Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Nov 12, 2013 12:48 pm We have just reached the plastering stage of the house, and have realised that our garage ceiling height is quite high however the garage door size is the normal size. So this means our ceiling is 2910 high, whilst the door is only 2150 high. First question - is there a way to install the panel lift door so far down from the ceiling? and if so.... Second question - can we make use of this space up above the door? I am thinking maybe some sort of storage space (any ideas?) I am just thinking the garage s about 5.5m wide, and there is almost a metre height up there, maybe we can use this space to our advantage??? Re: Tall Garage Ceiling with Panel Lift Door 2Nov 12, 2013 2:17 pm I believe they sometimes need to use a lowering frame for the door mechanism. If you know what I mean.... We increased the height of our garage door (our ceilings are only 2.7m though). And I've seen these racks which seem to be a great idea for storage in a garage: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ l by Em_Brisbane, on Flickr Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65085 Re: Tall Garage Ceiling with Panel Lift Door 3Nov 12, 2013 2:18 pm In fact you can see on that photo how the door pulling motor thingy (technical!) is lowered down from the ceiling to get to the right height. Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65085 Re: Tall Garage Ceiling with Panel Lift Door 6Nov 12, 2013 2:28 pm Oh yay! Hehe, glad I could help. I'm not actually sure where to source these though. I'm sure if you google around you'll find something. Also I imagine the roof trusses would need to be reinforced....perhaps. Good luck with it all! Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65085 Re: Tall Garage Ceiling with Panel Lift Door 11Nov 14, 2013 1:09 pm Wow they are not cheap for what is essentially an upside down shelf with bolts! :s Build thread: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=65085 Re: Tall Garage Ceiling with Panel Lift Door 12Feb 11, 2014 8:30 pm Thanks for sharing such nice storage idea. But expensive though. It can be put together with little bit if welding skills. If you're in a flood zone, not only are you dealing with the importation of fill and laying it down in 150 lifts to achieve compaction, you're going to have to consider… 4 5532 It sounds like you have a crack in your garage where the wall meets the ceiling, along the shadow line on the… 0 17195 Dover white or surfmist garage door. I am having trouble choosing a garage door. The outside of house will be tranquel retreat. I want it to all blend nicely however I… 0 6812 |