. A metal frame will rest on them;
- Racks or piles along the perimeter of the porch area, and the lower ones are connected to each other by corners or channels along the heads. This will preserve the geometry of the welded structure.
After installing the base, the size of the hypotenuse is measured from the bottom pile to the top platform, and the rolling element of the required length is sawed off. This will be the side part of the staircase - a stringer or bowstring, onto which all the steps will be welded. Requires 2 strings.
- According to the size of the step height;
- According to the size of the step depth;
- Along the width of the stairs.
The number of blanks is selected according to the number of steps multiplied by 2. The blanks for risers and treads are welded along the contour to each other strictly at an angle of 90º, resulting in L-shaped parts.
The procedure for assembling a metal frame:
- The bottom step is assembled;
- The L-shaped part is welded to the left bowstring along the entire contour;
- The horizontal is measured;
- The same operations are performed on the right bowstring;
- The upper corner of the parts is connected by an equal-flange angle, welded with shelves inward along the contour to the two elements;
- Bottom of steps or internal corner, connects in the same way, but the shelves protrude outward;
- The remaining steps are welded in the same way;
- After manufacturing the metal frame, steps can be installed from different materials;
- The floor is laid on the upper platform;
- If necessary, railings are welded on the landing and stairs;
- The visor is mounted;
- In progress finishing the entire porch. To do this, the seams and all parts are cleaned of scale, rust and oil stains. Surfaces are coated with paint intended for outdoor use.
Tip: To check the quality of the seam, you should check it with kerosene, smearing the seam on one side, and with chalk suspension on the other. The procedure should be carried out 2 times, with a break of 10 minutes. If no spots are found at the joints after a few hours, the welding quality is high.
A do-it-yourself porch on a metal frame is a large-scale structure that requires a serious approach to all work. But the effort will pay off for a long period operation of the structure, originality and beauty of the structure. By making a metal porch for your home, you will receive reliability and comfort.
Rarely seen country cottage no porch. What is his role? This external extension provides more comfortable entry and exit from the building, protects from bad weather, and gives the architectural appearance of the house a complete look.
In this article we will talk about how to make your own from metal. We will consider in detail the features of its design, methods of fastening elements, as well as all the pros and cons of such a structure. Our gallery will demonstrate examples of what metal porches can be.
A porch for a home has more than just aesthetic value. It provides additional heat and sound insulation of the entire house, guaranteeing comfort to its residents. A metal structure looks presentable and expensive. This design reliable and durable, suitable for houses built from various materials.
Beautiful metal porch for a summer residence, photo
Iron porch: advantages and disadvantages
A metal porch for a house, along with and, has a number of positive characteristics:
- strength;
- speed of installation;
- resistance to mechanical damage and temperature changes;
- the possibility of constructing both budget and luxury structures;
- good performance indicators;
- the ability to create, combine with other materials.
Along with the advantages, the design of a metal porch has several disadvantages:
- high cost of material;
- necessity additional protection from corrosion;
- possibility of ice formation in winter.
Do-it-yourself metal structure construction technology
How to make a metal porch yourself? To do this, you need to know all the intricacies of constructing an iron structure. A porch is rarely made entirely of metal; in most cases, iron is combined with wood, concrete, brick, forged parts, stone and tile.
Varieties of iron porch, photo
Construction device
The main components of a metal structure:
- platform;
- staircase with railings;
- canopy
Schematic design of a metal porch
The most durable are factory-made structures, but if you wish, you can build a welded porch with your own hands. You can make the entire frame from metal, or its individual elements: the enclosing structure of the site, as well as the base for.
The metal porch frame can be forged or welded. To give the product a presentable appearance, it is finally coated with paint or special polishes.
Deciding on the material
The material for making an attached metal porch is selected to match the roof of the house. If it is metal, then the metal frame of the veranda can be made:
- from iron pipes and corners;
- copper (the material practically does not lose its original appearance and shine over time, since it is covered with a special patina, but is quite expensive);
- aluminum pipes - a lightweight and inexpensive material that practically does not require additional processing;
- from a profile pipe, which comes in various sections and is one of the types of modern rolled metal;
- made of stainless steel - pipes with applied protective coating that do not need painting;
- from forged steel.
Various options for manufacturing a metal porch frame, photo
Please note: profile pipes can withstand greater loads than conventional ones.The supporting structure of the porch can be made of square or round shape. But it offers more space for imagination - it can be flat, sloping, or spherical. For roofing, metal profiles are often used - special profiled sheets, galvanized or with a polymer coating.
Advice: when building a veranda for a wooden house, you can use a combination wooden beams With metal frame for the porch.A budget version of the veranda frame can be made of metal pipes and corners connected by welding. To strengthen it, it can be additionally scalded with reinforcement.
Factory porch made of profile pipe
Preparation
Before welding a metal porch, you should consider the design of the structure and draw up detailed project extensions. This is necessary in order to create a holistic picture of the structure, to see how it will harmonize with the house.
To do this, you need to take measurements, determine the dimensions of the structure and make a drawing. Materials you will need:
- concrete;
- sand;
- crushed stone;
- fittings;
- boards and beams for the manufacture of formwork;
- rolled metal;
- welding machine;
- hammer, nails, self-tapping screws, screws;
- primer, paint.
Determining the dimensions of the structure
As a rule, to a metal porch. Its width for convenient use should be 80-100 cm, tilt from 26 to 45 degrees, . Steps 20-25 cm wide with a riser height of 15-20 cm will be convenient.
Laying the foundation
A metal porch, compared to a porch, is lightweight, but the foundation for it is also poured. This is necessary so that the structure does not move during operation. It must be more than 1m deep.
First, a pit is dug into which a sand-crushed stone cushion (at least 10 cm) is poured. Next, wooden formwork is installed. The base of the steps is knitted from reinforcement. Afterwards the concrete is poured. Also at the concreting stage, pipes are installed to form the base of the railing and support for the canopy.
The flooded area dries completely in 7-10 days
Manufacturing of metal stairs
The staircase can also be welded from corrugated pipe. The design is based on two channels. They are attached to the foundation and base of the porch area. Next, the location of the steps is marked. Fasteners for them are cut from a 50 mm angle (equal flange) and welded to the base channels, forming the letter “G”.
Installation of a metal staircase for a porch
Attention: Welding seams must be made with high quality, without cracks, have a smooth surface, with a smooth transition to the base metal.The resulting L-shaped elements on both sides of the staircase are connected with an equal-flange angle, forming the outline of each step.
Metal frame for porch stairs
To fill the steps, you can use wooden boards, tiles, metal (the same material as for the floor of the platform). Metal coating The steps are welded to the frame, the tiles are mounted with glue, and the boards are glued with a special compound.
Options for designing steps on a porch from a corner
Installation of railings and handrails
First, pipe racks are installed at the top and bottom of the porch. Then transverse pipes of a smaller cross-section are welded to them (the upper ones will be handrails), as well as a base for the visor.
Construction of a frame for railings and canopy
The final stage is . It can be decorated with various decorative elements, and fill the space between the railing pipes with forging elements and decorative inserts.
Finished metal porch
Attention: a metal structure should be treated with an anti-corrosion primer and painted in two layers - this will extend the life of the structure.If you do not plan to install a canopy over the porch, it is better to make the platform from metal. To prevent it from being slippery, it is better to use an expanded sheet of medium thickness (about 4 mm).
Construction made entirely of metal
Bottom line
A metal porch is a large-scale structure that requires a serious approach to the organization of all work. However, the effort paid off long term operation of the structure, beauty and originality of the structure. By choosing a metal porch for your cottage or home, you are relying on reliability and convenience.
