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Can the a garage door header bracket and torsion springs be mounted through drywall?
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Because of the tremendous torque and tension on them, manufacturer’s specify that connections must be made directly to a 40 mm wood plate (2x lumber, approx 1.5” thick), or using concrete anchors to a masonry wall. Mounting through drywall is not approved. The photo above is an example of how not to do it.
And here’s a safety warning in an installation manual by The Chamberlain Group Inc.
See our blog post What does a home inspector check on an electric garage door? to learn more about garage door safety.
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To learn more about doors and windows, see these other blog posts:
• What causes sweating (condensation) on the inside of windows in the winter?
• Is every exterior door of a house required to have a landing outside?
• What are the small slots at the bottom of the outside of my window?
• Why does condensation form on the outside of some windows and not others in the morning?
• Why is the garage door track a white tube?
• What is the raised metal plate on the floor under the garage door?
• Why do I have to hold down the button to close the garage door?
• Where is safety/tempered glass required for the windows of a house?
• How can I tell if a window or glass door is safety glass?
• Should a front door swing in or out?
• Why is pressure washing double pane windows an expensive mistake?
• How many exit doors are required for a house?
• How many exit doors are required for a mobile/manufactured home?
• Can a bedroom door open into the garage?
• What are the building code requirements for a door from the garage to the house?
• What do those numbers on the manufacturer's stickers in new windows mean?
• What does a home inspector check on an electric garage door?
• What is the tempered label on glass at windows and sliding glass doors called?
• Do I need to have two exterior exit doors in my house?
• When is safety glass required for windows at stairs and stair landings?
Visit our DOORS AND WINDOWS page for other related blog posts on this subject, or go to the INDEX for a complete listing of all our articles.
Illustration - The Chamberlain Group Inc.
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