Putting A Garage Door On

Installing a new double garage door yourself will save you several hundred dollars and should take eight to 12 hours if you re fairly handy.

Putting a garage door on.

Install the second. You ll need to release the tension in the torsion spring before you begin working on the garage door. Measure the garage door opening before purchasing panels. Use a tape measure to carefully record the length and width.

How to install a garage door step 1. 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. Measure the various areas where the door will be installed.

Next lower the panel into place and screw the corresponding part of the track to the door frame. After the tension has been released disconnect the existing garage door opener from the door. Insert the bottom piece into the door frame and use a level to properly set the piece. Lay weather stripping over the bottom door panel.

Once the piece is in. At a home improvement store purchase some rubber weather stripping. You can do most of the new garage door installation project yourself but you should recruit help for removing the old door.