Tips for New Garage Door Installation

As the expert garage door installation technicians here at Chicago Garage Door are well aware of, the technique in which a garage door is installed makes a large difference as to how long the garage door will remain properly functional. In this blog entry, our Chicago new garage door installation experts will provide some excellent tips and steps for those installing brand new garage doors at their property.

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Pay Attention to Safety

When replacing old garage doors with new ones, the tension in the garage door springs will need to be released in order to eliminate the chance that they will shoot off with a ton of pressure – which can prove quite dangerous. Use steel rods to release the spring’s tensions ¼ turn at a time.

Removal of Existing Garage Hardware

Remove and disconnect the garage door opener from the garage door, and then begin to remove the garage door panels, the top one first. When all the garage door panels are removed, take the door frame off the wall completely. If you’re replacing the garage door opener as well, take it off for the new one to be installed.

Installing New Garage Panels

Install the new garage panels just like how you removed the old panels (if you’re installing two-car garage doors, it’s a good idea to utilize a reinforcement bar at the top panel to prevent the door from sagging or bowing.) Many garage door makers drill pilot holes into the garage door panels, making them easy to install. Simply start at the top, and place the panel’s hinges above them gradually, while adding axle supports to the upper and lower panels. In order to install the panels in the garage door opening, put the bottom panels in first, holding them still with a nail through the door’s opening. Then add the other panels on top of these! Completely layered panels will have the top one slicing an inch above the door opening.

Installation of Garage Door Track

Install the garage door track by placing the right brackets onto the vertical track pieces. Put those brackets against the wall, with the wheels properly aligned, and attach the garage door’s cable to the lower axle support – and then the lower brackets directly to the wall. When all of these components are in place, assemble the springs according to the instructions and attach them to the track before attaching the curved part of the track to the ceiling brackets. When all components are in place, begin to bolt the garage door tracks together.

Installation of Garage Door Springs

Find the door’s center and mark this spot as the place th esping support will be installed. Attach springs to all anchors, and then attach the spring locking cone – a crucial safety step, this will prevent the spring from violently popping away with a great deal of pressure. All springs must then be attached to the main header brackets.

Final Installation and Tightening

Install tall torsion rods, cables, and pulleys – place the torsion rod into the holes by the side header brackets, and place the pulleys on either side of the rod. Then attach the cables to the pulley’s wheel and turn it until the cables are tight and secure. Make sure to lock this assembly in place using pliers before moving on to then tighten the springs to the necessary tension for the door. Make sure to consult the garage door and garage door opener’s owner’s manual to find out what the proper spring tension is.