It needs to be at the top of the door.
Garage door bending at top when closing.
Depending on where the bend is in your garage door it may be stopping it from closing.
Struts provide additional support for the garage door panel s and help prevent bending of the panel s.
You actually have 2 problems 1 with the door and 1 with the opener.
You can go to your local door dealer to get this.
The garage door bows right at curve of the track.
Struts can be installed on any of the panels.
Struts can be used on metal vinyl and wood garage doors.
You have to physically push the bowed section out and then it will shut.
If this is happening to you there s no need to panic.
Loosen the top clip and place a flat washer between the metal plate and the door.
Reasons for binding garage doors.
If you are not satisfied with the result try adding one more washer.
Usually there is a sticker stating this on the top panel.
This is a problem as if your garage is left open then it poses a security risk for your home.
Make sure and get the right fasteners to attach it.
Try operation of the door.
Most residential doors have a strut pre installed at the top of the top panel on the garage door.
It should be 20 25 dollars or so.
Anyone know of how to fix this.
The track on can be adjusted away from the frame with one exception.
This binding will usually occur when the door is almost closed.
First you need a reinforcing strut on the top panel.