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Standard garage door width uk.
If you are looking to measure for a specific door type then take a look at our tailored and detailed measuring guides for each door type.
Ideal garage door sizes.
Door width 9ft 2 7m minimum single garage door width door width 16ft 4 8m minimum double garage door width double garage dimensions with one door.
A garage door for a single regular sized car can be readily bought in measurements up to 10 x 7 feet 9 x 7 feet and 8 x 7 feet all around and will provide adequate space for the vehicle to fit into the garage unhindered.
16 garage doorway width the single door.
The following page provides a general introduction to measuring for a new garage door.
Overall frame sizes shown width x height mm x mm frame kit for double door.
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Garage door sizes measuring for a new garage door.
The width of the garage should allow for the car door to open on the driver s side and a clearance space on the passenger s side.
Very rarely will a standard size sectional door be the exact size when replacing an old door.
Try to accommodate larger sizes if possible.
Internal frame size on site timber frame width x height mm x mm pre framed canopy door.
The straightforward answer if there are no restrictions is probably 8 feet 2438mm wide for a single car garage and 16 feet 4877mm for a double car garage with obviously more width once you are inside the actual garage.
8 garage interior width.
Double garage dimensions with two doors.
Width 22ft 6 7m minimum.
Overall frame sizes shown width x height mm x mm pre framed retractable door.
A sectional door will also come into the garage a lot further on the horizontal rails so it is essential you have clear room at least the height of the door plus 350 600mm on average into the garage.
Up and over and side hinged garage doors so this will need to be taken into account if you are having a new door fitted.
2094 x 1888.
Garage doorway width double door.
Length 20ft 6m minimum.
7ft width x 7ft high the above measurements for a single garage door are typical of a standard residence in the uk.
With the average width of cars being 1 8m and an allowance of 800mm for the door access and a clearance of 300mm on the passenger s side then a minimum width of 2 9m is needed.
Overall frame sizes shown width x height mm x mm 6660.