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  "name": "How to Repair a Decayed Garage Door Frame and Header",
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    {
      "name": "Step 1: Secure the overhead door and disconnect the opener.",
      "text": "Keep the garage door fully closed to relieve tension across the track line. Unplug the motorized opener and disengage the emergency release cord so the door cannot move unexpectedly while framing work is underway.",
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    {
      "name": "Step 2: Inspect the header, jambs, and foundation sill.",
      "text": "Examine the entire rough opening for rot, mold, or movement. Probe the bottom six inches of the side jambs and check the horizontal header across the top using a four-foot level to identify any sagging, warping, or insect damage.",
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 2
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    {
      "name": "Step 3: Provide temporary structural support if load-bearing members are compromised.",
      "text": "If the overhead header or supporting trimmer studs show decay or crushing, build a temporary 2x4 shoring wall set back several feet inside the garage. This carries the roof or floor load safely before any framing fasteners are loosened.",
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 3
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    {
      "name": "Step 4: Strip rotted trim, jamb boards, and deteriorated fasteners.",
      "text": "Carefully pry away damaged exterior casing, weatherstripping, and decayed jamb framing without disturbing high-tension spring brackets. Back out rusted framing nails and wire-brush the concrete curb to remove loose debris, dirt, and mold.",
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 4
    },
    {
      "name": "Step 5: Install new framing members, flashing, and moisture barriers.",
      "text": "Measure, cut, and fit rot-resistant framing lumber, anchoring it squarely into the surrounding wall studs and concrete foundation. Apply quality flashing tape and continuous exterior-rated sealant along the concrete joint to block future runoff and snowmelt.",
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 5
    },
    {
      "name": "Step 6: Realign tracks, adjust door clearances, and restore operation.",
      "text": "Reattach track mounting brackets to the new, solid framing, verifying track plumb on both sides. Reconnect the opener, test the door manually for smooth travel, and run an automated safety-reverse test against a floor block. What to Do Next: Structural garage frame repairs require accurate carpentry and careful load management. Contact Abraham Becerra at HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866 for trusted frame repairs throughout Aurora and Denver.",
      "@type": "HowToStep",
      "position": 6
    }
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  "description": "Keep the garage door fully closed to relieve tension across the track line. Unplug the motorized opener and disengage the emergency release cord so the door cannot move unexpectedly while framing work"
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