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SOT: car lift, problematica |
alpha434 |
Jan 27 2008, 09:30 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My two car garage isn't quite deep enough for a lift to clear the garage door in an open position. And I'm putting a lift in there anyway I can. But it would be REALLY nice if I can get an additional storage spot when I go to it.
Any ideas? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) |
Wilhelm |
Jan 27 2008, 09:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 408 Joined: 7-September 07 From: Hooterville, OR Member No.: 8,088 Region Association: None |
My two car garage isn't quite deep enough for a lift to clear the garage door in an open position. And I'm putting a lift in there anyway I can. But it would be REALLY nice if I can get an additional storage spot when I go to it. Any ideas? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Change to a rollup door or put track extensions on the track so the door rises all the way to the ceiling before it starts moving horizontal. |
alpha434 |
Jan 27 2008, 10:08 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Hmmm.... Track extensions sounds like the best idea aesthetically. I hate the way the roll ups look and insulate.
The problem with the extensions is that the garage door is offset at an angle from the rest of the building. Totally weird, but it's so that the door points towards the master bedroom window. But instead of offsetting the whole wall, they just did a little extension from the rest of the building, and it's only sized to fit the garage door. Is it possible to set the track at less than 90 degrees? so that when retracted, the door goes towards the ceiling? |
alpha434 |
Jan 27 2008, 10:13 PM
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My member number is no coincidence. Group: Members Posts: 3,154 Joined: 16-December 05 From: Denver, CO Member No.: 5,280 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Scratch that. joist'll be in the way.
Roll ups. Double wide. |
Borderline |
Jan 27 2008, 11:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 720 Joined: 8-February 05 From: San Juan Bautista, CA Member No.: 3,577 Region Association: Northern California |
How about on of them thar industrial type roll ups that roll up into a tube? Leaves a whole lotta room for other stuff.
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PeeGreen 914 |
Jan 28 2008, 12:43 AM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Barn door style doors. You can even make those open with an opener and they can look very cool with a brick house. They would insulate well too.
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Sleepin |
Jan 28 2008, 05:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,647 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Grand Junction, Co. Member No.: 8,357 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Barn door style doors. You can even make those open with an opener and they can look very cool with a brick house. They would insulate well too. I love barn style garage doors! Looks very classy and traditional IMO! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) |
Sparky |
Jan 28 2008, 12:23 PM
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Mahna Mahna! Group: Members Posts: 1,134 Joined: 21-June 03 From: Spencer, MA Member No.: 847 |
If it really doesn't fit... well hook a brother up!! I'm sure it'll fit in my garage. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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r_towle |
Jan 28 2008, 02:05 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Is this a height issue?
If so, what is the dimensions of the problem, how close to the ceiling are the current tracks? There are very low cost and simple solutions for garage doors that need to go all the way up against the ceiling. Call a local garage door installer and have him come look at the problem. He will be able to provide you with hardware that is not normally off the shelf at Home depot. Rich |
carr914 |
Jan 28 2008, 04:42 PM
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Racer from Birth Group: Members Posts: 119,001 Joined: 2-February 04 From: Tampa,FL Member No.: 1,623 Region Association: South East States |
I have a Overhead Door brand roll-up door. It has a Hurricane rating and a friend that is in the Fire Dept says they hate these, which I take as a Plus. After awhile you get used to it and it looks Ok.
Here is a picture and the roll-up "tube" is in the background. T.C. Attached image(s) |
jd74914 |
Jan 28 2008, 07:02 PM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,782 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
Barn door style doors. You can even make those open with an opener and they can look very cool with a brick house. They would insulate well too. I love barn style garage doors! Looks very classy and traditional IMO! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yellowsleep[1].gif) They don't work so well when its snowy out and you don't want to clear a path for the door before going to work. Other than that . . . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
Wanna9146 |
Jan 28 2008, 09:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 19-January 08 From: Florida Member No.: 8,595 Region Association: South East States |
You can do a "Faux" paint-job on the roll-up door to make it look a little more "residential". A good painter can paint realistic-looking windows, decorative hinges, architectural designs that, when viewed from the street, will fool the eye. Up-close it will still look like a roll-up, but who cares? At least you'll have your lift...and that's all that is important, no?
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rhodyguy |
Jan 29 2008, 07:20 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,092 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
chris, what is the measurement from the floor to the bottom of the joists? sometimes a set high lift tracks aren't the solution. if you have a ceiling mounted opener that will dictate your overall clearance.
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mskala |
Jan 29 2008, 11:47 AM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
My problem was no more ceiling height, and with 2 single garage doors the 914 would be hitting the opener. Well, 914 is only 'tall' in the middle, so I moved the opener 2 feet toward the door, shortened chain and guide. (Door opens only 5'10" now, which is my height (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). But now the opener is over the engine bay and 914 can go up to the rafters.
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