The type of door and the hardware it uses influence the ceiling height of the garage.
Framing for garage door tracks.
Unlike sectional garage doors one piece doors require a 3 8 in.
Ideally 2 x6 is the most used header size.
Gap at each side to keep them from scraping the jambs during operation.
The width of the lumber should be between 6 and 8.
Frame the rough opening to a height that is 1 5 taller than the door that you have selected.
Use 2 inch lumber for the jambs as well and ensure they are appropriately nailed to the door opening with the help of a nail gun or hammer.
Framing nails are highly recommended.
Needed framing for new garage door opening width of garage door opening standard widths are 8 9 10 12 14 16 17 and 18 height of the garage door opening standard residential heights are 7 7 6 8.
Garage door installers prefer douglas fir jambs because lag bolts hold better in them.
How to measure the finished width and height use of 2x4s for the sides and header.
If the door is 7 tall frame the opening 7 1 5.