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It should open outward, not inward. Then, it takes up zero space internally, and even provides a sun-shade awning when opened.
by rdl 12y ago
It should open outward, not inward. Then, it takes up zero space internally, and even provides a sun-shade awning when opened.
- pcurve 12y agoI think that would make it be more prone to accidental damage
- tombrossman 12y agoGreat idea if you live in a sunny, temperate climate. Not so good the first time you try to open the door somewhere snowy.
- logn 12y agoCan you explain the specific problem? Would snow have to be near the top of the door in your scenario?
- tombrossman 12y agoSure, the motor powering the door will not be able to overcome the resistance of even a few inches of snow outside. Think of the bottom edge of the door as the tip of a lever's long side. It is the opposite of what you want when using a lever. The long side is for applying power and the short side gives you the extra torque you need. Put more simply, the door won't be able to push snowdrifts out of the way if it has to swing outward to open. Your 4x4 with snow tires will remain stuck inside the garage, unable to exit. EDIT - After re-reading the question I now realise the comment above was about modifying this particular design to open outward at the top, and I was (incorrectly) assuming it was about a traditional outward-opening door like you might see in southern California. Sorry for the confusion. That may still be problematic, but not for the reasons I gave here.
- cujo 12y agoYou still have a potential issue if you leave the door open during a heavy snowfall. Forgetting to shut the door for a few hours could cause some damage if done at the wrong time.
- iramiller 12y agoThis would reduce the clearance at the top of the door by at least the thickness of the two door panels. If you look at a traditional door its tracks allow the full use of the height under the header which is especially important for trucks or cars with ski racks which require this clearance.