DON’T GET DERAILED. STAY ON THE NEW TRACKS.

Is installing a new garage door on old tracks is a good idea?

Most consumers would jump at any opportunity to save a few dollars, while a professional service would love to offer alternate ways to assist you to lessen that burden as well. But in this case, generally no. We do not recommend that you reuse the rail for your new garage door installation. They are not all the same dimensions. There is no standard size of profile, even within the same manufacturer.

The holes for the attached points also vary. Garage doors come with their own weight-bearing safety standards, and if tampered with or not adhered to in a DIY install, you are running a major risk of causing serious damage to your door, your vehicle or yourself. The manufacturer’s guidelines are there for your own safety. If you are trying to create more storage space by keeping the old, you can buy some models with adjustable rails.