Typically, anything less than 4 is going to be tough to work with. You do not have enough space for standard hardware and will need to frame the openings down to 66. If you want to install an opener on an existing door you will need to about 3 of additional headroom to fit the rail and mounting bracket above the torsion spring shaft. Check image for clarification. Once finished, the opening will be 9 wide. (The door is not supported by the "header" either.) if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'garageadviser_net-mobile-leaderboard-2','ezslot_9',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-garageadviser_net-mobile-leaderboard-2-0');The height of the rough opening must be 1.5 inches taller than the garage door you intend to buy. document.write(today);
Most door frames that are 4 feet wide or less require a 2-by-6 header. To me this destroys the whole look of the house and only shows a lack of planning. Keep things illuminated in your inside car space. We make no representations or warranties with respect to any information offered or provided regarding any solution to a home issue.