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    Beer bottle opener

    Hope you guys appreciate this as I had to suffer through a case of Miller Genuine Draft in order to get this promo item (kidding - not really) :beer: .......
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    Overhead vs Swing vs slab pitch

    The original garage had these and they worked fine. They were hinged in the middle of each side and folded back nicely after opening. Little space was lost. I was used to them and decided to go back with them. But the slab pitch raised the floor and thus the question. Like your solution to the...
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    Overhead vs Swing vs slab pitch

    It's a valid question. I think though that the undulation/pitch in the winter on the outside and with ice & snow on gravel may well exceed any issue with the 1/2" /10ft on the inside. Also, if snow drifts up against the door - how quickly can I get out in an emergency on outward swinging doors...
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    Overhead vs Swing vs slab pitch

    That was my question. I have no experience with it and was asking those with experience if there were any issues with the pitch very swinging doors that, yes, swing in. Your answer is that the pitch will not interfere with the doors swinging inwards, regardless of what temperature fluctuations...
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    Overhead vs Swing vs slab pitch

    Okay thanks folks! The slightly niggly issue is that I wanted the swinging doors initially but then the slab pitch was (somehow) implemented/authorized and then, accordingly, the cost of the (more recommended) overhead doors then put the quote over budget by $1000.00+. The money is not really...
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    Overhead vs Swing vs slab pitch

    Hi Folks, Got a new garage up and there's a bit of an issue with the doors(8' x 7'). The pitch on the floor is 1/2" per 10ft and was wondering if swinging wooden doors will be compromised or have life shortened in anyway with the pitch and by associated ice, snow buildup or temperature...
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