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Posted by Todd on October 13, 2005, 8:31 pm
I'm curious if there is a garage door available that has a service door
built into it. Or a design that I can build.
I have a brick garage with no service door, so the only way into the
garage is by opening the 9' x 7' garage door. I'm about to replace my
garage door. That way I can walk thru the service door instead of
opening the garage door. Especially nice when the garage is heated in
the winter. I understand the structual complexity of this request, but
perhaps somebody has figure it out. (My '69 Dodge wagon had a tailgate
that could swing down or open like a door. If they can do that....)
I currently have the typical modern residential panel door that rolls
up. I'm willing to consider other designs to get this feature.
I've seen service doors in airplane hangar doors, but those are very
large bi-fold doors. Those door hang on the outside of the building
and require exterior headroom which I do not have.
Any ideas?
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on October 14, 2005, 3:45 am
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> I'm curious if there is a garage door available that has a service door
> built into it. Or a design that I can build.
Don't know who makes them, but we have one in a door at work. (it is old and
I have no idea who made it) Each segment is hinged just like the rest of the
door but three or four panels high can be opened out when needed b y hinging
them on the size and latching on the other side. A stop keeps it from
opening in or falling when the overhead door is opened. The bottom frame of
the door is also intact and you have to step over it. That keeps the door
structurally sound.
If you were to see how this is made, you could easily modify a door.
Perhaps a local dealer will know what you want and can help you.
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http://pages.cthome.net/edhome/
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Posted by MTLnews on October 14, 2005, 8:33 am
I know they exist, since my neighbour has one. It's been there since the
house was built in 1964, so kind of difficult to tell you who made it...
It is a very nice feature, and amazing for the winter, instead of opening
the whole damn door (in his case 18'W x 8'H, same as my door).
If you do find anyone who makes them, please let us know...
good luck
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> I'm curious if there is a garage door available that has a service door
> built into it. Or a design that I can build.
> I have a brick garage with no service door, so the only way into the
> garage is by opening the 9' x 7' garage door. I'm about to replace my
> garage door. That way I can walk thru the service door instead of
> opening the garage door. Especially nice when the garage is heated in
> the winter. I understand the structual complexity of this request, but
> perhaps somebody has figure it out. (My '69 Dodge wagon had a tailgate
> that could swing down or open like a door. If they can do that....)
> I currently have the typical modern residential panel door that rolls
> up. I'm willing to consider other designs to get this feature.
> I've seen service doors in airplane hangar doors, but those are very
> large bi-fold doors. Those door hang on the outside of the building
> and require exterior headroom which I do not have.
> Any ideas?
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Posted by Todd on October 14, 2005, 8:01 am
I found one so far... http://www.walkthrugaragedoors.com
They are based out of Windsor, Ontario Canada, which is OK for me since
I live in Detroit.
However, I am still hoping to find one in the US. I might still try to
modify my own door. If I can purchase a kit at a reasonable price, I
might just by the kit. I think I can see enough of the details in the
picture to design one myself. Fairly simple once you see it. I wonder
why they are not more popular. (Kind of like Murphy beds. I have one
of those too, and I love it, but you just don't see them around here
much.) I am still awating call back from Walk Thru Garage Door on
pricing.
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Posted by Rich on October 14, 2005, 8:40 am
Why don't you cut a hole in the brick and install a regular door?
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> I'm curious if there is a garage door available that has a service door
> built into it. Or a design that I can build.
> I have a brick garage with no service door, so the only way into the
> garage is by opening the 9' x 7' garage door. I'm about to replace my
> garage door. That way I can walk thru the service door instead of
> opening the garage door. Especially nice when the garage is heated in
> the winter. I understand the structual complexity of this request, but
> perhaps somebody has figure it out. (My '69 Dodge wagon had a tailgate
> that could swing down or open like a door. If they can do that....)
> I currently have the typical modern residential panel door that rolls
> up. I'm willing to consider other designs to get this feature.
> I've seen service doors in airplane hangar doors, but those are very
> large bi-fold doors. Those door hang on the outside of the building
> and require exterior headroom which I do not have.
> Any ideas?
>
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> built into it. Or a design that I can build.