The jambs need to be 17 inches taller than the garage door height.
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Learn how to frame a garage door opening for a new garage door.
For a seven foot tall garage door the jamb must be eight feet four inches tall.
For a simple garage door installation you must prepare the opening correctly.
How to frame a garage doors opening in this case 9ft wide by 8ft tall.
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For colder areas capture the measurements of the surrounding garage door wall space in case you need an insulated garage door.
How to measure the finished width and height use of 2x4s for the sides and header.
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Use a tape measure to determine the dimensions of your garage door opening and the depth of the garage to ensure space for an accompanying garage door opener.
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Frame the rough opening for the garage door to 3 inches wider than the garage door you have selected.