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Can I Reuse My Old Garage Door Tracks?

June 23, 2014

Reusing your old garage door tracks might seem like an easy way to save some money when replacing your old or damaged residential garage door. Many homeowners are so strongly tempted to install their new door on their old track that they fail to take into account the safety hazards and risks of their choice. While reusing old tracks can be done, it is important to consider the following facts before jumping at the possible opportunity of saving a few bucks.

Things to Consider before Reusing your Old Garage Door Tracks

If you are installing a different brand door, or even a different style within a given brand, the old track may not fit with the new door. The door thickness and weight are key factors in determining the type of track a specific door will need. If a new door is thicker or heavier than the old one, even by a few pounds, the tracks may not be able to support it and it becomes a serious safety issue. In addition to weight and thickness, headroom and operator size and location can also affect track requirements that may or may not be fulfilled by the old tracks. The sections and tracks of a garage door operate as a system and if one is lacking, the system fails and injury can result. According to DASMA, to ensure the long life and maximum performance of your door, you should always use the track that is specifically designed for your new garage door. If you need help choosing a new garage door or would like a quote, please visit our residential garage door section of our website. Alternatively, you can use the contact us option to reach out to our sales and service department with any questions regarding reusing your old garage door tracks.

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Do garage doors come in any size?

It all depends on your home or community. For most homes, the standard single-car garage door is 8 to 9 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high. New construction frequently offers 9 x 7 garage doors. Increasingly, garage door widths of 10 feet are being constructed.

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How to Measure a Garage Door

Measuring a residential garage door is more than determining the dimensions of the door. Make sure the garage can accommodate a garage door opener with the door in both the open and closed position. Begin by using a tape measure to determine the width and height of the door opening in inches. The size of the door will be approximately the same as this. This is sometimes called the "rough opening." Measure the “side room,” or space available on the left and right sides of the opening. Most vertical track systems with torsion springs or other hardware require 3 3/4 inches on each side. Some systems can require up to 5 1/2 inches per side. Measure the headroom. This is the distance between the top of the door opening (or door jamb header) and the ceiling of the garage. Standard systems require 10 inches of headroom, while some require 12 inches, while garage door openers often require an additional three inches of clearance. Measure the backroom. This is the distance from the garage door opening to the back wall of the garage. A garage will need backroom that equals the door height plus 18 inches. It could possibly be based on the installation of the type of automatic garage door opener.