Make A Wall From Garage Door

Insulate a garage step by step.

Make a wall from garage door.

A false wall may be as simple as fabric attached to a frame or more complex like drywall attached to a frame. If you want to follow along with the entire process here s how i did it. If the garage door was placed at the end of your driveway consider replacing the driveway with landscaping. Position the building to avoid water runoff problems.

Garage door torsion springs mounted above the door are under high tension and can unwrap with great force. Leaving the asphalt or concrete driveway leading into the new wall is a sure sign that it was created from a garage door opening. The first step in converting a garage is to remove the door and build a wall. Waterproof your garage walls with drylok.

Make a plan for tearing up the driveway outside the wall area. Build taller walls to accommodate a larger overhead door. I want to see how much cooler my garage is with the drywall and wall insulation make first. It is not uncommon for homeowners seeking more space in their house to convert their garage into a living space by covering the interior of the garage door with a false wall.

Plan to plant grass or build a patio area outside the present garage door space during the construction process. Choose from several foundation options. Consider hiring a garage door contractor to remove the doors if you have this style spring. The plan is still to insulate my garage door but that s further down the road.

Add an extra service door in back if needed.