Rough Opening 16x9 Garage Door

Roll up doors direct model 2500.

Rough opening 16x9 garage door. For instance if you have a 16 door and are using river stones that are approximately 2 to 2 1 2 you will want the rough opening to be roughly pun intended 16 6. For instance if the width of the garage door is 8ft the rough opening should be 8ft 3 inches wide. Many home builders do not consider this a structural necessity but a style and price choice for the homeowner. The width of the rough opening should be 3 inches greater than the width of the garage door you are purchasing.

The standard size for double garage doors is 16 feet wide and 7 to 8 feet high. You get the picture. If it s 9ft the opening must be 9ft 3 inches and so on. The rough opening is equal to the size of the door but you need to figure back head and side room before choosing and installing the new garage door.

Many 16 x 7 garage doors will be designed with a pair of single 8 foot garage door bays separated by a central post or column. Step 1 measure the old door if you are replacing an existing door with one of the same size or the new door of choice if you are building a new garage. 99 of the residential garage doors that we run across are different than these widths. Next you will need to know your door height.

The easy installation versatility and easy operation make this door the standard of all commercial sheet doors. Many homeowners have two cars and need garage space to shelter them both. Standard garage doors in our area are 8 9 16 and 18 wide.