I have one large door. Wasn't my idea -- came with the house.
Previous house had two separate doors -- MUCH better! No need to open
everything to get to the side you want.
Donald.
> From: "Marc" <smarc@abs.net>
> Date: Tue, 27 May 2003 22:29:29 -0400
>
>
> My cars really took a beating this past winter, so I've finally started my
> garage project: enclosing my 2 1/2 car carport. The back wall is basically
> done, and all the materials are here to do the side wall. After that, I need
> to select an overhead door ( maybe two smaller ones) and frame out the
> opening.
>
> I've been looking at various websites to learn about doors, and the only
> thing I've learned is that I don't really know much about overhead doors.
> I'll get the best insulated doors I can afford, and I don't want any windows
> in them.
>
> The garage is 24 feet across, but the roof is slanted such that at the far
> end there is not much clearance above the opening. I'm not such how much
> clearance I need above for the overhead doors + opener mechanism. I'm
> planning to put a standard access door (probably a 3-6 prehung unit)
> somewhere in the front. Looks like it could wind up on the far side.
>
> I'll hire someone to hang the overhead doors, but am looking for any insight
> as to one large door, or two smaller ones. I've looked at the cost factor,
> the 'utility' factor, and asthetics. I'm leaning towards the two smaller
> doors currently, but I've changed my mind a half dozen times already.
>
> Anyone care to comment? What issues have you come up against that makes one
> configuration better than the other? Perhaps there's an angle I've
> overlooked entirely?
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