ᐅ Garage door height for new paving

Hello everyone,

I completed my new build last year and now I’m about to start with the paving.

We haven’t installed a gate yet, so we need to pay attention to the height here. We are still flexible with the height, but prefer the dimensions 5000 x 2125 mm (16 ft 5 in x 6 ft 11 in).

Now my question is, what should the opening height be for a standard gate of 5000 x 2125 mm (16 ft 5 in x 6 ft 11 in)?
1. From the top edge of the paving (after compacting, etc.) up to the lintel (the lintel is also the bottom edge of the driveway opening or garage opening that should be covered by the gate) = 2125 mm (6 ft 11 in), or should I work with some clearance and set the height, for example, to 2100 mm (6 ft 11 in)?

Can someone help me understand the best way to do this?

Thank you very much.

Best regards

Does the paving extend into the garage? Or would it be easier to pour a small concrete curb under the door that matches the exact height of the door, and then align the paving to that height?

Yes, exactly, the garage will be fully paved. Of course, you can do it that way, but the problem/question remains the same: how much space is needed between the top edge of the finished floor and the bottom edge of the lintel to install a 2125mm (7 feet) door.

Best regards

You should take a look at the websites of garage door manufacturers. Generally, you can find such specifications there.

I have also found something like that, but I always wonder, if (H) is supposed to be the height of the opening, what should the maximum and minimum height be for a 2125mm (83.7 inches) gate?

Well, according to the drawing above, you would order a 2125mm (84 inches) gate and would need a clear gate opening height of 2125mm (84 inches).

EDIT:
This means the gate dimension specifications reflect the required installation height. The gate with frame, etc., will of course be slightly taller.