Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 10, 2010 12:12 pm Please help, I am turning my shed into an entertaining area, the structure of the shed is in good condition. I want to knock out the side wall and install bi fod hinge doors (3 metres long) the shed is 6 metres long? How thick should the beam be running along the top of the doors? and would I need a beam under too? the wood framing is already there, Basically the doors are already together, Im just not sure the amount of wood/beams needed to cover the area and the support needed?? Re: installing Bi fold hinge doors in garage 2Aug 10, 2010 1:10 pm darrencooke Please help, I am turning my shed into an entertaining area, the structure of the shed is in good condition. I want to knock out the side wall and install bi fod hinge doors (3 metres long) the shed is 6 metres long? How thick should the beam be running along the top of the doors? and would I need a beam under too? the wood framing is already there, Basically the doors are already together, Im just not sure the amount of wood/beams needed to cover the area and the support needed?? Just on top, but pretty big (at least 100mm x100mm) as it need to support about 70kgs/metre and perhaps 200kgs at one end. Leave space at the head for adjustment as the door and beam will settle. The sill needs to be level. Ed "ECOECO" At 'EcoEco', we design windows, we design the best windows, we do it for you, so that when you’re happy we are happy. Tel. 1800 326 326 My door tends to rub against the frame during winter and I'm looking to fix it so it closes smoothly. Looking online on Youtube I'm seeing methods to fix the alignment and… 0 713 It's a classic case of aesthetics subjugating function where style takes precedence over practicality. 3 3983 Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here, and I'm looking for some advice regarding my house construction project in North Kellyville. I… 0 6751 |