This is a problem as if your garage is left open then it poses a security risk for your home.
Garage door bending at top when closing.
Struts can be installed on any of the panels.
Usually there is a sticker stating this on the top panel.
First you need a reinforcing strut on the top panel.
Most residential doors have a strut pre installed at the top of the top panel on the garage door.
Try operation of the door.
If you are not satisfied with the result try adding one more washer.
This binding will usually occur when the door is almost closed.
Struts can be used on metal vinyl and wood garage doors.
It needs to be at the top of the door.
Loosen the top clip and place a flat washer between the metal plate and the door.
You can go to your local door dealer to get this.
Make sure and get the right fasteners to attach it.
The track on can be adjusted away from the frame with one exception.
Depending on where the bend is in your garage door it may be stopping it from closing.
Reasons for binding garage doors.
You have to physically push the bowed section out and then it will shut.
Repeat for each of the 3 4 screws securing the roller assembly in place.
When the trim board is installed too close to the door it can bind.
The garage door bows right at curve of the track.
Struts provide additional support for the garage door panel s and help prevent bending of the panel s.
Anyone know of how to fix this.
You actually have 2 problems 1 with the door and 1 with the opener.