How To Frame A 9x7 Garage Door Opening

It seems that everyday i get a call from a customer that is making changes to a garage and needs to know the best way to prepare the door opening.
How to frame a 9x7 garage door opening. I own and manage a construction co. Never base your measurements on the size of the existing door but on the door opening instead. In most cases the answer would be that you want to make the opening the same size as the door and that is the stock answer you will usually get. I ve have a concrete foundation i.
Follow this home depot step by step guide to learn how to frame a door opening in a new wall. If you are framing for highlift please extend the backframing even higher as high as the tracks will go. Required rear clearance for the door. In east central indiana and have done this before.
This guide is intended primarily for our builder customers to explain in detail the measurements and condition we need the work site to be in to properly co. How close do i put my 2x4 framing for the 3 door also how about the garage door how close. Want to put in a 9x7 garage door a 3 door pre frame pre hung. If the opening is not constructed to the proper size and with the proper support structures veteran garage door accepts no responsibility.
About press copyright contact us creators advertise developers terms privacy policy safety how youtube works test new features press copyright contact us creators. How to frame a garage door opening. 2 6 flush with finished frame on its flat against inside wall extend 12 15 inches past opening.