Question about garage door configuration

[usa89gt]

Looking for some feedback....

I am building a 24x36 garage which includes an attached 12x24 carport and another 12x12 shed elsewhere on the property.

The issue is this. I will be taking my 8x9ft garage doors off my existing 24x24 garage and using both in my 12x12 shed. This will allow me to buy 4 new doors that match (2 for the attached and 2 for the new garage) and tie in both structures (house and new garage) from an esthetic perspective. Now, the 2 existing doors would be installed on center at the front and rear of the 12x12 shed. I realize that I will not be able to open both at once as the rails will not extend the full length to accomodate them. However, I can still open one door at a time or both about halfway. Am I crazy for considering this? ]

I hope I didn't confuse anyone with the post.

 

[DIC]

Looks like you could make your rails go below and above each other ....So they overlap.......

 

[6768rogues]

I hope your shed has good braced panel assemblies at the corners. Removing almost the entirety of both ends of a narrow building does not leave much support. In a high wind condition, there could be "a whole lotta shakin' goin' on".

 

[usa89gt]

It will be 2x6 construction, 10 foot walls and a concrete slab foundation. It is more of a garage then a shed.

 

[6768rogues]

2x6s will not add much to keep it from falling over to one side. You need strong braced panels from the corners to the door openings. Using a sheathing product with high shear strength or metal bracing should suffice. I was implying that low shear strength products will not provide bracing. You are close to having two parallel walls with a roof.

 

[usa89gt]

2x6s will not add much to keep it from falling over to one side. You need strong braced panels from the corners to the door openings. Using a sheathing product with high shear strength or metal bracing should suffice. I was implying that low shear strength products will not provide bracing. You are close to having two parallel walls with a roof.

Gotcha I am using Canexel siding on the exterior as well. My contractor is coming over this week so I will raise this to his attention.

I appreciate the input.

 

[Brad1234]

I built a 10x16 shed 12 years ago & put doors on both ends. I never use the one on the back. In fact some of the siding needs replaced soon & I am probably going to take the back door out. I guess the doors are free for you since you will already have them but I wouldn't spend to much to have the second one installed.

 

[wbrian63]

Change the horizontal rail sections of one door from a "regular" to a high-lift and the doors will pass one over another. Shouldn't be too much additional cost.

You'll probably have to go to a commercial supplier to get these parts. If you're having the doors moved by a professional, I'm sure they can supply the needed hardware.