Hello,
I would like to hear your opinions and experiences.
Initially, our garage was planned with two doors, as shown in the picture. However, during the further planning phase, we decided to go for one large door instead. This choice was partly for aesthetic reasons and partly because we thought that if repairs on the car or similar work need to be done, or if we ever need to park a larger vehicle, it would be easier to drive straight into the garage without a supporting post in the middle.
Our construction manager has raised concerns that with a door width of at least 5.50 meters (18 feet), the slats might sag after several years, and the wear on the tracks where the door runs would be significantly higher due to the size and weight of the door.
We are now unsure what to do. What are your experiences with wide garage doors? It will be a Hörmann door. What have you installed? What advantages and disadvantages have you noticed? What are the benefits of two single doors, and what are the drawbacks? Have you had any technical issues with a door width of around 6 meters (20 feet)?
Kind regards
I would like to hear your opinions and experiences.
Initially, our garage was planned with two doors, as shown in the picture. However, during the further planning phase, we decided to go for one large door instead. This choice was partly for aesthetic reasons and partly because we thought that if repairs on the car or similar work need to be done, or if we ever need to park a larger vehicle, it would be easier to drive straight into the garage without a supporting post in the middle.
Our construction manager has raised concerns that with a door width of at least 5.50 meters (18 feet), the slats might sag after several years, and the wear on the tracks where the door runs would be significantly higher due to the size and weight of the door.
We are now unsure what to do. What are your experiences with wide garage doors? It will be a Hörmann door. What have you installed? What advantages and disadvantages have you noticed? What are the benefits of two single doors, and what are the drawbacks? Have you had any technical issues with a door width of around 6 meters (20 feet)?
Kind regards
These issues do not occur when you choose an industrial door with reinforcements. It costs only a small additional amount!
Otherwise, having two doors only has the advantage that many people find it more visually appealing than a single door. But that is a matter of personal taste.
For practical reasons, we decided on one door, and I would do it the same way again every time!
Otherwise, having two doors only has the advantage that many people find it more visually appealing than a single door. But that is a matter of personal taste.
For practical reasons, we decided on one door, and I would do it the same way again every time!
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hampshire15 Jul 2019 16:52The neighbors have had a sectional door of a similar width for about 7 years. It hasn’t sagged at all. We have two single doors, and a larger one would definitely have been preferable for us.
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