How To Install A Double Garage Door

High by 8 or 9 ft.

How to install a double garage door.

Specialists in the home improvement industry do garage door installation too. I realized that the builders left an opening between the block of only 16 1 2. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. It is a 2 6 stud wall and they placed 2 6 inside the entire jam making the opening 15 9 before trim.

We sell and install clopay garage doors. Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials. The average cost of aluminum garage doors are 600 900 00 on average and can exceed 2 500 per garage door on the luxury end. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.

Standard single doors are 7 ft. Garage doors are available in wood fiberglass and steel. Because the doors are so large few home centers and only some garage door stores keep many doors in stock so expect to order one instead of buying it off the shelf. They charge 350 500 to install a double car garage doors and 250 for single size door.

As the largest manufacturer of residential garage doors clopay is the only residential garage door brand backed by the good housekeeping seal which carries a limited 2 year warranty. I just had a garage built and am preparing to install my garage door. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. Cost can add up quickly especially if you re a novice and have never attempted a double garage door installation before.

Many new doors come with pilot holes drilled by the manufacturer. Pella 192 in x 84 in insulated true white gray double garage door with windows. This doesn t include hardware or labor. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.

High by 16 ft. Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. If you ve already purchased a garage door his firm will charge just for the installation. How much do double garage doors cost on average.