Frame the rough opening to 3 inches wider than the garage door size you have selected.
Garage not frammed for garage door.
Width of garage door opening standard widths are 8 9 10 12 14 16 17 and 18 height of the garage door opening standard residential heights are 7 7 6 8 header the header is ideally a minimum 12 wide micro laminated beam that spans the width of the garage door opening.
Loosening the screws on the track.
Garage doors are designed to close steadily and to stop when there is something in the way.
If the path is clear then check the tracks.
Although the keypad is usually mounted in a sheltered spot on the garage door frame it s still outdoors exposed to sun wind rain salt air and or snow.
Garage door lubricant will cost you about 10 to 15 while cleaning out the garage door s tracks shouldn t cost you anything.
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So if your door is not closing all of the way then you should first check to make sure there is nothing underneath it.
A garage door is considered bound when it s difficult or impossible to move up and down.
Adjusting the position of the track.
If you are installing a 9 wide door the opening will be 9 3 wide.
This way they can avoid crushing your car or you if it gets stuck underneath.
Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that are in the tracks to secure it to the garage door frame.
Frame the rough opening to a height that is 1 5 taller than the door that you have selected.
These weather conditions can shorten the keypad s life substantially.