All:
I am in the process of constructing a small addition to my detached garage to house all of the garden/shed type stuff (so I can eventually make the garage a workshop). Because of existing dimensions, boundaries, etc. the structure is only 7′-6″ wide with a sloped, lean-to roof.
I wanted as large a door as possible on the front elevation and was hoping to have a miniature version of a garage door approximately 4′-0″ wide. It appears, however, that it is going to be very dificult to get the necessary tracks, etc. in place for an overhead door – even with a low clearance kit. I could still sacrifice an additional 2-4″ of head room without causing any real headroom problems.
Does anyone have any ideas or sugestions for some type of roll-up door that would work in this application. I am trying to avoid a swing out door (or doors) if at all possible.
Once I am done, I hope to post a thread outlining my whole process (progress is too slow to post as I go…) Nothing too exciting for most, but it’s been fun for me.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts.
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Have you considered a tilt-up door? One piece door, build it to fit, hardware readily available.
That's an interesting thought - I'll have to research the hardware you speak of.
Have you ever seen a roll-up door that's in those rent-a-storage places? Try to find one of those.
that's what i was thinking too
yep I change my oil every 3000 miles or when I get bored...which ever comes first
I had actually thought about that too - I'll have to see what kind of clearance is required for the roll on the interior when the door is up. Thanks
At the risk of being too critical, it would seem that your situation is a good demonstration of the need for adequate planning before building. From your photo it appears that you have less than 3.5 inches of clearance above the door header, not nearly enough to accommodate any overhead door. I suppose that you could drop the header several inches to make something work. But if stooping while entering is not acceptable,a single, split swinging doors or sliding door are likely to be your only choices. A downside to a sliding door is that the track would extend out above the roof line.
the best thing here must be double doors like a barn.
yep I change my oil every 3000
miles or when I get bored...
which ever comes first
Not to pile on but what are you going to do to protect the bottom edge of your plywood? That raw unprotected edge is going to suck up water like sponge, rot out the wall and attract termites. I learned that lesson early on the hard way.
I used hardi panels on my shed for that reason. The only wood at the bottom is treated plates.
They were a pain to cut and isnstal though.
I'll flash the bottom edge before installing the siding for a bit of extra protection... It's actually a bit further above grade then it looks.
As far as "planning ahead" ('edwin') - I planned for a double outswing door as a worst case scenario - I was just seeking ideas to perhaps do something better. The dimensions were pretty much set by various conditions at the site and on the existing building, so I always knew the door might be a bit "custom".
Thanks for the input guys.
It looks like you will have to use something other than an overhead door, good looking job.
Single out swinging door with strap hinges. Steinmetz.