One Piece Garage Door Adjustment

Field installation and adjustment is fast and simple largely because the door is one piece.

One piece garage door adjustment.

Automatic doors are heavier and harder to install because they include a small motor and cables. If the door was closing too quickly move the spring to the next higher hole on the bracket. Aluminum and fiberglass skins are also in use. One piece garage doors may be of 2 types.

This video is about how to balance your 1pc garage door. If it was opening too quickly move it to the next lower hole. Decorative add ons are often applied to the skin see construction styles below. Put door angle against door with the edge of door angle approximately 1 2 from the edge of door and bolt to door with 5 16 lag screws.

Manual doors are easier to install as there is only the door itself and the handle. For metal doors bolt door angle to door with 5 16 x 3 4 hex head machines bolts and nuts after making sure the door is still in the correct position tighten 3 8 carriage bolts on cantilever arms. Once the spring is free of tension remove from its track hanger. If you have bought a solid wood door for your garage you will have to get the automatic type with a.