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.
Low profile garage door opener.
Works on 12 in.
A chain driven a belt driven and a screw driven opener each one has certain features that are beneficial depending on what you re looking for.
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.
Product overview the clopay garage door low headroom conversion kit bay be required if you have less than 15 in.
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First we got in touch with a professional garage door installer paul melvin co owner of plymouth door service.
Reduces headroom for standard and ez set extension spring systems to 4 1 2 in.
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Paul says there is only one product on the market designed to help in situations with low ceilings called a jackshaft garage door opener the problem was the ceiling was still too low for that.
Maximum garage door height.
Reduces headroom for ez set torsion spring system to 9 1 2 in.
There are three types of openers.
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Designed to lift even the heaviest custom garage doors it has a rugged i beam rail and chassis support bracket and offers a 2 speed dual sprocket customizable to door.
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He came up with an ingenious plan.
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Hoping this is helpful to someone looking for a solution for a seemingly impossible transition from 1 piece garage door to panel 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.
Low headroom conversion kit only does not include door track.