Images (from left): Car Barn1.jpg; Car Barn2.jpg; Car Barn3.jpg; Car Barn4.jpg; Car Barn5.jpg (Photo Captions are available at the end of the release.)
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Florida car barn finished with hydraulic door from Schweiss
FAIRFAX, Minn., July 2, 2024 – In the humid countryside of Tallahassee, Fla., lies a plot of 75 stunning acres owned by Robert Moore. In the heart of that land, stand two hangars and a remarkable 50-foot by 55-foot car barn.
Moore, a veterinary surgeon, finds joy in many hobbies including flying and biking, but his true passion lies in cars. Moore owns four collector cars: a 911 GT3RS Porsche, a 911 turbo Porsche, and a 1967 and a 1968 Land Cruiser, both with frame-off restorations. He was previously storing these cars in his hangar, but the accordion-style door allowed insects to enter the building. With some time to think, Moore finally decided it was time to build a space dedicated to his cars.
The now-famous car barn was built by Skeeter Prather. Throughout the process of constructing the car barn, Moore had one vision in mind. Unlike other shops, he wanted his to look “finished.” When deciding on a door, he said it was a no-brainer; he wanted a door from Schweiss Doors.
Florida can be hot, muggy and buggy. Moore states the only door capable of keeping both the heat and bugs out is a Schweiss door. With his concern about bugs, he chose to go with a hydraulic door because of its strength. The hydraulic door stands at 10-feet high and 30-feet wide. Moore added an extra weather seal, which he recommends to anyone looking for the tightest seal possible. After testing the new door’s strength, he saw how truly airtight this door made the building.
On the inside of the door, the hydraulic lines have been hidden in the attic. This created that clean, finished appearance Moore was looking for. To access these lines for any maintenance, an attic entrance was created. Similar to the hydraulic lines, the hydraulic pump is also hidden. It is set about five feet away in a closet. Minimizing the appearance of cables and hardware was Moore’s goal all along.
The most noticeable aesthetic addition to the door was the windows. Moore expressed how he wanted nothing other than to see out from every wall of his car barn. With help from Schweiss Doors, Moore was able to have the same windows in the door that were installed on the other three walls of the building. This offered the continuous clean look of the building that he was hoping for.
Prather installed the doors and said the instructions, guidance and drawing from Schweiss Doors made the job manageable. With such a tight squeeze from the 15-foot overhang, the installation took some planning, but once they started, the door slipped in like a glove.
After a year with the new car barn and door, Moore is beyond happy with the purchase. The hydraulic door is holding up better than ever and he has yet to see a bug in sight! He says the seal on this door is amazing and he never has to touch the thermostat. The hydraulic door helps keep the cool air in and the warm air out. Moore had talked about his two other hangars and said if he chooses to install new doors, those doors will be from Schweiss Doors.
About Schweiss Doors
Schweiss Doors is the premier manufacturer of hydraulic and bifold liftstrap doors. Doors are custom made to any size for any type of new or existing building for architects and builders determined to do amazing things with their buildings, including the doors. Schweiss also offers a cable to liftstrap conversion package. For more information, visit www.bifold.com.
Photo Captions:
Car Barn1 and Car Barn5: The 10-foot by 30-foot hydraulic door opens to align perfectly with the 15-foot overhang of the car barn.
Car Barn2: Inside the door the hydraulic lines are neatly concealed within the attic, providing a polished and seamless appearance.
Car Barn3: The door’s exterior closes seamlessly, forming a tight seal that effectively blocks out the humid warmth of Florida.
Car Barn4: On the inside of the door, the windows provide a stunning view of the picturesque Tallahassee landscape. The closet to the right of the door serves as a discrete hiding spot for the hydraulic pump, contributing to the room’s minimalist ambiance.