Framing Overhead Garage Door Opening

It is the owner and or the owners contractor to prepare the opening for the garage door.

Framing overhead garage door opening.

For almost 100 years the overhead door brand has stood for product quality and expertise as well as professional service. The headroom of your garage refers to the space between the opening and the ceiling. Step 1 measure the old door if you are replacing an existing door with one of the same size or the new door of choice if you are building a new garage. Cut four 2 x 4 trimmers to this length and nail two each to either side of the rough opening.

These trimmers should be. This diagram is not intended as designs for building a new garage it shows the minimum framing needs for the installation of an overhead style garage door. The rough opening is equal to the size of the door but you need to figure back head and side room before choosing and installing the new garage door. The overhead door brand is one of the most recognized and respected brands in the garage door industry.

Pull a measurement from the floor of your space to the ceiling next to the door opening. This lumber will be used to attach your garage door track and a portion of your assembly. Frame the rough opening for the garage door to 3 inches wider than the garage door you have selected. Other types of doors that require a headroom are tilt up garage doors popularly known as.