James, you might try 3 or 4 of these type latches! They would be easy to install and I think they would keep everything in check! And, ain’t nobody gonna kick that door in!!
NEW GARAGE DOOR
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Got the trim and seals on, now it needs paint.
How did they reinforce panel across the bottom when opening the whole panel?
Still working on that part. When we had it opened yesterday we just screwed a 2x4 stud across the door opening, I still need to insulate and panel the inside.
Only a suggestion that I mentioned earlier. A 1/4 thick steel plate ,the width of door opening and length that goes back from opening at least a foot or more . Shim it down to be flat on concrete and will have to be bolted to plate with bolts to come up from bottom of steel plate through 2/4 plate. You would need four bolts per side to keep plate from swinging. Two bolts on end of plate and two bolts close to door opening stud. Use carriage bolts with round head and could countersink some also. You would have to remove whole panel to install steel plate. This would tie the opening width and keep whole panel in line when opening. Also there would only be 1/4 inch of plate across bottom which would be easy to roll a jack or cart and would not trip over it. Yes it would scoot on concrete when opening whole panel ,but would actually support it also.
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I have thought of that. I think it will be a temporary piece that will bolt to the panel when needed. 99% of the time it will be just the man door opening.
Put hangers on either side of the door frame that you would be able to slip vertically, the quarter inch plate into to hold both sides of the wall even with the edge of the door when you open/close……Remove 1/4” plate when not needed….. you could also hinge the bar on one side and stand vertically when not used, for storage
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That's kinda what I'm thinking, maybe a piece of angel iron. Use some lag screws with 3/8th stud on the outside.
I'm liking this real good. My buddy Dave has been concerned about the opening of the panel, I know for a sure we have had open and closed more then it will be in a 5 year span.
Need to paint and caulk. then I can get on to other projects.
Oh still need the door brace for when the panel needs opening.
You said something about putting a canopy over, externally…..??
You’ve got good runoff with your concrete pad away from the door…..??
I’m sure you do you and your friends seem to have thought it all through…..Looks really nice James
You’ve got good runoff with your concrete pad away from the door…..??
I’m sure you do you and your friends seem to have thought it all through…..Looks really nice James
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Yes water does run away from the basement.
Yes there will be a lean to off the carport that will cover the drive going into the basement.
Yes there will be a lean to off the carport that will cover the drive going into the basement.
Have to say I was shocked that my engine hoist will fit through the man door. 
Seems that the panel will only need to open to remove a car.
Seems that the panel will only need to open to remove a car.