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      "name": "Step 1: Check your rough opening and measure clearances.",
      "text": "Grab a tape measure and record the width and height of the rough opening, side room on both jambs, and total headroom between the header and ceiling. Check that the opening is completely square, plumb, and free of soft framing so your tracks can mount securely.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Inspect the framing and existing track hardware.",
      "text": "Take a close look at the goalpost framing, header, and mounting pads for signs of dry rot, cracking, or water intrusion. Never attempt to hang a modern insulated panel assembly on deteriorated framing studs or mismatched track brackets.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Remove old panels and tension hardware safely.",
      "text": "Disconnect the automatic opener and ensure high-tension springs and counterbalance cables are relieved or cleared exclusively by qualified technicians. Carefully unbolt track sections, hinges, and existing door panels one section at a time from top to bottom.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Set the bottom section and mount vertical tracks.",
      "text": "Position the bottom door panel perfectly level across the garage floor, securing weatherstripping firmly against the concrete. Fasten the vertical track brackets loosely to the jamb framing, adjusting clearances before tightening lag screws down firmly.",
      "@type": "HowToStep",
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    {
      "name": "Step 5: Stack remaining panels, install hardware, and hang horizontal tracks.",
      "text": "Insert remaining door sections consecutively, securing heavy-duty hinges, rollers, and reinforcement struts as specified by the manufacturer. Suspend the horizontal overhead tracks from ceiling joists using sturdy angle iron, verifying proper pitch and alignment.",
      "@type": "HowToStep",
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    {
      "name": "Step 6: Mount the opener and run mandatory safety checks.",
      "text": "Hang the garage door opener, secure the drive rail, and wire wall controls where children cannot reach them. Test the mechanical balance manually, calibrate travel limits, and confirm the auto-reverse system reverses when touching a solid test block. What to Do Next: Getting proper alignment and spring balance is essential for smooth daily operation. If you need a complete garage door installation or upgrade across Aurora and Denver, call Abraham Becerra at HH Remodeling LLC at 303-505-0866 to discuss your project.",
      "@type": "HowToStep",
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