Matt D.
Member
Hi guys, I’m Matt D and I live in Montgomery, TX. (NW from Houston)
I’ve been reading GJ for a very long time and finally need some help.
The last 12 months have been a real challenge but we are finally seeing the results of our efforts. In addition to gutting our living room, moving the fireplace, blowing the back wall of the house out and enlarging the windows, we also bought the land to use for the shop and went from zero to a built shop. Oh, and we build a pool, and I restored my Mother in laws house after the big freeze. And worked my day job full time.
The fun long term project I’m making progress on is my shop. I’ve been dreaming of a shop for easily 40 years. Well, I finally have the basic structure built. It is metal building 50X60 with 16’ eaves. The roof overhangs by a foot all around. The roof pitch is 5/12 so it looks unlike many metal buildings.
I’ve already stubbed out the full plumbing array, it has 200A single phase, 4 floor drains, and is configured for pull through access via 4 of the 5 garage doors.
This is where I need some advice. I’m ready to install the doors and need help on suspending the horizontal track from above.
The doors are insulated sectional doors from Clopay. There are (4) 14’W X 14’T doors and (1) 14’W X 16’T door.
It would appear the slotted angle used by Clopay to support the tracks is 12 gauge.
I was thinking of going to Triple-S Steel and buying a few sticks of 12 gauge slotted angle and beginning fabrication.
I would begin with installing a “crossbar” to span the distance between 2 purlins, and provide a mount for the vertical supports that would run down and carry the load of the tracks. I would make each a “V” section to provide lateral support to prevent the tracks from moving in or out relative to the door. Due to the size of the doors, there will be the typical support at the end of the track, but also another support at the middle of the horizontal track.
My question regards the size of the “crossbar” material, and the supports themselves. I’m pretty certain 12 gauge slotted angle will be more than strong enough, I need a second opinion.
Right about now you’re wondering why didn’t this newb just hire out the installation. Well, of course it’s about money. I’ve spoken with 3 or 4 installers who all quoted at least $1000 to install each door. I get this is a big job, but can’t see $5000 as a reasonable cost.
So, it’s up to me. The good news is I’m a pretty capable metal guy and have a 26’ scissor lift.
I just want to ensure I’m not aimed in the completely wrong direction.
Advice and suggestions welcomed.
Thanks
-Matt
I’ve been reading GJ for a very long time and finally need some help.
The last 12 months have been a real challenge but we are finally seeing the results of our efforts. In addition to gutting our living room, moving the fireplace, blowing the back wall of the house out and enlarging the windows, we also bought the land to use for the shop and went from zero to a built shop. Oh, and we build a pool, and I restored my Mother in laws house after the big freeze. And worked my day job full time.
The fun long term project I’m making progress on is my shop. I’ve been dreaming of a shop for easily 40 years. Well, I finally have the basic structure built. It is metal building 50X60 with 16’ eaves. The roof overhangs by a foot all around. The roof pitch is 5/12 so it looks unlike many metal buildings.
I’ve already stubbed out the full plumbing array, it has 200A single phase, 4 floor drains, and is configured for pull through access via 4 of the 5 garage doors.
This is where I need some advice. I’m ready to install the doors and need help on suspending the horizontal track from above.
The doors are insulated sectional doors from Clopay. There are (4) 14’W X 14’T doors and (1) 14’W X 16’T door.
It would appear the slotted angle used by Clopay to support the tracks is 12 gauge.
I was thinking of going to Triple-S Steel and buying a few sticks of 12 gauge slotted angle and beginning fabrication.
I would begin with installing a “crossbar” to span the distance between 2 purlins, and provide a mount for the vertical supports that would run down and carry the load of the tracks. I would make each a “V” section to provide lateral support to prevent the tracks from moving in or out relative to the door. Due to the size of the doors, there will be the typical support at the end of the track, but also another support at the middle of the horizontal track.
My question regards the size of the “crossbar” material, and the supports themselves. I’m pretty certain 12 gauge slotted angle will be more than strong enough, I need a second opinion.
Right about now you’re wondering why didn’t this newb just hire out the installation. Well, of course it’s about money. I’ve spoken with 3 or 4 installers who all quoted at least $1000 to install each door. I get this is a big job, but can’t see $5000 as a reasonable cost.
So, it’s up to me. The good news is I’m a pretty capable metal guy and have a 26’ scissor lift.
I just want to ensure I’m not aimed in the completely wrong direction.
Advice and suggestions welcomed.
Thanks
-Matt