Placing the first panel and track 1.
Putting a garage door on.
Lay weather stripping over the bottom door panel.
Measure the garage door opening before purchasing panels.
You ll need to release the tension in the torsion spring before you begin working on the garage door.
Next lower the panel into place and screw the corresponding part of the track to the door frame.
Door opening height and width headroom from top of.
To install a garage door start by placing the first panel in the doorway and installing the parts of your track according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Insert the bottom piece into the door frame and use a level to properly set the piece.
Installing a new double garage door yourself will save you several hundred dollars and should take eight to 12 hours if you re fairly handy.
After the tension has been released disconnect the existing garage door opener from the door.
Use a tape measure to carefully record the length and width.
Begin installing your new door.
Install the second.
Once the piece is in.
Installing a garage door step 1.
You can do most of the new garage door installation project yourself but you should recruit help for removing the old door.