How to install sectional garage doors

in exterior •  4 years ago 

This guide contains information on how to install a sectional garage door to UK specifications, as well as some helpful information to consider before making a purchase. See https://oakvillewindowsanddoors.ca/exterior-doors-oakville/

Things to Consider:

Is the door placed between the opening or behind the opening?

Do you want to automate your door?

Do you want to insulate the door?

These are the main concerns, since you have door and frame colors, window options and so on, the list of options is usually quite long so it's a good idea to read the brochure carefully before making your decision.

Between or behind
For sectional garage doors, they are intended to be installed behind the opening, as they allow full height and width access. However, it is not always possible to position your new sectional door completely behind the opening. This may be because you lack height or space behind the supports, or in some cases you do not have supports on either side of the opening.

Height
Do you have enough space behind the lintel and back to the garage to properly position the tracks and sprockets? A rule of thumb to help you fix this is that you try to push the box all the way up and down the garage door all the way to the garage. If something is in the way, such as lighting or a downward slope of the ceiling, you may need to reconsider the type of door you want to install or make any necessary adjustments before installing the door, such as removing lights or raising / moving the door. roof beams if possible and etc.

Side room
Gas and electricity meters can often be mounted on the garage wall and you may need to check if they are in the way. If they get in the way, you can ask your gas or electricity supplier to move them. Provided they don't have to move them too far, it is usually free or they may charge you. Call them to find out what their policy is on this.

Measurement
Measure the brick-to-brick opening at the bottom, center, and top of the opening and record those dimensions. Now measure the dimensions from the floor to the lintel on the left, center and right of the opening and record them. Do they match? If not, place a 4- to 6-foot spirit level on the sides, lintel, and floor to see where the hole extends beyond the square. If the floor protrudes more than 2 cm, it may open when the door is closed. Consider leveling the floor before installing the door. If the supports are uneven, you may need to order a slightly smaller door when placed between the opening so that you can mount the door straight. Then contact your sectional door supplier to order the door for you.

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