There is an accessory available from sears and some home stores called a low clearance bracket kit.
Garage door opener for low ceiling clearance.
There are three types of openers.
Easily converts your new track to accommodate your low headroom application.
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.
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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.
Detailed installation instructions and all necessary hardware included.
A residential garage door requires a minimum of 4 inches of headroom.
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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Different special track options are available and make it possible for doors to be installed in non standard garages.
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Of headroom in your garage see more info below for a pdf of our how to measure guide.
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.
The clopay garage door low headroom conversion kit bay be required if you have less than 15 in.
If you have a low ceiling in the garage which opener do you need.