Installing a garage door.
How to install a garage door in new construction.
If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center.
Door opening height and width headroom from top of opening to ceiling and back room length of garage.
The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor.
Screw cable brackets to the door to secure the weather stripping.
Adjust the threshold for a tight seal as long as it is adjustable as directed by the manufacturer.
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For the headroom you should have about 10 to 12 of space depending on the spring system you re installing.
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Use impact driver to mount hinges to the bottom panel of garage door.
How to install a garage door.
3 place sections in opening.
The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it.
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Apply paintable caulk and insulate around the entire door frame.
Fill all nail holes with caulk and insulate with weather stripping where applicable.
Attach weather stripping to the bottom edge of garage door.
Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.
A quick tutorial on the various steps.
To hold the level in place tape it to the section.
Begin installing your new door.
5 attach springs and connect cables.
Measure the various areas where the door will be installed.
Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.
Center and level the first section after you install the brackets.
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Finish the door as directed by the manufacturer.
Measure attach hinges and handles.
Garage door installation how to install a new door.