How To Install Garage Door Fascia

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How to install garage door fascia. If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center. Use 1 2 nails through each rafter to secure your fascia board. If the door is 7 tall frame the opening 7 1 5. Now you will have to measure the size of the already placed fascia boards by using a measuring tape.

Place your nails in line with the marks on your drip edge and place it in the center of your fascia board. Hold the board in place and use 2 in 5 1 cm nails and a hammer to secure it in place. For this you will have to remove the long nails by using a hammer or a pry bar. Frame the rough opening to a height that is 1 5 taller than the door that you have selected.

If you are installing a 9 wide door the opening will be 9 3 wide. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. Many new doors come with pilot holes drilled by the manufacturer. Learn how to install our vinyl thermostop garage door trim.

Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws. Set the new fascia board into place and attach using galvanized nails or screws. Drive 1 2 nails in per rafter so it doesn t move around. Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2.

Frame the rough opening to 3 inches wider than the garage door size you have selected.