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   Guest_ | Aug 06, 2000 08:46pm | #1

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   If you've got the room, I like two doors at least 9' wide, 10' is even better with a couple of feet between them. One wide door makes it harder to get out of a car without dinging the car next to you. Just my opinion.

   Chuck

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   Guest_ | Aug 06, 2000 10:42pm | #2

   *PaulWhat is the current width of your garage now? What sizes are the present doors? What is above the garage? Whick way do your rafters run now?All this will determine if you can reasonably put in a large single door or even widen your present doors.Pro's & Con'sLarge single door* Has to be stronger because of the extra weight* Only the cost of 1 garage door opener (need more powerful one than that used for single doors)* Extra cost to build up the header spanning the opening* Can put in 1 vehicle in the center of garage if necessary to work on* Cost will be less than for 2 doors* All of garage exposed when door is open* Energy loss in winter time when door is opened2 Single doors* 2 garage door openers* 2 remotes* header does not need to span as great a difference* etcIt all depends on what you want to accomplish, cost, code requirements, etc. Personally, I prefer single doors.vince

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   Guest_ | Aug 07, 2000 04:03am | #3

   *Paul --A quick question: Are you married, or looking to get married? If the answer is yes, by all means get two doors. Then your wife won't be able to park her car in the middle of the garage. Just a practical observation.

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   Paul_Swanson | Aug 07, 2000 04:25pm | #4

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   John,
   Your answer is hilarious, but only because it is so TRUE. Other factors may play into a structural decision, but none of them will help a bit if I still can't get into the garage because my wife took it all! I think I have found my answer.

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   Guest_ | Aug 09, 2000 07:07am | #5

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   I like two doors because the smaller door is lighter and the wear and tear on the door and the opener is less than with one (larger, heavier) door. Two smaller doors with two smaller openers will outlast one door with one opener.

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   Guest_ | Aug 09, 2000 07:23pm | #7

   *Two doors also allows you to put in a wall between the bays, with door of course, that will make the whole thing more better.

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   Paul_Swanson | Aug 09, 2000 07:23pm | #6

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   I have a freestanding two car garage with two small doors that will not fit either of my two trucks. I'd appreciate any input as to whether I should put in two new larger doors, or one larger double door. I'm not concerned about spans and difficulties with reframing the opening(s) as I will do whatever it takes to get a garage I can use. Ideas?