How To Install Roll Up Garage Door

How to Install a Roll-Up Garage Door

### Preparing the Garage Opening 1.

Remove the Old Door:

If there is an existing door, remove it by disconnecting any electrical connections, unbolting the tracks, and lifting the door out of the opening. 2.

Check the Framing:

Ensure the garage opening is square, level, and plumb. Make any necessary adjustments or repairs to the framing to ensure the new door will fit properly. 3.

Install the Header:

If there is no header in place, you will need to install one across the top of the opening. The header should be a 2x10 or 2x12 board, spanning the entire width of the opening and extending at least 6 inches beyond each side. 4.

Mark the Track Positions:

Measure the height of the opening and mark the location of the top and bottom tracks on the header and side jambs. Use a level to ensure the tracks are level. ### Installing the Tracks 1.

Mount the Top Track:

Position the top track against the header, aligning it with the marks you made earlier. Secure the track to the header using bolts or screws every 2-3 feet. 2.

Install the Side Tracks:

Position the side tracks against the side jambs, aligning them with the marks you made. Secure the tracks to the jambs using bolts or screws every 2-3 feet. 3.

Check the Tracks:

Use a level to check that the tracks are level and plumb. Make any necessary adjustments to the track mounting. ### Installing the Door 1.

Install the Barrel:

Attach the barrel to the header using the provided brackets and hardware. The barrel should be centered in the opening and positioned according to the manufacturer's instructions. 2.

Attach the Curtains:

Unroll the door curtains and attach them to the barrel using the provided brackets and hardware. 3.

Tension the Door:

Use a turnbuckle or cable tensioner to tension the door curtains, ensuring they are taut and the door opens and closes smoothly. 4.

Install the Bottom Bar:

Attach the bottom bar to the bottom of the door curtains using the provided brackets and hardware. The bottom bar should be level and secure the curtains in place. ### Wiring and Controls 1.