How To Align Garage Door Tracks

Adjusting the position of the track tap the bottom of the track gently with a rubber mallet.

How to align garage door tracks.

Check out that the overhead part of the track and the wall track are at the same distance from the garage door. Buy garage door top fixtures. Step 1 loosen the track screws if the garage doors bind or are hard to move up or down in the tracks use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that secure the tracks to the garage door frame. Open the garage door and inspect the track brackets.

Now you can align the track so it is perfectly vertical by tapping it at the bottom with a rubber mallet. If the garage door is secured in the tracks loosen the screws with the help of a screwdriverwhich will bind the tracks in the garage door frame. If you want to use an existing hole just loosen the bolts. Adjusting the track position using a rubber mallet tap the bottom of the track so it is perfectly vertical.

You need to relocate the end of the track so that it is parallel with the door 0 5 to 0 75 away from it. You want the tracks to be parallel with the door and have a consistent margin for the full height of the door. Adjusting the garage door track margins keeps the track properly aligned with the door itself. In this video we show you how to adjust the top fixtures on your garage door to reduce the gaps between the door and the jamb.

If you notice any difference lower the door and start working. Use a screwdriver to loosen the screws that are in the tracks to secure it to the garage door frame. Using a screwdriver or wrench loosen up the screws or nuts securing the overhead garage tracks. This will help to position it to the correct spot.

Use a screwdriver to loosen the fasteners holding the tracks in place. Use a spirit level to identify when the track is back in vertical alignment. Depending on which part of the tracks you need to adjust this may mean the fasteners closest to the door furthest from the door or both. Loose bolts will rub on the door rollers and cause the door to bind or become stuck.

The brackets connect to the tracks with bolts. The track brackets are the feet that connect the track to the wood jambs.