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Posted by Glenn on September 24, 2006, 7:02 pm
No big deal. Just use a double track low overhead version. My 16
x 8 works just fine that way.
> I read in a thread here that "You need 18" clearance
> above the door opening to get STANDARD door tracks (15"
> radius) to install easily."
>
> If I complete the framing of my garage project with two
> standard top plates I will come up with 15 1/2 inches
> from bottom of header (including trim) and the bottom of
> the ceiling joists.
>
> Can anyone tell me if 15" radius will still fit in this
> 15 1/2 inches or would it be absolutely necessary to go
> to a 12" radius track? I guess I am focused on the word
> "easily" in the quote. It is not to hard, either, to
> just add additional layers of top plate, what? two more
> courses, to get really close to 18 inches. Might be that
> is the best solution.
>
> As I write this it occurs to me that in my situation the
> 15 inch radius track would have to be mounted flush on
> the surface of the ceiling whereas usually they are
> mounted on "stand off" brackets, right?
>
> Of course, if I sheetrock the ceiling I loose another
> 1/2". Also, note that the ceiling joists run parallel to
> garage door.
>
> I plan on installing 7 ft x 9 ft door(s).
>
> Thanks.
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