Arch Top Garage Doors

genecarp

we are building our own custom garage doors, first step build the arch jam.

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next step blocking

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genecarp

insulate
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install ply
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genecarp

next we will drop the doors down, apply roughsawn to simulate rails and panels over this flush door., it saves alot of $, these doors could cost 6,000 per door, if i ordered them from a garage door company.

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novicepro

nice work. what's the insulation for?

dkillianjr

Looks nice What is that in the back of the garage with the angle around it?


Dave

buildenterprise

Insulation?

genecarp

garage will be heated, if you notice, that would have been an empty void, between interior and exterior. it is in front of the garage door, but i figured it could not hurt.

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genecarp

i used 2x2 angle with 3/4 plywood to make a floating shelf system. up tight out of the way. if you want a close up i will photograph it.

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genecarp

Finally, started to get the veneer installed on the doors, they still need final stain and finish, i will also install some low profile handles to further simulate the barn door effect.

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The Process

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Gold Tie

Nice work!!!

Landed

As said, VERY nice work. Looks super.

But let me harp on the insulation in the arches. Were the doors insulated? If not I sincerely don't think that little bit in the arch will be effective.

Just thoughts - nothing critical.

Landed

Another question

Are these two separate jobs? I see a two car garage and then a single car with a regular door next top it.

genecarp

Thanks, yes doors are insulated, i put radiant in the garage floor, i know the arches where not critical, but i always have bags of cutoffs laying around, and figured it could not hurt...

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MALCO.New.York

It is know as "Satisfying Ones Own Mind". It is sometimes necessary to work to the point of "You Know That You Know" that it is done ABSOLUTELY correctly. Even if overkill.

It is an indicator of the level of Craftsmanship. I used to work this way but I have become rather lazy in my years. (I do NOT cut corners, I just do what is "expected" rather than what I believe to be completely COMPLETE.)

Is that living space I see above?

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genecarp

No, its one house, here is an old shot that shows the garage layout, its my place that i have been chiping away at for almost 2 years.

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