Roll-up or double doors?
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jack stand
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Insulated and conditioned?
You could build a double door to just close and lock the building. An insulated door would pretty much push you into an overhead door. You'll probably have to order a 6' and you may find that it's more expensive than a more common (in stock) size that just might come in handy in the future or for resale.
You could build a double door to just close and lock the building. An insulated door would pretty much push you into an overhead door. You'll probably have to order a 6' and you may find that it's more expensive than a more common (in stock) size that just might come in handy in the future or for resale.
mike93lx
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A 6' French door is what I'd recommend. Glass if you want some light and aren't worried about privacy. Tons of options from cheap to very pricy as they are quite common
LeeG
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Years ago, I helped a buddy of mine build a similar shed. We framed the wall as if there were going to be a door there, then just built a pair of "wall/doors" that swung out on some heavy duty hinges when he needed the access. It still gave him limited use of the wall space, and was pretty inexpensive to do.
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Mike65
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What about a sliding barn door? You can make it any size you want like I did for my basement woodshop. Mine is 54" wide with a 48" door opening very easy to bring large sheet goods.
mike93lx
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I would put a header in for a bigger door, just in case your needs change or the next guy wants it. It's not much work to do it now, but a real pain in the *** to do it later. Even just something big enough for am 8' door
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I made some garage doors. Welded metal frame with outer and inner wood paneling and insulation in the middle. Wood paneling is a bit fiddly, but a much easier and faster solution I'd go for today would be to just put a frame around one of those aluminum sandwich insulated panels. You can get all kinds of styles, even wood print etc...
CraigStu
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I'd frame for an 8ft standard garage door. Then frame for a 6ft double door inside that. Someday a buyer might like the ability to install a garage door. We have a steel double 6 panel door going out from the basement and a mostly glass door to the deck. Very happy w/ both. The basement door can open both while the patio door only allows one to open.
FJ 432
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I have a 6 foot garage door that lifts straight up (I have 14 foot clearance). I wanted a 6' opening and the more I looked at a double door I couldn't decide on which way they would swing.
I've had it for 13 years and although costly I still view this decision as one of my better ones. I still kick myself for not making the whole garage deeper.
I've had it for 13 years and although costly I still view this decision as one of my better ones. I still kick myself for not making the whole garage deeper.
428PI
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I had swinging french doors in my shop when I moved into here 30 years ago. Luckily it was framed more or less for a9 ft garage door. Best move I made was to get rid of those doors. Swinging doors catch the wind and are useless for vehicles pulling in and out. I have an original sliding door on my "garage" (built in the 1910's) and it's useable with an electric gate opener operating it.
My only gripe about Sliding barn doors is that they don't seal well. Provided you have a doorway overlap and a bare wall of the same width for it to slide open onto, it may solve your issues. I have double over lapping barn doors and I am aggravated when i need to be in both sides at once.
I like the idea of the opening being framed to a standard overhead door size.
I like the idea of the opening being framed to a standard overhead door size.
dfiler2
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You can get these with a window in each also.
www.menards.com
Mastercraft® 64"W x 80"H Primed Steel Flush Prehung Exterior Double Door - Right Outswing
Bring this quality addition with this flush door from Mastercraft®. This model features an energy-saving core that stands up to the most extreme temperatures. It has a right outswing, which means the knob is on the right side when you pull the door toward you.
www.menards.com
CraigStu
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dfiler2's link is exactly what we have in the basement. The second door is secured w/ those small sliding type latches in the edge of the door. Really happy w/ it. Recently wife and I carried six sheets of 3/4 osb sub flooing through that door. Those things are right on our limit to move (ya know carry 20-30ft set down for a break) and it sure was nice to have that 6ft wide opening.
Exactly what I thought about. The nearest Menards is in Paducah KY about 2 hours drive. After pricing local, HD, and Lowes, I will save several hundred dollars. I really wanted an out swing door. Plus there’s a rebate until tomorrow. Thanks for all the great suggestions. One low spot but, the pad is done. Craig
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Thanks, I ordered the 2 windowYou can get these with a window in each also.
Mastercraft® 64"W x 80"H Primed Steel Flush Prehung Exterior Double Door - Right Outswing
Bring this quality addition with this flush door from Mastercraft®. This model features an energy-saving core that stands up to the most extreme temperatures. It has a right outswing, which means the knob is on the right side when you pull the door toward you.
dfiler2
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That will look nice with your building, would love to see pics when you get them installed.
