I am installing a new garage door opener. The new one is shorter than my old one and the ceiling mount is in the wrong place. Do I make a new mounting area on the ceiling or can I salvage the old one somehow? If making a new one suggestions on how to do it properly (without brining down the ceiling)
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I ran into this once (it was 20 years ago so my memory may be rusty--as well as the installation).
My preference would be to make a new mounting area--and make sure it's secured properly to joists! But as I recall, I think angle-brackets and bracing were also supplied with the new unit to assist the install.
There is a lot of variation. And be careful...garage doors can be VERY HEAVY! Make sure no kids, etc. are around while you're working on it.
Good luck.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
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My preference would be to make a new mounting area--and make sure it's secured properly to joists! But as I recall, I think angle-brackets and bracing were also supplied with the new unit to assist the install.
There is a lot of variation. And be careful...garage doors can be VERY HEAVY! Make sure no kids, etc. are around while you're working on it.
Good luck.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
Moderator, Miscellaneous Forum
http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Miscellaneous
