How To Insstall A Garage Door

To hold the level in place tape it to the section.

How to insstall a garage door.

The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it. Center and level the first section after you install the brackets. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.

To install a garage door start by placing the first panel in the doorway and installing the parts of your track according to the manufacturer s instructions. Door opening height and width headroom from top of opening to ceiling and back room length of garage. 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. Next lower the panel into place and screw the corresponding part of the track to the door frame.

Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. For the headroom you should have about 10 to 12 of space depending on the spring system you re installing.