The extension springs are evenly matched and installed to keep the garage door properly aligned so that it runs smoothly throughout the entire length of the track and closes evenly.
One side of garage door has gap.
One other way to fix the gap at the bottom of your garage door is to increase the closing limits of your garage door opener.
A properly installed door features a 1 8 inch gap along the latch side to allow the door to swing and function correctly.
If your door has a gap on one side or the other when it.
Side mounted extension springs are installed above the horizontal roller tracks on both sides of the door.
If this has happened to you you can add more concrete to the floor in order to bring it back up to the right level.
If the door is wood and the gap isn t severe trim the door to follow the floor.
Reducing door gap in a latch side.
This will help you create a flat and level surface so the gap will close.
Set a compass to match the widest part of the garage door gap then drag the compass along the floor using its pencil end to mark a cut line along the bottom door panel or substitute a wood block and carpenter s pencil.
You will usually find that the limit adjustment is a part of the original set up procedure.
Install a garage door threshold.