A complete guide to garage door installation

A door at the beginning or end of the garage that opens either manually or by motors is called a garage door. They may be made from single or multiple panels depending on their size. The evidence of garage doors could be seen from 450 BC. Garage door installation could be done by you as well as any service provider. It is an easy DIY project but people usually have other things to worry about and hence try to hire professional to do the door installation work for them.

Material of garage doors

Before installing any garage door, you should know the materials and quality of garage doors. Several materials are used in the manufacture of garage doors. Let us know about them briefly:

• Aluminium garage doors- they are light weighted, rust-resistant, cheap in price, easily maintained. Since it is lightweight, it will find it easily cause dents. 
• Fiberglass garage doors- fiberglass is thick and reinforced plastic sheet, mixed with resin to form quite a strong material. It is said that garage doors made of fiberglass can compete with steel sheets as well. They are comparatively more expensive than aluminium and steel garage doors. 
• Wood garage doors- these are expensive, high maintenance, sturdy material garage doors. Although they provide an aesthetic look the installation and maintenance will sure make a hole in your pocket. Fiberglass garage doors are also as sturdy as the wooden ones but a bit cheaper. If you are willing to install a cheaper wood garage door, it will break and dishearten you easily. 
• Steel garage doors- they are the most commonly used garage doors. It is a budget-friendly and sturdy option for a middle-class man. There is a variety of measurements for this product. Installation is also easy and you need not worry about its breakage while installing. 

Types of garage doors

There is a wide variety of sizes and shapes of garage doors. Choose the one that matches the garage, is something you need, and the budget is apprehending. A pro tip for you: go for the battery-operated or the motor-operated garage doors. They are easy to lift and height is not an issue then. Although the maintenance could be a bit costlier but investing in comfort is always a wise decision. 

• Rolling up garage doors
• Side-hinged garage doors
• Sectional garage doors
• Side sliding garage doors
• Tilting garage doors

Tools for garage door installation

The process of garage door installation is impossible without using proper instruments. Yes of course, so they are enumerated below:

• Manual tools like pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, etc. are required
• Ladders
• Safety gears
• Leather gloves
• Machine oil for smooth gliding of doors

Steps for garage door installation

Following is the step one must adhere to if they want to install a garage door by themselves. However, note that the installation of different types of doors would be different. 

• First things first, you must measure the length and width of the space where you will fit the garage door. For this, you can use a measuring tape to precisely note down the length and width.
• Weather stripping is a must to have a thing. You can get some at any nearby hardware store easily. Carefully insert the edges of the panels in the tube.
• After this, with the help of screws and machines, fit the door panel carefully in its place. Try to slide or open it to check its performance. 
• After the garage door installation, make sure that all the screws are tightened properly to avoid any future mishap.

Slide the door and see if there is any obstruction, try to clean the brackets. If the hindrance exists, call a professional. This article was for those who already have some idea of mechanical works. Be very careful while accomplishing garage door installation. It is suggested that you hire a professional door installer to do the best work for you efficiently.