How to replace garage door brace?

[inoelp]

Looking for recommendation what is the best way possible I can replace the garage door brace with thinner/flat bar? 

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @inoelp. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about replacing a brace.

Could you let us know why you're looking to replace the garage door brace? It’s important to note that these braces are typically designed by the manufacturer to handle the specific stresses placed on the door, especially when it opens and closes. Replacing it with a thinner or flat bar might compromise the structural integrity unless it’s been engineered to do the same job.

This is likely something best discussed with the door’s manufacturer or a garage door specialist, though I’d expect their advice would be not to alter the original design.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Nailbag]

Hi @inoelp 

I am assuming that the bar is going to interfere with something you planning to do? But to all the points @MitchellMc mentioned, its highly inadvisable you make any changes to the garage door construction. Even a very thick steel bar not only will be heavier, it can still easily bend/flex. This against a relatively light gal steel "V-Shape" will never alter in shape maximising the support required.

Nailbag