Garage Door Clearance Height

This option helps provide more vertical space in the garage.

Garage door clearance height.

On the other hand if there is only 4 in. A final consideration for door clearance is the depth of the garage. This is the distance between the top of the door and the nearest obstruction toward the rear of the garage. 304 mm available it is best to use a dual track system designed for low headroom.

2 track headroom door height 12 required sideroom 4 5 required backroom 23 required. 5 5 8 l c. Use a step ladder to more easily measure the ceiling height. Well normal garage doors measure 8 x 7 feet 9 x 7 feet and 10 x 7 feet all around.

The garage door needs room to roll completely up when opening. A garage will need backroom that equals the door height plus 18 inches and possibly more based on the installation of an automatic garage door opener. The standard rule of thumb is the door height plus an additional 18 inches. This is for a normal home with a normal car truck suv or van parked inside.

In order to install torsion spring hardware we recommend a clearance of 12 in. Lift clearance track follow the roof headroom clearance dimensions door height centerline of shaft minimum headroom 2 track 15 radius thru 16 0 o h. 3 track headroom door height 12 required sideroom 5 5 required backroom 23 required. 121 mm to 12 in.

12 3 track 15 radius. You should reconsider the specifications for your garage door if you have multiple vehicles or a large vehicle to park inside.