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Q. hello, just wondering if its possible to change a split double garage into a single double garage? basically removing the support beam. what ways could you go about doing this?
-Nadia, vaughan, ontario
A. Removing a support beam is never a good idea and should not be done by a do-it-yourselfer. The proposition of transfering the weight is iffy at best and one small miscalculation can result in the entire structure collapsing. If this is something you are willing to risk then at the very least you will need a structural engineer or architect to calculate the load and design a decent way to redistribute the weight. This however will be very costly and can be just as much as removing the structure and getting a new one added on. My recommendation is to learn to accept your support beam for what it is and work around it, but if you do want to go through with the removal we would be happy to help you find a contractor. For assistance in finding a local professional please call 888-326-0653 opt #1. Thank you, T. Tizon
 
Q. Where can I find a garage door that opens side-by-side -- the old style?
-simon, staten island, new york
A. Hello Simon, You might want to visit www.bifold.com, which offers not only side-by-side garage doors but also custom garage doors. What's old-style is new again!
 
Q. What is the life expectancy of aluminum garage doors on a ocean front home? After 18 years, what would cause the panels to crinkle after the steel cables were replaced?
-Ann Ostowski, Brookings, Oregon
A. Hello Ann, The cables attach the garage door to the counterbalance mechanism. Was that mechanism also replaced? My sense is that the "crinkling" you describe came about because the cable sleeves or cable drums were either the wrong size/weight or improperly fitted. Call the contractor who replaced the cables and ask for details about the counterweights, sleeves and drums.
 
 
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Q. What is the life expectancy of aluminum garage doors on a ocean front home? After 18 years, what would cause the panels to crinkle after the steel cables were replaced?
-Ann Ostowski, Brookings, Oregon
A. Hello Ann, The cables attach the garage door to the counterbalance mechanism. Was that mechanism also replaced? My sense is that the "crinkling" you describe came about because the cable sleeves or cable drums were either the wrong size/weight or improperly fitted. Call the contractor who replaced the cables and ask for details about the counterweights, sleeves and drums.
 
 
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