[MassHistPres] Garage doors

[slater at alum.rpi.edu]

As the result of a windstorm in Springfield this past fall, we had a
garage that was smashed by a tree. The homeowner would like to rebuild
it, but instead of swing-open carriage doors they would like to do
simulated carriage doors that can be opened automatically. The
Springfield Historical Commission was amenable to this change provided
the look was good enough.

The proposal the homeowners presented did not meet with much interest,
however, because the door being replaced was over 50% glass, whereas the
simulated door had just one row of glass windows at the top. The SHC is
looking for options that have more glass in them.

Does anyone know of any manufacturers who make a good door of this
style?

Thanks,

Ralph Slate
Springfield, MA