Holeing Out A Garage Door

Removal of torsion springs.
Holeing out a garage door. Place plastic tarps on the ground beneath the hole on both sides of the garage door. Choosing a garage door size. Use a hammer to tap the planks in between the door and the floor on each side of the garage door opening. Many garage doors have a powerful torsion spring located horizontally above the door.
A garage door which is not linked to a spring weighs it s real weight and trying to handle it alone could be dangerous. Depending on the brand. A new garage door is a diy project any homeowner can do with a couple of strong friends. There is no standard garage door size.
Holding the stick horizontal press it up against the garage door right above the hole. When the door is lowered the spring winds up tightly creating a pulling force that helps lift the door up. However a single garage door at eight to nine feet wide and seven to eight feet high is a common measurement for many homes. Use 2x4s that are as high as the garage door opening.
If you need a double garage door the typical measurement is 16 ft. Then drag the stick down over the foam filled hole as you press down on it evenly. First check the sensor lights. Clutter or obstructions that block the sensor are the first problems to look for if your door won t close or in extreme cases open at all.
You can now undo the panels of your door starting by the top panel. Our partners at clopay offer custom garage doors in a variety of sizes. After removing the old door installing the new door is done by stacking the door panels one at a time and fitting the roller tracks around the panels wheels. Smooth the foam on the outside of the door.
Stand a stepladder at one side of the framed door opening. Turn off the garage door opener if there is one so that the door will not move while you are patching the hole. We suggest you place a wood block under the door before closing it to prevent getting your fingers caught. Now it s time to take the paint stick and walk around to the outside of the garage door.