Need help designing a door
Alice
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Sammy
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Front door design help needed
Comments (3)If an architect has been hired to design the house, recommending a front door design should most certainly be included in that service. If he/she was hired as a draftsman to draw up your design then it might not be included....See MoreNeed help with the patio door design for a 33’ width wall.
Comments (9)The existing design is the most cost effective way to get a wall of glass. The issues are as follows for the use of a 24' opening vs the existing plan... As is... 16' center open slider flanked by 2x4' fixed panels can use any variety of standard sizes available with most brands. The header (supporting beam) can be wood and fits in the narrow space between the top of the opening and the roof because the maximum span is between the posts - 16'. 24' continuous... typically a higher end door, sliding or hinged. These units typically cost 2-3x per lineal foot vs standard window & doors. Additionally, the 24' span must be carried in a max 11.5" tall beam, possibly steel, with higher loads at each end, meaning larger footings at those points. In Sunnyvale, add seismic engineering standards to the mix. This can be a low 5 figure upgrade if you're lucky, but bay area costs are significantly different....See MoreAny design gurus out there? Need help w/ exterior door/garage colors!
Comments (1)Beautiful house! Here are some ideas for garage doors....See MorePlease help! Need design help- siding/shutters paint & door
Comments (2)I would take the shutters off. They are part of a style, but IMO they don't really work well on your house. My top choice of things to do would be to add a front porch where the front door is. I would also do some bright landscaping near the house to disguise the fact that the windows (oddly) don't line up. It would be good to have at least one big tree in the front lawn. They look to be a hallmark of the neighborhood. Mature trees help with house value. If it were me, I'd do a cream siding with maybe black detailing at the windows....See MoreAlice
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