I have a modern style home and want to install a door that is fitting of the home. I also want to have maximum garage ceiling height, while also keeping it very insulated. My final conclusion would possible be a roller style garage door. This will eliminate the tracks inside the garage. http://www.rollerdoors.co.uk/store/insulated-gliderol-roller-door-1 All the ones I find are in the UK. I've seen this style used in private storage facilities and with commercial property but not so much on residential. Anyone one have a better idea or a local (NY) source? Thanks
I'd check commercial door installers-especially ones that install doors for storage unit facilities and warehouses.
I'm an architect and live in a very contemporary home. When I built a detached pole barn for my cars I chose to go with traditional out-swinging carriage doors. They can be built to a much higher insulation value, they have no visible interior hardware, and because they don't have to fold or roll up they provide usable wall space, which I used to mount some large photo murals for each of my cars. Automatic openers are more difficult and costly for these doors, so I just open and close them by hand. It forces me to take my time and be more deliberate when I leave and return. Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Uh no offense Daryl but I think calling your garage a "pole barn" is a bit of a stretch to say the least. Great looking layout!
Thanks Jdubbya, but that's what it is....a standard pole barn built by Morton Buildings, but with custom windows and doors, a heated concrete floor and lots of drywall and track lights. Just wanted to show how much bang you can get for very few dollars.
Wow- a beauty of a garage. I have a 16 foot opening and no pillars between, just a large two car open space. Have you ever seen doors that large?
You know everytime I see this pic I'm awe struck...what a space! what a collection! Image Unavailable, Please Login
No, carriage doors are really only good for openings of 12 feet or less. You could, however, break your opening up into two separate openings of 7'-10" each with a 4" center post. How often do you actually need the entire clear 16' opening? I don't recommend garage door openings less than 8', though. Mine are 9'.
There are scores of roll-up door installers in the US. You can usually configure any custom size and thickness of metal. This style of door is extremely noisy when compared to a standard wood garage door on a hinge, or rollers. You should visit a local warehouse and have them open a door for you so you can hear it.
