How To Hang Garage Door Rails

To install the opener you ll need to hang another angle iron from the center joist on your garage s ceiling.

How to hang garage door rails.

There are five basic garage door track options although the first two are by far the most common ones used in residential installations. Install the third door panel in a similar manner. 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.

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. Slide one of the vertical rails on the wound. Screw the track to the door frame. Most common garage door track options.

Torsion see above which mounts on the header above the door and extension photo 1 which floats above the upper roller track. This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to assemble and hang a new garage door. Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. Check to ensure track is parallel to the door then screw the track to the wall framing.

In the past extension springs were safer to install but didn t have containment cables running through the center of the spring. Begin installing your new door. If you want to install new horizontal and vertical rails for the doors of your garage you do not need the help of a professional. See below for a shopping list and tools subscribe to this ol.

Gather your tools and accessories and do the work yourself during the weekend. The installation process varies by manufacturer so read the instructions provided with the garage door. Insert the hinge and roller into the track and attach to the second door panel. 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.

Install the weatherstripping onto the bottom edge of the bottom door panel. Adjust the track to ensure door fits without rubbing then tighten lag screws with ratchet wrench. Garage door springs come in two styles.