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How to install door from garage to house.
Attach weather stripping to the bottom edge of garage door.
Prepare and install the sill.
Installing an exterior door that is insulated and made of steel can be heavy and cumbersome due to the weight of the materials.
Screw cable brackets to the door to secure the weather stripping.
If the sill on your new door is thinner than the one you removed you may have to build up the sill area.
If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center.
Learning how to do this will also add the knowledge needed to install doors anywhere else.
Use impact driver to mount hinges to the bottom panel of garage door.
Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2.
If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper.
Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.
Installing an entry door for the garage is the right step in utilizing space wisely.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to assemble and hang a new garage door.
Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size.
The home depot offers garage door brands and product lines that are available for installation in a wide range of designs with options and upgrades to achieve the perfect look.
Our brick opening was level and plumb but this isn t always.
Cut out and replace any rotted wood.
Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.
Begin installing your new door.