Add Side Door To Garage

In the really cold weather i try using my exterior door when possible.

Add side door to garage.

We moved into a new house two years ago. I want easier access from my garage to the backyard. Garage doors are usually fully exposed to the elements. I want to put a side entrance door in to my garage not the huge main door but one off the side.

Use gravel to bring the garage floor level before calling a concrete supply company. I have two 9x7 ft garage doors and an exterior door on the side. I would like to install a garage door manual is fine no opener needed at the back of the garage. Learning how to do this will also add the knowledge needed to install doors anywhere else.

Post 6 of 28 old 11 06 2012 05 55 pm thread starter. Also if you know a random price too that would be great. Dave paine is offline quote quick reply. I am having a hard time finding someone to do this they all keep thinking that i mean the main door.

Nothing fancy just a standard door that i can install a doogie door. Pour the floor and enlist carpenters to build side walls and framing for the garage. Our garage side entry door is supplied in signal white as standard however you can customise your door to suit the surroundings of your home using our on site powder coating facility. Slab and pre hung types range from basic hollow core styles for 40 to 90 each up to solid oak and beveled glass for 1 000 to 1 400 or more.

Being able to access the garage from outside of the house makes it easier for retrieving yard work tools and anything else that might be stored in the garage. If the garage is on a sloped area you will need to add cinder blocks to create a garage foundation that is level and ready for the concrete floor. You can also adjust the height of the door and add a variety of fixings and finishings. Traditional doors offer a versatile look that will complement almost any home style.

Before you select a new garage door consider which style will work best for your home. It came with a 3 car garage which was built as an extension on the side of the house. Installing an entry door for the garage is the right step in utilizing space wisely. Extremely high end varieties typically double and wrought iron range from 3 500 to 6 000 add sidelights also known as sidelites and transoms for an added 600 to 2 000.

In my opinion no custom garage door using real wood is much of a bargain unless it is capable of lasting 20 years looking like new with reasonable maintenance.