One of the important features of a part of your house that should not be overlooked is the garage door. This is one way for you to keep your vehicle from rain and snow. So you better give permission only to a few people to access your garage. Before you spend a lot of money for this, you must know the exact size of your garage door.
A Simple Way of Measuring
First you must measure the width and height of the door. Use a yardstick as a tool. Usually the standard measurement for the door is 8 feet by 9 feet. Perhaps you have tried to measure the size of the door by using “eyeballing”. If you use this way then you will face problems if not set properly.
Standard Sizes For a Door
There are several kinds of standard garage door sizes. For a single car garage size usually use 10×8 feet, 9×8 feet, 8×9 feet, 8×8 feet and 8 x7 feet. 12, 14, 16, and 18 feet by 8 feet and 12, 14, 16, and 18 feet by 7 feet is the standard measurement for double doors. If you require special sizes, you can order it but it requires an additional fee.
Are There Additional Measures That We Need to Know?
You should also measure the headroom and side room in your garage. If you do this then the process will be easier in determining the hardware and the type of tracks that are suitable to your door. You need at least 5 inches at the top of the door and 3 inches on each side. Keep in mind that each company may have a standard size so you need to make sure it. So really consider the type of door you need for your garage.
Using Professional Installation or Do It by Yourself?
This is very depending on your experience and skills as a handyman. If you are confident with your abilities, make sure you have the right equipment. When you are dealing with a heavy door and large, you will need someone to help you.
For a custom door but it has large sizes such as triple door then a professional is the right answer. I suggest to not try it yourself to install the doors because it would result in an unwanted accident.
Conclusions
Now you will more easily choose the size of the door because there is now a standard size for the garage door. One more thing to remember when you use a custom size for your garage door, you will spend a greater cost but it’s worth it if you want a good result.
