Man Door Installation & Replacement

Gain easy access to your garage by installing a man door

Do you have a garage? Do you find yourself working often in it? Whether it’s a commercial garage or a residential one, going in and out through the actual overhead garage door can be frustrating. Constantly opening and closing the garage door is a waste of time, energy, and effort. You are also losing money by throwing away your heated air in the winter and the cooled air in the summer.

To get around all this, you may consider hiring a professional to install a man door in your garage. Sometimes called an access door or a pedestrian door, man doors are a solution to many problems. The only problem is that the process can be complicated for those without experience.

Is putting in a man door easy?

Replacing a man door can be an afternoon’s work with the know-how and the right tools and materials. Putting in a new door, however, is a different matter altogether. When you install a new door, you have to make a place for it. This means walls need to be cut and that is not something you want to do thoughtlessly.

First, you need to determine how to cut the wall. If it’s just wood and drywall, you will have an easier time then if you are dealing with concrete or cinder blocks. Next, you need to make sure you aren’t going to accidentally cause a disaster. Wiring and pipes can be hidden in your wall. The wall could also be an integral part of your whole building's structural stability. The risks are far too great to attempt by yourself. Contact your local door contractor to ensure you get the best man door installed in the best way.