How To Fit A Garage Door Frame

If the door is 7 tall frame the opening 7 1 5.

How to fit a garage door frame.

Frame the rough opening to a height that is 1 5 taller than the door that you have selected. This is a quick video on installing a garag. Hold the tape measure up to the top of the door frame. Fit wedges under the sill to push it up against the lintel.

If the door has 2x6 walls then the frame will always be 6 1 2 16 5 cm. Note the measurement and save it for later. How to install a garage door. Keep in mind that if the door has 2x4 walls then the frame will be 4 1 2 11 4 cm.

Use a spirit level to get the sill perfectly horizontal. If you purchase a door that is slightly too big you can always trim the edges with a circular saw. Insert the assembled frame into the opening. When it fits well screw new hinges onto the door on the top and bottom edges.

In this video we show you how to adjust the top fixtures on your garage door to reduce the gaps between the door and the jamb. Typical up and over style garage door. Align the smaller mounting plates on each hinge with the inside face of the garage door frame at each side. If you are installing a 9 wide door the opening will be 9 3 wide.

Buy garage door top fixtures. Installing a garage door. This is necessary not only for the lifting and manoeuvring of the door but also for the sighting and positioning of the opening mechanism. External doors should open inwards.

A quick tutorial on the various steps. Mark the location of the machined holes and drill these at each side of the frame. Once you remove the old door measure the height and width of the doorway so you can purchase a door that will fit well.