Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
How to install new door from garage to house.
An older double garage door can weigh anywhere from 250 to 450 lbs.
Use impact driver to mount hinges to the bottom panel of garage door.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to assemble and hang a new garage door.
This weight coupled with deteriorating hardware makes older garage doors a frequent scene of home accidents.
Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.
Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
New garage door installation overview.
A remodeler doing a flip house changes out all the doors in the home to update the interior and replaces the old door to the garage with a hollow core interior door.
We recommend that the door between garage and residence should be equipped with a self closing device although no longer required by the irc and fbc.
Attach weather stripping to the bottom edge of garage door.
Begin installing your new door.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.