According to garage door statistics, every homeowner needs a strong garage door because, in a day, it can be opened and closed 3-5 times, which amounts to around 1500 times in a year. Although the expected lifespan of a garage door is 15 years, the garage door opener experiences a lot of strain and may get spoiled due to heavy usage.

Steps For Garage Door Installation

In order to install your garage door safely, you need to gather the necessary tools and follow the instructions outlined in the manufacturer's guide. The tools you'll require include: safety glasses, drill, level, adjustable locking pliers, socket bit, drill bits,

Phillips driver bit, hammer, open-ended wrench, and half-inch diameter rods.

1. Release Tension This is the first step that needs caution because garage door springs are usually under great pressure and may cause serious injury if not handled well. To release tension from a garage door, you will need to use adjustable locking pliers.
2. Disconnect The Garage Door From The Opener The second step after releasing the garage door tension is to disconnect the current door from the garage door opener. A simpler and safe way of disconnecting the door is by pulling the red emergency release handle. The trolley arm will now move into a vertical position, then you can manually raise or lower the door manually.
3. Install the New Door You can now begin putting in your new garage door. If the manufacturer hasn't drilled the pilot holes, you need to drill them and then secure the bar to the panel using screws.
4. Securing Hinges and Installing the Tracks The next step is securing all hinges by placing all wheeled axles on the side hinges and installing the top and bottom axles.
5. Assemble all Spring Pieces You now gather all the pieces that support the spring and then attach them to the track.
6. Bolt the Tracks Align the vertical and horizontal tracks, attach them to the door, then bolt them together.
7. Bolt Springs Connect the spring anchors and firmly bolt the two springs to the header bracket.
8. Install the Torsion Rod and Attach the Pulleys
9. Attach the Cable and Tighten all Springs

A garage door installation is a tricky affair and has so many parts that, if installed poorly, may result in damage. It is therefore recommended to look for a professional garage door installation company to ensure safety and proper installation.