We are asked several times every day for the ideal standard garage door sizes when planning and building a new garage.
Standard double garage door width uk.
It s worth noting that some types of door require a sub frame to be fixed e g.
Overall frame sizes shown width x height mm x mm frame kit for double door.
Average single garage size.
Overall frame sizes shown width x height mm x mm 6660.
No matter what door configuration you choose the following recommended minimum double garage sizes apply.
Garage doorway width double door.
2094 x 1888.
The width of the garage need not be double the single car garage as savings can be made on the overlap of spaces.
3m width x 6m depth.
The diagram on the left shows the standard 6m x 6m double garage this size of garage allows additional space.
Internal frame size on site timber frame width x height mm x mm pre framed canopy door.
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.
Double garage door sizes.
16 each garage interior width.
Width 22ft 6 7m minimum length 20ft 6m minimum door width 9ft 2 7m minimum single garage door width door width 16ft 4 8m minimum double garage door width.
The garage in the house i lived in had an extra deep bay which was ideal for storing bikes.
Moreover the ceiling was vaulted which allowed for a loft even more storage.
Garage door sizes measuring for a new garage door.
The above measurements for a single garage door are typical of a standard residence in the uk.
The most popular standard size up and over garage doors in the uk are still 7 x 6 6 and 7 x 7 for a single garage and 14 x 7 for a double garage even though these sizes are not sufficient for so many modern vehicles to have easy access through the drive through dimensions when the door is open.
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.
To help you get to grips with the varying door sizes and how it will affect you purchasing a new garage door or repairing a current model we ve put together a guide of everything you need to know.
Overall frame sizes shown width x height mm x mm pre framed retractable door.
The following page provides a general introduction to measuring for a new garage door.
300mm passengers side allowance plus 1 8m car plus 800mm door plus 1 8m car plus 800m door gives a minimum width of 5 5m.