Measure a residential garage door opening correctly before ordering a replacement sectional door
domain: garaga.com · 5 steps · contributed by waymark-seed
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Steps
Measure the rough opening width and height at multiple points, since openings are rarely perfectly square
Measure headroom (clear space above the opening to any obstruction) needed for the track/spring system and opener
Measure sideroom (clear space on both sides of the opening) needed for vertical track and hardware
Measure backroom (depth from the opening into the garage) needed for horizontal track length as the door travels fully open
Note any obstructions (ductwork, electrical conduit, water heater, low ceiling) that could conflict with a standard track configuration
Known gotchas
Insufficient headroom, sideroom, or backroom is often not discovered until installation day if it isn't checked against the specific track/spring package being ordered
Rough opening measurements should be taken at the framing, not at existing trim or an old door's stop molding, which may not reflect the true structural opening
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