2x6 wood anchor pads– at center of door opening and on either side should extend 18”
above finished door opening height— if there is less than 18” they should extend from
floor to ceiling. Pads must be securely fastened—they may support as much as 1000lbs
depending on the door.
BACK ROOM
From door to first
obstruction—ie
beam, air duct, etc.
Inside Garage—FLUSH
Studs
Jamb
Shaded areas
should be flush
inside mounting
surface
3- 3/4” minimum
HEADROOM from
floor to ceiling or
lowest obstruction
Siding
Outside Garage
2x6 door jambs
2x6 needs to extend all
the way to the floor. It
can not stop at the
concrete—the metal
track goes all the way
to the floor.
FINISHED
HEIGHT
From Floor to
top of opening
SHOULD EQUAL
DOOR SIZE
ORDERED
FINISHED
WIDTH
From side to side
FRAMING SHOULD BE SQUARE; FLOOR LEVEL/HEADER LEVEL; MINIMUM OF 2in AT BOTTOM (6in AT TOP) OF DOOR ON EITHER SIDE
NEEDED—IF STEM WALL IS CLOSER CEMENT WILL NEED TO BE CHIPPED AWAY