Shed doors....

[mowkep]

I have 4 walls complete on my transition of pavilion to half a shed. I left a 6 ft opening for the door (74 inches). Header is 80 on the left side and 79 1/2 on the right. Since it is sitting directly on concrete, I have concerns. BIL was going to give me some not so good looking french doors. If I make my own out of plywood, I'll need to have them sit above the pavement. The winter/summer weather will probably also affect dimensions. I also thought about a roll up bay door but I'm not sure I have enough clearance above the door for when the door is rolled up. Suggestions? Ill take a picture and post it later.

 

[CraigStu]

Mine were like this.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/697429...2663&msclkid=45a46291880e11fae4503dbccc11658f
The main part was T111 the same as the walls. The additional pieces were 1x6 top and bottom and 1x4 the rest. They were glued and screwed to the T-111. The extra thickness makes a huge difference in the solidness of the doors and gives more structure for the hinges and latches to be attached to. There was a piece of aluminum kind of like Z flashing but over sized above the doors to keep water out.

 

[Bretny]

Plywood would be my choice. I just see a roll up door getting bound up or in the way.

 

[mowkep]

It is built on a concrete slab. Would I have to leave a half inch on the bottom and maybe add weathstriping? I am concerned with the freeze/thaw cycle.

 

[kbs2244]

something to think about

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

something to think about

Think about a gust of wind catching this fold up door...... The guy did a nice job but in a windy area this door can be dangerous.

 

[mowkep]

I don't know if I'd have the patience to wait for that going up and down

 

[nadogail]

Many builders in my area use one piece garage doors, that are known as “California One Piece” doors. They swing out at the bottom.

In areas where snow builds up they could be blocked by an accumulation of snow. That is not a probable situation in my area.

 

[spudley]

I made two 36" wide doors using T1-11, over a 2x4 frame. Build the frames on a flat surface, use straight 2 x's and make square cuts. Screw the T1-11 on the frames, edge the doors and the frame opening with 1x4"s.

I slightly overlapped the doors so the right door holds the left closed. Center latch with a lock. Three hinges on either side.

My shed has been up for 35 yrs. No issues with winter/summer movement on the concrete floor.

 

[Bretny]

The concrete extends out past the siding on your shed? That's a recipe for a wet floor. My old metal shed was built like this by the previous owner. Weather stripping wont be needed as your floor will be wet anyway. HD does sell something you can use though.

Why are you concerned with freeze thaw on a slab?

 

[mowkep]

The concrete extends out past the siding on your shed? That's a recipe for a wet floor. My old metal shed was built like this by the previous owner. Weather stripping wont be needed as your floor will be wet anyway. HD does sell something you can use though.

Why are you concerned with freeze thaw on a slab?

I didn't know if it would effect the opening and closing of the door. I silicone caulked the perimeter too. Moisture hopefully won't be an issue

 

[CraigStu]

I think you can find some type of rubber seal for the bottom.
https://www.northshorecommercialdoo...door seal&utm_content=Garage Door Rubber Seal
One of these could also be used by itself or in combination w/ the above door seal.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RWS3NX4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mowkep]

I think you can find some type of rubber seal for the bottom.
https://www.northshorecommercialdoo...door seal&utm_content=Garage Door Rubber Seal
One of these could also be used by itself or in combination w/ the above door seal.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RWS3NX4/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Nice....thank you for sharing

 

[mowkep]

Well....it's late but I made one of the doors and got it hinged to the shed. Only problem...uneven concrete. I could only open the door half way. I'll be grinding the concrete or the bottom of the door...or just sawing a 1/4 inch of the bottom. Dammit Jim

 

[MikeF2316]

Well....it's late but I made one of the doors and got it hinged to the shed. Only problem...uneven concrete. I could only open the door half way. I'll be grinding the concrete or the bottom of the door...or just sawing a 1/4 inch of the bottom. Dammit Jim

I suggest you put a pressure treated 2x4 down as a threshold and shorten the door slightly. I put up a shed kit, click the link in my signature to see the design. It's a little awkward rolling stuff in and out, but not bad.

 

[CraigStu]

Depending how bad the interference is, I think some of the seals in my link above could accommodate it. You might have some drag as your open the door further but it isn't a door that gets used many times per day. Heck it might even be an advantage. On my shed I always had to use a hook thing to hold the door open against the wind.

 

[egdede]

Many builders in my area use one piece garage doors, that are known as “California One Piece” doors. They swing out at the bottom.

In areas where snow builds up they could be blocked by an accumulation of snow. That is not a probable situation in my area.

We don't see CA doors in Los Angeles much anymore. Ny neighbor had s pring go about 3 years ago. Loud AF!