How to Install Roll Up Garage Door Tracks

One type of garage door is a roll-up door. A roll-up door has several different panels connected by hinges that have wheels attached to the sides. The wheels are located inside metal tracks, which lock the door into position and provide a surface for the wheels to roll on. When installing a new garage door, the tracks must be installed properly in order for the door to function. This is a project you can complete with a little assistance.

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Instructions

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  Assemble the door tracks. The precise method can vary by manufacturer, so follow the instructions.
- 2
  Install the rollers and any needed brackets on the bottom door section, following the manufacturer's instructions. Move the panel into the doorway, centering it.
- 3
  Slide the tracks over the wheels on the door panel, leaving a small amount of space between the panel and the tracks so movement isn't restricted.
- 4
  Drive screws partway through the holes on the tracks and into the framing. Don't drive the screws completely into the framing yet in case you need to adjust the tracks.
- 5
  Connect the hinge and roller to one side of the second door panel.
- 6
  Place the second door panel on top of the first panel, sliding the wheel into the track as you do it.
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  Attach the wheel to the other side of the second door panel.
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  Check the tracks for level and make sure they're not too tight against the door, and screw them tightly into the door frame.

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