They can be used to open your home to other areas like your patio or deck as well.
How to install sliding garage doors.
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Sliding patio doors also referred to as patio doors are typically made of durable glass and steel aluminum vinyl or wood frames these doors are designed to offer a clear view into your backyard and many include sliding door locks that offer added security to your home.
New garage door installation overview.
An older double garage door can weigh anywhere from 250 to 450 lbs.
Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2.
Repeat with the second section of the sliding door.
If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center.
Begin installing your new door.
The article that follows will show you how to install a manual sliding garage door.
Install the sliding glass panels and handle.
There are several styles of these doors from automatic to manual function as well as design various elements.
Be sure the bar is centered on the panel.
Then have a friend help you lift the first section of the sliding door.
Yet many of us enter and exit our homes through the garage door far more often than we do through the formal entry door.
This weight coupled with deteriorating hardware makes older garage doors a frequent scene of home accidents.
Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws.
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First carefully clean all debris from the rails to get a good fit.
Video showing the difference between two different types of interior slide lock latch for a garage door and how to install.