How To Install Garage Door Jambvs

Ensure the jambs are a good fit.

How to install garage door jambvs.

Sometimes the hinges of the door will get in the way. Check headroom and rear clearance of the door so as to have enough room for the door to work properly. Replacing weathered piece of the frame surrounding the garage door. The back jambs must be perpendicular plumb and square.

You can fasten them loosely in case you need to slide a. Set the bottom piece into position insert the bottom piece into the door frame and use a level to properly set the piece. Make sure to fasten the hinge side jambs directly to the stud. This reduces the possibility of bending.

Use a measuring tape to measure the length of the hinges and cut out the appropriate shape from the door jambs. Slant or slightly bend the nails to secure them in place. Always start with the side where the door will attach to the hinges. Adjust as necessary to keep the door jambs square with each other.

Center the door and frame in the rough opening as a test fit. Apply glue on the door jambs paste the door jambs in place and let it dry. After that nail the extended door jamb to the frame. Once the piece is in place tap nails partway into each jamb.

Install the jambs after making sure the door framing is plumb and level place the side jamb vertically on one side of the doorway resting on the floor use a nail gun with 2 finish nails to nail it to the framing making sure it s plumb and flush to the wallsnail the other side jamb as well. Use a level to make sure the door is plumb. This video is promotional and not intended to be educational. Set up a power drill with a 1 16 inch drill bit and drill pilot holes for nails.

If necessary shim under the lower side jamb until the door is plumb. Nail in the header jamb piece into place.