How To Fix Broken Cracked Garage Door

Start by removing the hinge from the door and preparing the damaged area photo 1.

How to fix broken cracked garage door.

Apply petroleum jelly to the movable portions of the hinge to protect them from the glue. While you may be able to rig up something to fix them the safest bet is to install new ones. There are a couple of things you need to do before you can remove the broken hinge. We show how to easily fix it.

Things you will need clean off the damaged area with soap and water and a rag or sponge. If your garage door hinges are broken the best thing is to replace them. Cut away larger burrs with a razor. The replacement of a strut will not fix a crack but it will allow for reinforcement to prevent further cracking thus allowing the door to function safely.

Lock the garage door in an open position to prevent it from falling down and injuring you. These are usually made of metal and attach to the inside of the garage door running the full length of the door. Cut fiberglass sheets to fit over. The first option would be to install metal struts.

Sand away all burrs or raised edges on the crack in the fiberglass with sand paper. The same goes for any concrete alternatives including wood or rammed earth. The first option would be to install a strut or struts. In this video we have a wayne dalton garage door with top panel damage.

A strut attaches to the inside of the garage door running the full length of the door. There are however still options available to you to repair the door and keep it working as it should. Super easy do it yourself. With some simple angle iro.

If there are any loose pebbles or small stones inside of the crack in your concrete make sure to get them out of the way. Remove all dirt and grease.