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  • Home Business: Garage Door Removal
  • From "Home Transformations"
    episode DHTR-205


    Host Michael Ray Wisely shows Tamara and Brad how to remove their garage door.

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    PHOTO

    Figure A
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    Figure B
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    Figure C
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    Figure D
    Materials:

    screwdriver
    ladder
    gloves
    utility knife
    mini flat bar
    pliers
    paint scraper
    circular saw
    speed square
    dry wall square
    measuring tape

    Garage Door Removal

    1. Carefully remove the garage door by loosening the tension bolt that releases the springs and tension (figure A).

    2. Use a screwdriver to pry off the support cables (figure B).

    3. Gently let down the door (figure C).

    4. Remove the bolts, arms and wheels of the door (figure D).

    5. Remove the panels in four sections (figure E).

    6. Remove the spring assembly from its mount, both of the door tracts (figure F) and the garage door opener.

    7. Next, remove the trim around the garage door opening with a pry bar (figure G).

    Photo

    Figure E

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    Figure F

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    Figure G



    GUESTS :

    Kevin Beck
    Contractor
    Beck Custom Builders
    Website: www.beckcustombuilders.com

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