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Check out DDMGARAGEDOORS.com they will sell you a kit with new springs and everything to convert your door into high lift, and can probably advise you on your questions https://ddmgaragedoors.com/parts/high-lift/custom-garage-door-high-lift-conversion-kit-quote.php

Yeehaw! I just scored a deal on a Liftmaster 8500 on Craigslist. I will be getting a Follow the Pitch/High Lift kit from DDMgaragedoors.com

Highlift...hmm....so you're saying with the wall mount/jackshaft opener, I could install new rails that mount directly to the ceiling at an angle, so i would have the drop brackets? Color me interested :beer: Edit : so with the high lift track, the garage door could be set up like this...

Thanks for the feedback. Adding an outlet shouldn't be an issue, have some other electrical work needed for the garage (wiring in Electric heater, can lights), most of the walls are currently open and the one that isn't(shared with the house), will be, when I add insulation. Looking forward to...

Planning a garage remodel (add electric heater, insulation, drywall, ceiling lighting, etc), on our attached 12x25 garage. One item on the agenda will be replacing the 1970s era Sears garage door opener. I am thinking i would like to replace it with a jackshaft opener so that I can remove this...

I'm certainly appreciative of the honest responses, I guess its just not what I really expected. I assumed that more garage spaces, too a certain extent, add value, while additional "shop space" adds value to a smaller percent of the population(those that wrench, weld, woodwork, etc.) Or...

I picked numbers out of my *** to use as an example to explain. I think you're very right, that just sifting thru sales numbers is my best bet to figure out how much a 3 car vs a 3 car oversize /detached might bring. That said it's hard to find info on garage sizes. I found it so frustrating...

Heres a really bad MS paint "rendering" of adding to the existing gable roofline, and one with a "cross gable" type addition. Though the simple gable roof line continued across is the simplest option, adding a cross-gable addition I think would enhance the appearance of the house by adding...

Good thought to consider, I didn't consider future expansion....that said it shouldn't be an issue, the lot is a bit over 1/4 acre and the house is about 1400 sqft footprint including garage. Zoning limited to 35% coverage, so plenty of room for expansion even after garage addition.

Want? 10,000 Sq ft shop with bathroom, bed, fridge, and stove. But the other half disagrees with that. Need? 1-2 garage spots for daily drivers (truck can live outside if necessary.) 2+ for toys (project cars/motorcycle) plus workbench /tool space.

Sure I might not intend to get 100%+ ROI, I am first and foremost going to add garage for myself. However, just using easy numbers(not expecting these numbers) , say I spend 25k on garage addition that is 20w x 24d, and that adds 20k in value. But making it extra deep so it's 20w x 35d costs 15k...

You are spot on its a gable roof with the roof line continues straight across the center of the house over the center of the existing garage. Neighbors have a mix of single and double attached garages, some with additional detached garages in the back.

It would be attached garage, adding the 2 additional spaces adjacent to/shared wall with the existing 1 car. Yes I agree the bigger the better! However I know 3 covered parking spaces adds value to many buyers, but an extra 10ft of depth (200 sqft)... what percent of buyers are willing to pay a...

Hello, we are currently under contract on a house. Sadly it only has a 1 car attached garage (about 12ftx24ft). Good news is there is plenty of space to add garaging. After remodeling the kitchen we plan to expand the garage. Based on property line setbacks, there is space to make the added...

Hello, new member from Denver. Currently under contract on my first house. Sadly we were under contract a month back on a house with an awesome 1200 sqft detached barn-turned-garage, but backed out due to major foundation problem with the house discovered during inspection. But we are now under...