So I am finally getting some stuff done on the shop( its been too long), works been busy, then the whole winter thing, but anyways here we go.
In previous posts I had planned on doing a full view glass door. I priced it out through many sources and it was anywhere from $12,000-26,000. I had even contacted a few companies in China who would build it for $5000, but they couldn't provide any references, so I decided that was a no go.
So I took the winter to really think about what would work best, and after talking to many garage door companies, I chose to go with a heavily insulated metal door with 2 full view glass panels up high, this will help hold in the heat and give lots of light. Not what I dreamed of, but in the end I feel that's the choice.
I am going with a Amarr model 2742 commercial door, with 3" tracks and a commercial high cycle spring set up. Also getting a commercial jackshaft lift with chain hoist. Door has a R-value of 19.4
It will be delivered and installed next week.
I had the County come and inspect the shear wall and hold downs as the garage door wall required the wall to be sheered on the inside as well.
After the inspection i insulated it and installed vapor barrier. I also furred it out 1/2"
Then I sheeted it and shear nailed it. And furred it out again using lvl and rim joists left over from my jobsite.
the goal with the rim joists is to end up with the finished plywood flush with the concrete knee walls. And provide lots of backing.
Flushed out with wall
All panels installed with Stainless steel screws and finish cup washers ( panels can be removed
I gapped all panel seams, painted the edges, and wall behind them black.
More to come!!
