This will be enough space if you want to add an electric garage door opener where only 2 inches 51 mm is required to install one.
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For a garage door opener you will need about 6 inches of headroom at a minimum.
Used when there is at least the door height plus 12 of headroom clearance.
3 track headroom door height 12 required sideroom 5 5 required backroom 23 required.
When equipping a garage door with an electric door opener add 2 in.
For either the case of extension or torsion spring systems if you want the door to retract up and into the garage you need at least 4 inches 121 mm above the door.
Of headroom in your garage see more info below for a pdf of our how to measure guide.
Detailed installation instructions and all necessary hardware included.
Anything below 5 inches from the ceiling to the door would be considered a low ceiling garage but as long as there is a clearance of at least 2 between the door and the ceiling then a specialist can most likely install any opener that you would like.
Easily converts your new track to accommodate your low headroom application.
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This option helps provide more vertical space in the garage.
On the other hand if there is only 4 in.
51 mm to standard lift movements.
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121 mm to 12 in.
304 mm available it is best to use a dual track system designed for low headroom.
2 track headroom door height 12 required sideroom 4 5 required backroom 23 required.
In order to install torsion spring hardware we recommend a clearance of 12 in.