Garage door fitment issue.

[pmeyers]

Not sure if I am posting this to the appropriate place.
I need to install a replacement tilt up door on my garage. The opening is 16x7, but the replacement door that I have is 7'2" in others 2" taller than the opening. . Can this door be installed so that it closes against the header on the inside rather than fitting under the header. I realize that it will not be plumb and that I would need to adjust the mounting position of the mounting bracket for correct balance. It will be manually operated and will be using Holmes garage door opener. It is a one piece steel panel door that would
be very difficult to cut down to shorten without compromising the rigidity of the bottom of the door, and the appearance. Thanks

 

[SamuraiJack]

I have only ever installed normal 3 panel garage doors (same issue came up). But the way the door tilts up I don't see why it would not work. You will may have to adjust the seals/trim around the rest of the door to make it work. You could always give the manufacture a call and see if they have any advice.

 

[GreatDoorsandGates]

Not sure if I am posting this to the appropriate place.
I need to install a replacement tilt up door on my garage. The opening is 16x7, but the replacement door that I have is 7'2" in others 2" taller than the opening. . Can this door be installed so that it closes against the header on the inside rather than fitting under the header. I realize that it will not be plumb and that I would need to adjust the mounting position of the mounting bracket for correct balance. It will be manually operated and will be using Holmes garage door opener. It is a one piece steel panel door that would
be very difficult to cut down to shorten without compromising the rigidity of the bottom of the door, and the appearance. Thanks he 2” taller should pose a problem, resting against the header/lintel is typical. I was taught door should be at a slight angle when “closed” and NOT standing straight up/down in the opening. Presuming you currently have a one piece door now, make sure when it opens you have at least 2” of “headroom” between the top of the door and opener/etc whatever obstruction the taller door may come in contact with.