Replacing your garage door is like working on your car, therefore, some mechanical expertise is necessary. Carefully study the parts and installation instructions before you remove your old door. Garage doors because of their size can be heavy and a helper should be recruited before you start. Allow yourself a day to complete the job which will include hauling away the old door.

GADCO has been manufacturing quality garage doors selected by the leading builders, architects and homeowners alike for 40 years. Our combination of colors, door style and options is unsurpassed in the industry. Click on Things You Should Know Before Purchasing A Garage Door and Product Buttons for more information.

YES. GADCO doors come complete with the track, spring(s) and hardware needed to install your GADCO door. In addition, you will need a rear hanging kit, which is several pieces of punched angle that is used to support the back end of the horizontal track which is an optional extra. You may use old hangers for a reinstall if they are in good condition. To seal out the elements you will need a vinyl jamb weather seal.

GADCO is the trademark brand name for General American Door Company with corporate offices located in Montgomery, Illinois. GADCO is known in the United States and abroad for high quality doors and outstanding service.

The first time the Garage Door Screen is installed, it might take 30 minutes to install. After that, it takes only a minute or so to put up or take down.

Everything needed to install your screen is included. Hook and self-adhesive loop fastener, screen, and directions.

All installations are undertaken by our own employed, factory-trained, fitters, who are constantly under going further training, thus ensuring all installations are of the highest standard.

Sure you can, if you are experienced in the installation of garage doors and their components. Garage doors can weigh up to 400 pounds, and the springs they use are in extreme tension, so it is pretty dangerous. Professional installers will ensure that the job is done correctly, and more importantly, you will not be personally exposed to danger. Furthermore, professional installers offer warranties on their labor, so if you have any problems later, you will be covered.

Basic use of hand tools are required. You will have to drill some holes in each wall. Use a level on the jambs and a hack saw to cut the header and sill and you must apply silicone. You should hire a professional if you are not comfortable with hand tools.

One year from the date of purchase on workmanship and materials. This warranty excludes damage done by a sharp object, such as a knife, or an animal trying to scratch through the screen or a vehicle that has run into the screen.

The Garage Door Screen is mounted (in front of the doorstop, one-inch wood strips) on the header and the doorjambs which the garage door is mounted to.

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The door package includes the sections, track, spring assembly, operator reinforcement bracket and hardware required to install the door. Several additional items can be purchased at your Holmes retailer to aid in installation. These items are: 1) Rear track hanger kit for attachment of the horizontal track to the ceiling in the back of the garage. Existing hangers generally can be reused.

Yes. With double zippers you can roll the screen up and lock it in place. This allows the screen to remain installed, while allowing a vehicle to be driven in and out of the garage.

YES. GADCO recommends that you check with your opener manufacturer to insure compliance with today's laws regarding safety features. Upon verification that your opener meets all current government requirements, most openers can be reattached to a GADCO door. Important...be sure an opener prep kit is in place before attempting to reinstall the opener. Review the installation instructions supplied to you with the door and opener.

Yes. The Garage Door Screen is designed to be left up throughout the season. The hook and loop system makes the Garage Door Screen easy to install at the start of the season and easy to remove to be stored for the winter months.

Nothing. Buyers often put ?" conduit or ?" fiberglass rod in the pouch that is sewn into the bottom of the screen. This keeps the wind from blowing the screen.

Our garage door screens have been designed to mount on the outside of your garage door, however, some customers do figure a way to mount them inside of their door. It is recommended to mount on the outside of you door to prevent any possibility of interference with the operation of your door.

Generally a 1/3 horsepower opener can sufficiently operate most garage doors, however double wide doors may require a 1/2 horsepower unit. Garage door openers do not eliminate the need for garage door springs. Click on the Products button to view GADCO's selection of openers by Lift-Master.

A - The opener with rail attached is 10'2” in length. The minimal space needed to install and hang the opener is approximately 10'6”.

Whether you are installing our opener on a heavy wood door or a lightweight door, such as aluminum, steel, or fiberglass, you must reinforce the inside of the top panel of the garage door both vertically and horizontally.  Reinforcement is imperative to prevent damage to the door, particularly the top panel, which receives the most stress from the open and close cycles.

More security : Installing a garage door might be risky business for a rookie, especially when it comes to installing springs. Inexperienced installers have been known to sustain serious injuries while installing a garage door. Accurate installation : a professional installer guarantees you with an accurate installation and calibration of your garage door and door opener.

Holmes recommends that only experienced do-it-yourselfers tackle installing a garage door. DIYers should enlist the help of at least one other person when installing a garage door for the first time. Common tools needed for installation are screwdrivers, wrenches, a power drill and a stepladder. Depending on the skill level of the DIYer, installation can take 8 - 10 hours.

To make sure that your door is installed and serviced properly, we sell our products only through our authorized Raynor distributors. They are trained and qualified to provide the best installation and service for your Raynor door.

Talking to us would be the first step. We are better suited to assess that aspect. One recent comment "You were right Alan, it is so simple if it's done to your routine. The next one will be a breeze"

Punched angle for rear track hangers and automatic opener - 1 _" x 1 _" minimum (angle at least 13 ga. or 3/32" thick.)

Depending on your mechanical skills, readiness of garage, and whether one or more people are involved, anywhere from two to six hours.