How To Fix Broken Cracked Garage Door

We show how to easily fix it.

How to fix broken cracked garage door.

There are a couple of things you need to do before you can remove the broken hinge. These are usually made of metal and attach to the inside of the garage door running the full length of the door. Sand away all burrs or raised edges on the crack in the fiberglass with sand paper. There are however still options available to you to repair the door and keep it working as it should.

The replacement of a strut will not fix a crack but it will allow for reinforcement to prevent further cracking thus allowing the door to function safely. The same goes for any concrete alternatives including wood or rammed earth. A strut attaches to the inside of the garage door running the full length of the door. Remove all dirt and grease.

Super easy do it yourself. In this video we have a wayne dalton garage door with top panel damage. Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1. The first option would be to install a strut or struts.

Lock the garage door in an open position to prevent it from falling down and injuring you. Dry the area completely. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue. Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive.

Cut fiberglass sheets to fit over. Things you will need clean off the damaged area with soap and water and a rag or sponge. Cut away larger burrs with a razor. With some simple angle iro.

A shopvac will do a good enough job of removing dirt debris stones and whatever else may be in there. If there are any loose pebbles or small stones inside of the crack in your concrete make sure to get them out of the way.