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Door Model/Material Limitations if Using a Vertical Lift Track?

Hi everyone!

I was hoping for a bit of support on a new door and track planning, for a new construction garage in my residential home.

The problem (opportunity!) statement: I have a ~16 foot ceiling, single car garage. I would like to use a full vertical lift door in order to place a loft/workshop at the top of the garage with "free and clear" headroom. Example listed 5th down at this site: https://www.garaga.com/information/faq/types-of-lift

My contractor's sub says I am limited in garage door selection, which was relayed to me thirdhand by the GC. Does this sound right? I would have assumed any standard door will work, it is the track that matters? Or is he meaning the door material?

Door and motor recommendations are welcome as well!

Additional context if necessary: We are about 2-3 blocks from the ocean so rust/weatherproofing in terms of door material is a real concern.

Asking all of this so I go into a meeting soon prepared, thanks so much in advance!

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u/5horizonsrr — 10 days ago