Garage Height

[Empty Pockets]

And think about a roll-up door at the entry, to not lose any of your ceiling to the garage door.

Oh, dear God, "ditto" regarding what RALPHIE said. I had to change my std door-and-track setup for a 'roll up door' for just the reason RALPHIE mentioned.

 

[meandmyredcorvette]

Building a new garage and want to install some 4 post lifts. I believe I need 12 ft. of ceiling height to do this, and wanted to confirm that this is correct. Thanks.

My ceilings are 9'6" and I get cars on 2 lifts with no problems

 

[06fordgt]

14 feet is best. Of course you can have lower depending on what cars you are storing. 2 GTs even 9 feet works. But not comfortable. Also go side mount with the door operators for the best clearance.

 

[FBA]

Yup, Chamberlin (Liftmaster 3800 or 8500) jackshaft DC motors is the only way to go! And FWIW, i have 12 feet, but the doors run only inches from the ceiling. Plenty of room with 12' ceilings! On a build from scratch though, I'd go 14'.