Hi all,
in in the airpark home we are buying, our hangar is open-front (no doors). I like the open-front look, but really need a door, so we will be looking for some kind of door.
My my question is, in an effort to keep the door light, rigid, and inexpensive, what does everyone think about making a bi-fold door out of fully-wrapped foam and fiberglass sandwich panels (upper and lower panels)? can it be done and be rigid enough across a 42' span as long as the middle is supported by cables?
there's a 'twist' to my story which I will offer later, but I first want to know if this approach could work for a rectangular opening.
Thanks in advance,
Bruce
NOTE: OK, I'll admit that I could do some of my own calculations, but I'm being lazy (saving energy for putting up the door later).
in in the airpark home we are buying, our hangar is open-front (no doors). I like the open-front look, but really need a door, so we will be looking for some kind of door.
My my question is, in an effort to keep the door light, rigid, and inexpensive, what does everyone think about making a bi-fold door out of fully-wrapped foam and fiberglass sandwich panels (upper and lower panels)? can it be done and be rigid enough across a 42' span as long as the middle is supported by cables?
there's a 'twist' to my story which I will offer later, but I first want to know if this approach could work for a rectangular opening.
Thanks in advance,
Bruce
NOTE: OK, I'll admit that I could do some of my own calculations, but I'm being lazy (saving energy for putting up the door later).
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