Garage Door Installation Guides


Learn just how to eliminate an old garage door as well as mount a new one with these comprehensive step-by-step instructions.

STEP 1

Take the Door Measurements

Prior to purchasing a new garage door, take some measurements. Procedure the size of the door from the real architectural participant, not the trim item.

Next off, measure for head area so there is enough area for the door to in fact run. Reduced the door to make certain there are no pipes or mounting participants in the way.

STEP 2

Lower the Door

Each door is various– some need to be gotten when they are in the up setting as well as some when they remain in the down position. If a door has tension springs on them, it should be taken down when it remains in the up position. It is extremely crucial that there is no stress on the door when taking it apart.

As soon as the door is up and locked into place there is no tension on the spring as well as it is safe to release it.

Keep in mind that when the springs are released there is absolutely nothing to aid with weight substitute. Garage doors evaluate 150 extra pounds or even more as well as if the door were not secured place, there would require to be some method of holding it up until it can be reduced by hand. If no one is readily available to assist, a clamp can be put on the track at the end of the door (Picture 1). When all set, release the clamp and also take the weight of the door.

Eliminate the stress spring cables and then very carefully put the door down

STEP 3

Eliminate the Door Panels

Get rid of the pin of the leading center brace as well as loosen up the brace (Photo 1).

Remove the nuts from the bolts on the leading panel (Picture 2). Remove the nuts at the top of the next panel down. The initial panel ought to come right out.

Proceed this procedure up until all the panels have actually been eliminated.

STEP 4

Disassemble the Driver

Remove the old door tracks and also the laser sensing unit that maintains the door from shutting when an item is under it.

Eliminate the brackets holding the track in position. Detach the track from the brackets that allow it to hang from the ceiling. Maintain a company hold on the rail or it will fall (Photo 1).

Remove the old operator by unfastening the brackets holding it in position and also trim the wiring (Photo 2). Make use of a ladder to relax the electric motor on till a person is offered to help draw the whole point down.

STEP 5

Prepare the Structure

Before starting installation, check to make certain all of the new door’s hardware is represented.

Eliminate the header trim and the old 2″ x 4″ s so the harsh opening can be reframed. Make use of new 2″ x 4″ s for this and connect them with 16-penny nails.

STEP 6

Degree the New Door

Set the bottom item of the brand-new garage door in position to make sure it complies with the concrete floor. Check it with a degree and include shims until it is level. Use a compass to see to it is the best distance in between the concrete as well as the bottom of the door on the highest possible side. Record a line throughout all-time low to show where to cut.

Utilize a circular saw to cut off all-time low of the panel. Trim gradually and comply with the line as close as possible so it will certainly be a great fit to the door.

STEP 7

Mount Weather Condition Stripping

To finish the lower panel, install weather condition removing making use of galvanized roof nails.

Note: Weather removing will certainly wear in time as well as requires to be replaced.

STEP 8

Attach the Corner Braces and also Build the Hinges

The edge braces normally have an R and an L on them so they can conveniently be set up on the proper side. Bring them completely down flush to the bottom of the door (Image 1). The heart formed locations are where the screws go.

Next off, start developing the hinges. The hinges are all phoned number near the bottom (Picture 2). The first area will be ones completely throughout. The one constantly goes at all-time low. The next section will have twos on the edges and a one in the middle, the following will certainly have 3s on the sides and also a one in the center, etc

STEP 9

Set Up Tracks as well as Rollers

Once the joints for the bottom panel are in area, install rollers in each of the ones at the sides.

Establish the track around the lower 2 wheels. Braces will in fact secure the track to the wall, yet it is better to wait up until the end so the doors can be as close as needed. Attach the brackets (they have a little play in them).

The track is somewhat flexible so it is easy to fit the rollers into it. Affix the track to the new 2″ x 4″ framing.

STEP 10

Mark the Hinges

The middle hinges go 48″ in from the edges of the panel, as well as the last hinge goes 1-3/4″ from the side, much like the very first one. Use a woodworker’s square to mark them before installing the hinges.

STEP 11

Attach the Panels

Assembled the stress pole setting up. Follow the producer’s directions for assembly really carefully, since the springs on them are very solid.

It is essential to bring all the door equipment, devices, and panels right into the garage now, since till the panels are attached to each other, you are pretty much stuck in the garage when the panels begin stacking up.

The tongue of each panel fits over the groove of the panel listed below it as the rollers slide on the panels down the track.

STEP 12

Attach the Tracks

Once pleased that the rollers will not bind in the track, secure it down with screws. Link the horizontal track and vertical track. It is exceptionally vital that the two align properly (Photo 1) or the door will certainly be out of line and also the wheel will certainly bump. Incorporate the horizontal track (Picture 2). Link the tracks on the other side.

STEP 13

Mount completion Bearing

Completion bearing is what the tension rod will move through as well as spin. It is simple to install. Both plates take place the outside. A hex head enters all-time low and also a carriage bolt in the top.

STEP 14

Fasten the Hinges

Prior to setting the last panel in the tracks, established the power device on the actual frame and also slide it ultimately. Solidified screws are utilized to attach the facility brace (Image 1). They are a different type screw– they are tougher and will last a lot longer. See to it the bracket is level (to the eye) when set up as well as leave the brace a little loose so modifications can be made. Fasten down all the joints (Photo 2).

STEP 15

Set up the Cable and also Spring

To mount the cord that will certainly pull the door up, attach it down panel.

Thread the cable via the cable television winder (Picture 1) and also wrap it around. Once the wire is wrapped, tighten up down the set screws (Image 2). If liked, a specialist can be worked with to wind the spring. We strongly recommend a garage door specialist like Oz Automation to assist you in doing this job. This will be affecting the safety of the doors.

STEP 16

Set Up the Driver Support

Mount the brackets to hold the brand-new driver. Make absolutely specific they are firmly in position. A couple more braces suspend and also sustain the real electric motor of the operator (Image 1).

Attach the bracket holding the spring in place to the header support block. Attach the rail of the operator to the bracket and also install the motor (Picture 2).

STEP 17

Set up the Trim and also Paint

To set up the trim, utilize a paint scraper to eliminate the old caulk. The plastic trim is installed with surface nails. Repaint the door.

Note: A task such as this is very labor extensive. Enable adequate time to install the door to ensure that it is done securely.