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07-16-2008, 09:51 AM
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Name: Brent Henze City: Farmville State: NC County: Pitt Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 37 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hi all,
Happy to report that my new barn/shop project is finally underway--the concrete crew has just about completed the formwork and hopefully they'll be ready to pour on Friday.
I still haven't decided whether to use a sliding door (on tracks, sort of like the big door on Norm's shop) or just hinged, z-braced double-doors for the vehicle/load entrance. I don't plan to keep a vehicle in the building--just be able to back in to load and unload. The opening will be about 9' or 10' wide and 7' high (or whatever is typical of garage doors--I guess I should measure a full-size truck to see what's required).
My main concern about the sliding door option is air-tightness. The main floor of the shop will be insulated. I haven't seen a lot of sliding doors (except in pictures), but my sense is that it's not really possible to make them very weather-tight (air comes in around the edges and top) since there's no jamb. So heat and cool air loss would be a problem. Does that sound right, or does someone know of/have experience with a sliding door that's designed for insulated spaces?
Thanks for your advice, all! (Pictures forthcoming...as soon as there's something more than a big pile of sand and sod to photograph.) |  
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07-16-2008, 10:26 AM
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Name: Ray City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Mar 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Brent,
On one hand, the sliding door (a la Norm's shop) would be easier to build for a very large opening and would not sag out of square. I think you have a legit concern about making a slider weather-tight. You could put a track around it... somewhat like a storm window. That would keep the wind from blowing straight through. Weather stripping could tighten up the seam a bit more.
Ray
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07-16-2008, 10:33 AM
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Name: Jimmy Coull City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 49 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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On my last shop I built barn doors, (2) 5 x 8 fully insulated, and loved them, but I also had a 36" entry door for general in and out travel. I would advise a regular door if one isn't planned. As far as a slider, Tom (toolferone) has a nice one on his shop, maybe he can let you know how he likes that.
Good Luck,
Jimmy 
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07-16-2008, 10:35 AM
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Name: Joe City: Holly Springs State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Sep 2005 Age: 66 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I recommend hinged. These are on my shop/garage. They're made from 1" SYP, crisscrossed for a 2" thickness. Hinged doors are much easier to seal and make weatherproof.  | |
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07-16-2008, 01:00 PM
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Name: Nick City: Tarboro State: NC County: Edgecombe Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 66 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I've had both Make them Hinged
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07-16-2008, 01:03 PM
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Name: Tom City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 46 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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I agree that hinged is easier, but I like my sliding door. I would be happy to chat with you about it if you want. http://www.dreamshopwoodworks.com/door.htm  | |
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