New Construction Garage Door Opening

Header the header is ideally a minimum 12 wide micro laminated beam that spans the width of the garage door opening.

New construction garage door opening.

Use a tape measure to determine the dimensions of your garage door opening and the depth of the garage to ensure space for an accompanying garage door opener. Whether you have a custom or odd size. Ask the local garage door dealer in your area to explain the difference between doors and the options that are available. For colder areas capture the measurements of the surrounding garage door wall space in case you need an insulated garage door.

The garage door can be made to fit the opening. Opening by design or by mistake usually. How should i prepare my garage door frame. Header requirement 2 at minimum the header should be 12 wide with doubled 2 4 at opening and ceiling running the width of the door with a 2 4 in the center of the opening for the center bracket to attach to.

This guide is intended primarily for our builder customers to explain in detail the measurements and condition we need the work site to be in to properly co. Getting the opening ready. See our pdf for all the information.