Sliding barn door hardware

[Snow and Rocks]

I'm in the process of building a new shed/workshop and have decided that a set of double sliding doors is probably the way forward. It's in quite an exposed location on an Aberdeenshire hillside so it seems the best option to avoid large hinged or roller doors catching the wind.

The opening will be roughly 4m(w) by 3(h) so the doors will be reasonably heavy - has anyone any experience or recommendations?

[Snow and Rocks]

Thanks for that - much appreciated.

1) I was planning on wood - mostly for ease of build but also because it looks better and more in keeping with the rest of the building.

2) there's already a pedestrian door so no issues with accessing any internal securing bolts etc.

3) will have a look at those, the rest of the building is deliberately quite airy so not too fussed about a perfect seal but might still be worth fitting so there's not a gale howling in.

4) Level probably the best option I think. How easy are yours to open and close? I'm hopeful that with decent modern hardware my girlfriend should be able to open them easily on her own? Do you remember what hardware you used?

[Snow and Rocks]

I'm not convinced any large workshop door is particularly secure unless you spend an absolute fortune. Even if I did fit a completely secure door it would be pretty straightforward to gain access elsewhere, there's not really much of significant value in there anyway.

Thanks for the other tips - much appreciated.