Taking Down Garage Doors

Disassemble the track system by using a screwdriver and an electric screwdriver to remove all metal tracking from the rafter areas and door opening.

Taking down garage doors.

Homemade carriage house garage doors. With a helper or two supporting the top of the top panel remove the roller bracket at each end of the panel. Remove the bolts only on the top half of each hinge leaving the bottom halves attached to the lower door panel. The first and most important step in the removal of a garage door is the release of the tension in the springs.

This is a step by step on how your average schmoe can build beautiful carriage house style garage doors i m a computer programmer and this is the first time i ve done anything like this. Overhead door residential garage doors. Carefully tilt the panel back and lift it away from the tracks and the rest of the door. With a soft sponge or cloth apply the soap to the door in a circular motion.

For steel or fiberglass doors apply a light coat of spray car wax. The garage door is the gateway to your home. Removing doors and windows one of the biggest tasks in the whole project will probably be taking down the garage door. I made it happen so i think anybody armed with minimal car.

Engage the help of friends to lift the garage door off its track and set it aside. Take down the garage door from the tracking system. Removal of extension springs for extension spring hardware the tension in the springs disappears almost completely as soon as the door is completely opened. Rinse off with garden hose.

Don t use a pressure washer. It requires two people especially if the door is a wooden one. Using a clean bucket mix a small amount of dish soap or car wash soap preferred with water.