Find Out How to Easily Install Your Own Roller Garage Door

At Rollerdor, we regularly supply quality roller garage doors to customers throughout the nation. Not only do our products look fantastic, but they also offer unrivalled functionality that ensures your garage space is maximised. This is because roller garage doors operate in a way that sees them retract vertically into a box on the ceiling, meaning vehicles are able to park in front of a garage door without being obstructive and you’re left with greater storage space in the ceiling of your garage.

While we do offer an installation option, many of our roller garage door products are DIY – meaning we’ll deliver them directly to your door and provide you with all of the information you need to easily install it yourself.

Read on to find out more about installing your own roller garage door.  

Measuring guide

The first step in the installation process is to ensure you take your measurements. In fact, this has to be done before you place the order to ensure you receive a product that is tailored specifically to your property. 

Whether you’re opting for our RD55 or RD77 roller garage door, you still need to measure:

• Width
• Height
• Pillar width
• Motor side
• Top roll height 

Once you’ve told us all of your measurements, we can supply you with a product that perfectly suits your property’s requirements. If you need any assistance when taking these measurements, check out our online measuring guide. 

Installation guides

Whenever you purchase roller garage doors from Rollerdor, we’ll always provide you with installation guides that are easy to understand and can help you get your new door up and running. You’ll need two people to help you install the doors, and the step by step process is as follows.

• Equipment check- Before you start, make sure you have all the necessary equipment to carry out the installation. This includes: step ladders, spirit level, tape measure, power drill, screwdriver, 4mm, 7mm and 10mm metal drill bits, hacksaw, 4mm A/F Allen key, permanent marker, silicone gun and silicone sealer. 

• Prepare the site- Make sure all your measurements are correct, then remove existing frames, doors, shutters or anything else so you’re just left with the opening. Then sweep the sides and lintel with a brush and clear any debris, and ensure the opening is free from any raised metal or brickwork.

• Prepare the guide runners – All guide runners we supply are provided oversized, so will need to be cut down to size. Then, line both runners up against the wall where they’re going to be fixed and mark the position with a permanent marker. 

• Install the header assembly – With both people standing on stepladders, position the header plate where it’s going and drill in place so it’s secure.  

• Install your control system – We provide a whole host of different control systems with our roller garage doors. We’ll always supply you with one that suits your requirements best and individual instructions will be provided. 

• Set the motor limits – Once everything has been installed, set your motor limits. The installation guide will outline exactly how to do this, as it differs depending on your control system and type of door. 

• Install any optional extras – Any optional extras you’ve purchased, such as external overrides, can be installed at this point. Check your installation guide for a comprehensive list of the various extras available. 

This is just a quick guide on the installation process, but for the full guides, check out our website for both the R55 and R77 installation guides. 

Once your door has been installed, we always offer a quality aftercare service that can be on hand to provide you with any advice you need. Plus, all of our DIY roller garage door products come with a two-year warranty so you can rest assured that you’re receiving the very best product. To find out more about our range of products, get in touch with our team today.