Garage Door Overhang Framing
Step 1 determine the size of the garage door to be installed.
Garage door overhang framing. From the final grade vinyl siding can be touching the ground and fiber cement can be within 2 in. The jambs will be set with a two inch overhang on each side. Plumb the brackets photo by kolin smith. Using a inch bit drill a pilot hole through one of the bottom countersinks then drive a 3 inch deck screw through the bracket and casing and into the framing as shown.
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. Apply caulk to the back of the first bracket and hold it in position flush to the inside of the garage door casing. How to frame a 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. Jun 16 2020 explore susan mcpherson s board garage door overhangs on pinterest.
The technique of building a garage door frame is straightforward and a finished frame can be completed in an hour. Wood garage door framing sheathing and wood siding need to be 6 in. The finished opening needs to be the same size as the garage door itself. Four to 6 in.