Make A Wall From Garage Door

Build taller walls to accommodate a larger overhead door.

Make a wall from garage door.

Leaving the asphalt or concrete driveway leading into the new wall is a sure sign that it was created from a garage door opening. Upsize to 2 6 walls for more space for insulation and increased r value. A false wall may be as simple as fabric attached to a frame or more complex like drywall attached to a frame. Insulate a garage step by step.

Plan to plant grass or build a patio area outside the present garage door space during the construction process. Make a plan for tearing up the driveway outside the wall area. 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.

If you want to follow along with the entire process here s how i did it. The first step in converting a garage is to remove the door and build a wall. Garage door torsion springs mounted above the door are under high tension and can unwrap with great force. The plan is still to insulate my garage door but that s further down the road.

Consider hiring a garage door contractor to remove the doors if you have this style spring. Choose from several foundation options. Waterproof your garage walls with drylok. Landscaping will improve the look and help the new wall blend into the original house.

I want to see how much cooler my garage is with the drywall and wall insulation make first.