A friend asked me to design a set of doors for a house. Totally five doors. He was very satisfied with the design of the other four doors, but he raised concerns about the design of door number one.
The height of the house is 4.5 meters. I suggested a door height of 3.85 meters, but he thought I was wrong. He said: “You made a mistake at gate 1. The beam is 4.5m high. Could you please plan a gate so high that it has a clearance height of 4.5m.” I responded: “Regarding the height requirement for Door 1. Given the total frame height of 4.5 meters and the need to accommodate space above the door for installing the motor and balancing system, we recommend a door height of 3850 mm to ensure everything fits perfectly and operates smoothly.” Here, to clarify my point more easily, I am writing an article here so that you can understand my reasoning better.
Why 3.85 meters high? Let me explain you here.
You might ask, why does the wall above need to be solid? The reason is: Solid walls provide structural support essential for mounting heavy fixtures like torsion springs and the associated hardware for doors. Additionally, solid walls help in sound insulation, enhance security by preventing easy breakthroughs, and improve energy efficiency by reducing heat transfer. These factors are crucial for maintaining the integrity and functionality of the installation area.
At this point, you might understand why we can’t make the door as high as you initially wanted, and why the upper part needs to be built as a solid wall. If you still have questions, please contact me at your convenience, and I will do my best to clarify further.#ConstructionTips # #BuildingDesign# #HomeImprovement# #EngineeringSolutions# #DoorInstallation# #ArchitecturalDetails# #SafetyFirst # #EnergyEfficiency # #DIYProjects# #RenovationIdeas#
