How To Install Garage Door Jambvs

Slant or slightly bend the nails to secure them in place.

How to install garage door jambvs.

Replacing weathered piece of the frame surrounding the garage door. Set the bottom piece into position insert the bottom piece into the door frame and use a level to properly set the piece. After that nail the extended door jamb to the frame. Always start with the side where the door will attach to the hinges.

Ensure the jambs are a good fit. This reduces the possibility of bending. If necessary shim under the lower side jamb until the door is plumb. Use a level to make sure the door is plumb.

The back jambs must be perpendicular plumb and square. This video is promotional and not intended to be educational. Once the piece is in place tap nails partway into each jamb. Use a measuring tape to measure the length of the hinges and cut out the appropriate shape from the door jambs.

There are two possibilities to choose from. Install the jambs after making sure the door framing is plumb and level place the side jamb vertically on one side of the doorway resting on the floor use a nail gun with 2 finish nails to nail it to the framing making sure it s plumb and flush to the wallsnail the other side jamb as well. Refer to the instructions for sectional doors to frame the sides and head of jambs at the inside of a garage. Nail in the header jamb piece into place.

Set up a power drill with a 1 16 inch drill bit and drill pilot holes for nails. Apply glue on the door jambs paste the door jambs in place and let it dry. Center the door and frame in the rough opening as a test fit. Adjust as necessary to keep the door jambs square with each other.

Check headroom and rear clearance of the door so as to have enough room for the door to work properly. Make sure to fasten the hinge side jambs directly to the stud.