Garage door size

[boys4545]

I'm getting a pole barn built to house my duece. What size door do I need for standard 2 1/2 with bows and tarp. Thanks guys for your imput

 

[hndrsonj]

If building a pole barn, you should just shoot for the size that will fit a singled out 900 series. Sooner or later you'll regret it otherwise.

 

[goldneagle]

I recommend a 12' by 12' door. That way you can drive any MV inside.

 

[porkysplace]

Nothing less than 12 foot , but if building new you might just as well go 14 foot and have it over with . Then you won't be wishing you had a few more inches.

 

[rtk]

I agree with all of the above , get the BIGGEST door you can , PLUS make the pole barn BIGGER than what you think you need , they do fill up fast . Try and get as much ceiling height as possiable 12' to 14' . Think about possiable future use . I would also put 2" foam board under the slab before you pour it . The hot set up around here is the 2" foam board and PEX tubeing for floor heat . nice in the winter . I use a Modine Hot DAWG 75000BTU ceiling heater in mine , but wish I had used the foam board . I would also add a big electrical service (200AMP) so you can run all the equipment you need to fix this green stuff ! It is easier to do this stuff now than to try to add it later . Bob k

 

[quickfarms]

I have a 16 wide x 12 high door and I wish it was 14 high now.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Welcome! I found this in the TM9-2320-209-10-1.pdf available in the Technical Manuals Section. If you already have not done so, download the TM's for your truck, there is a wealth of information in them. The doors on my shop are 14' wide by 12' high. My Buddy gets his M109A4 in with more than a few inches to spare. Plan it out well now, don't say "I wish" later.

 

[ca1517]

I have 2 10x12, and one 12x14. I would go with at least 12x14 if possible.

 

[Thrust]

I also have plans to build a large building. My thoughts are to measure a large Motorhome and make sure the door will accommodate it. Then in the future, list it as a RV storage building. My 2 cents.

 

[6x6TRex]

I have a 12' high x 16' wide slider on our barn and it fit a deuce no problem. If you have the money buy a garage door instead of a slider, ours can be a pita in winter.

 

[m1010plowboy]

Had to share this so a bump for shed and door design.

We were at a family hall party, standing around with some family female girls dreaming about our future needs for a pole shed. Always wanted that 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse but I need about 2500 sq.ft and they need some roof area for trailer storage. These girls are sharp but I may have caught them off-guard or with wine.


I paced out an area on the ground, about 50'x50' and said I'd be happy to pay for about that area for a shed. One of the girls said, "That's not big enough, double it to 100'x100' and the 2 girls would pay for the other half".
I said "It would probably cost about 4x as much for that size of shed", and again I heard, 100'x100' is only twice the size as 50'x50', should only cost twice as much and the they will pay for the other half.


I am now in the design, planning, permitting and costing stages for some size of pole barn.........with 14' access and no sliding doors.

 

[m1010plowboy]

Pole Barn

After 15 months, the M135 has cover again. Long way to go but everything was designed around a members suggestion for a 14' door. Thanks Steel Soldiers.

 

[rtk]

PERFECT !!!

 

[todds112]

So Jealous. I want a pole barn soooo bad.