However a single garage door at eight to nine feet wide and seven to eight feet high is a common measurement for many homes.
Sieting garage door.
Frame the rough opening to 3 inches wider than the garage door size you have selected.
If you need a double garage door the typical measurement is 16 ft.
Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
Frame the rough opening to a height that is 1 5 taller than the door that you have selected.
If you are installing a 9 wide door the opening will be 9 3 wide.