How To Fix Broken Cracked Garage Door

Lock the garage door in an open position to prevent it from falling down and injuring you.

How to fix broken cracked garage door.

Remove all dirt and grease. Cut fiberglass sheets to fit over. If your garage door hinges are broken the best thing is to replace them. 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 metal struts. 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.

There are a couple of things you need to do before you can remove the broken hinge. Then scuff the cup portion of the hinge with sandpaper where it will contact the adhesive. Dry the area completely. We show how to easily fix it.

The first option would be to install a strut or struts. These are usually made of metal and attach to the inside of the garage door running the full length of the door. Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue. Things you will need clean off the damaged area with soap and water and a rag or sponge.

Sand away all burrs or raised edges on the crack in the fiberglass with sand paper. A strut attaches to the inside of the garage door running the full length of the door. With some simple angle iro. Cut away larger burrs with a razor.

There are however still options available to you to repair the door and keep it working as it should. 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.