For a garage door opener you will need about 6 inches of headroom at a minimum.
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Of headroom in your garage see more info below for a pdf of our how to measure guide.
This will be enough space if you want to add an electric garage door opener where only 2 inches 51 mm is required to install one.
When equipping a garage door with an electric door opener add 2 in.
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In order to install torsion spring hardware we recommend a clearance of 12 in.
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The garage door requires room above the opening to open correctly.
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Detailed installation instructions and all necessary hardware included.
For either the case of extension or torsion spring systems if you want the door to retract up and into the garage you need at least 4 inches 121 mm above the door.
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304 mm available it is best to use a dual track system designed for low headroom.
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Low headroom tracks and brackets if you have a low head room garage and don t need to worry about fitting your car.
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The clopay garage door low headroom conversion kit bay be required if you have less than 15 in.
These options are listed below.
As inconvenient as it may seem it s possible to install a garage door in a space with low headroom with the right system it s easy.
Garage doors use either torsion springs or extension springs to raise and lower the door.
121 mm to 12 in.
Quick turn brackets.
Easily converts your new track to accommodate your low headroom application.
Knowing garage door clearance requirements will help you avoid ordering the wrong garage door set up for your needs.