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Default Garage Door Adjustement


"RichK" wrote in message
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Hi All,

Have to garage doors, both 9ft wide. Both with extensions springs and
electric openers.

They work up and down well enough, but I would like to make them fit
better
and close the gaps for the winter. Both doors could be over 30 years old,
but seem healthy in all respects.

The task seems simple enough and have all the needed tools, but need some
wisdom. Could not find a website which would guid me in this.

1. Top section, when closed does not press tight against the frame,
leaving
a gap.
2. One door seems to be tilted, when fully closed, so there's a small
vertical gap on one side.

Not sure how long they have been this way. One day you notice something,
which there for a long time.

Regards,

RichK


Tracks and top hinges are generally adjustable to fit the door reasonably
close but the older doors often do not fit very well. You will probably need
to install some weatherstripping.

Don Young