My garage doors set in a recess that's maybe 1" below the floor grade. I guess it's to keep rain from washing under the door (?, works great for that). Anyway, someone asked me what's it's called and I have no idea. Anyone know the common name?

Threshold???

Doorway to garage?  

 

Concrete.

 

Weather strip.

 

Door jamb.

 

Transition.

Edited May 18, 20215 yr by kmealy

Guessing apron or approach.  Danl

Maybe it doesn't have a name. On another site someone said they call it "recessed overhead door door sill" which is certainly a complete description, but isn't exactly all that handy. Anyway, the person that asked me what it's called is building a house and asked the builder to include this feature. When they described it the builder looked at them like they were nuts (so I'm told). Guess he'll have to stop over and take a look at ours.

Whatever it's called it's a good idea.

It has it's downsides. While it does keep out the rain, rolling things in/out of the garage can be a real problem. A time or 2 we've had some heavy rain in the winter months which made the recess wet, and then it froze to the door seal. But overall I like it, especially since the garage floor concrete has that extra slick finish and once it's wet it's like walking on ice.

I've heard it called something by an elderly gentleman who tripped over it frequently, but I'm not allowed to post that word here!

7 hours ago, HARO50 said:

I've heard it called something by an elderly gentleman who tripped over it frequently, but I'm not allowed to post that word here!

 

Maybe we could guess.  Did he say           ??????????????????????????????

10 hours ago, HandyDan said:

 

Maybe we could guess.  Did he say           ??????????????????????????????

Among other things!