How To Hang Garage Door Rails

Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track.

How to hang garage door rails.

The installation process varies by manufacturer so read the instructions provided with the garage door. Screw the track to the door frame. To install the opener you ll need to hang another angle iron from the center joist on your garage s ceiling. Check to ensure track is parallel to the door then screw the track to the wall framing.

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. Gather your tools and accessories and do the work yourself during the weekend. Most common garage door track options. Garage door rails how to install horizontal and vertical garage door rails.

Follow the included instructions to hook up the opener and fasten it to the spring system with a pulley and cable. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws. Install the third door panel in a similar manner. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to assemble and hang a new garage door.

Overhead acting garage door track options are best described by the size or radius of the curved track component or by the amount of low headroom the door must fit in. Adjust the track to ensure door fits without rubbing then tighten lag screws with ratchet wrench. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. There are five basic garage door track options although the first two are by far the most common ones used in residential installations.

See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to this ol. Install the garage door opener. In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2.

Install the weatherstripping onto the bottom edge of the bottom door panel. Slide one of the vertical rails on the wound. Garage door springs come in two styles.