4 Common Mistakes to Avoid When you do Garage Doors Installing

If you're a seasoned DIYer or weekend warrior, some projects require an extra dose of experience. One such project is the garage door installation.

Making mistakes could affect door alignment, damage garage door components, or cause injury.

To help you avoid costly and dangerous mistakes when garage doors installing, we've put together an overview of 7 common mistakes that DIYers make. Take a minute and read today's post before starting your installation project. Garage Door Repair & Installation Services

 1. Choosing the wrong garage door

 Believe it or not, when people look at your home, they don't just notice your landscape. When it comes to selecting a new garage door, curb appeal matters. If you buy a door to complement the architecture of your home, it will get the approval of the neighbors.

Beyond pleasing others, choosing the right garage door will save you a lot of hassle.

When you buy your new door, you will find multiple options. Some styles move outward, while others slide from right to left or roll-up. Most homeowners prefer sectional garage doors for a few reasons, including:

• Ample free space for cars

• Easy to combine with garage door openers

• Available in a variety of styles

You won't have to sacrifice curb appeal for convenience, but even better is knowing you've chosen the door that best suits your needs and budget. Speaking of budget, we will talk about a mistake that many owners make regarding price.

 2. Impatience can disarm your garage door installation

 Of course, you want the job done yesterday, but people rushing to install garage doors tend to make more costly mistakes. If you are doing the work yourself, take a minute and read the instruction manual. This is not the project that you rely solely on your instincts!

Also, make sure you have the right tools for the job, which may include the following:

• Cordless drill
• Level
• Stairs
• Set of plugs
• Screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench 

Although this is not a complete list, it is a start. The instruction manual will likely include a list of the required door installation equipment.

Tip: Don't forget your safety glasses!

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 3. Poor garage door opener placement

 Another common mistake is the lost garage door opener. If you connect the opener in the wrong place, the gate will not work properly.

Sometimes people connect the door opener to the side. Do this and you will notice that the door turns every time it is opened.

The lift motor must be connected to the center of the door opening. Installs in the center to prevent the door from jamming and the door panels from bending.

If your gate uses torsion springs, you may be able to install the opener off-center. While some models allow off-center installation, check your door's instructions to verify location.

 4. Use of wrong hardware fasteners

 Be careful about using the wrong fasteners for your garage door installation project.

Nails are preferred by many homeowners for almost all projects. One reason is cost: People assume that nails cost less than screws. Nails work well for things that won't budge, but after regular use they tend to bend or break.

The best fastener for this project is the screw, specifically the lag screw.

The lag screws are hard and strong, making them the preferred fastener over nails. They are the ideal solution for connecting heavy materials responsible for loading. Considering that a 2-car garage door weighs between 155 and 225 pounds, you want something with superior tensile strength that will hold the door together.

Sure, nails could save you a few dollars in door installation costs, but you could end up with a damaged door or major repair problems later on.

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