I have a very small barn/chicken coop on my land that we basically use as a shed. It currently has a standard door on it. However I just got a new riding lawnmower and would like to store it in said barn. It needs a ramp (there is a lip) and it won't fit through the door.
I am looking for ideas on what kind of door I could use/make. The door is situated about 8 inches from one of the corners of the barn and there are no other windows on the door side. If I were to slap on a 36" hinged door it would open to the inside and be hitting a window on the perpendicular wall.
Cheap would be great, easy to use is a plus, cool looking, and most of all sturdy. I may lock the door (in any way) but security isn't a huge issue as someone who was looking to steal things would have other entries.
Best Answer
One simple and classic option would be a sliding barn door:
You can make the door whatever size you want. You attach a rail to the outside of your shed, some rollers to the top of the door, a handle, and perhaps some retaining or locking hardware. You can make the door in a traditional rails/stiles approach or just cut a piece of plywood to size and paint it.
Here's one idea for a cool look with moderate effort. I haven't done this but am considering it for some new shed doors.