* Anchor Pad- Padding secured above the door, on the header, to support a bearing bracket in the center. It can also be installed in other locations. * Casing- A vertical piece of wood that creates one side of an opening. * End Block- These are installed at the end of each panel and are […]
Read More* Commercial Keypad-A sturdy keypad that can be mounted onto a pedestal. Uses a PIN that must be typed in, in order for the door to open. Multiple PIN’s can be programed into the keypad. * Control Panel-A small panel mounted within the garage that can open and close the door, turn on the lights, […]
Read MoreAllows for a code to be entered or a card to be read to control the opening or closing of a door or gate.
Read MoreThis glass contains woven wire netting that keeps it from shattering when impacted or heated.
Read More* Bar-A sturdy rod inserted into a winding plug socket for torsion springs tension. * Cone-This part allows the torsion and winding to be adjusted. It fits in the torsion spring. * Cone Set Screw-A fastener that bolts a winding plug to a torsion shaft. * Cone Socket Head Set Screw-Allows the winding plug to […]
Read MoreA swinging door constructed within a sectional door. It is specifically for pedestrians, but is not considered an exit door.
Read MoreLumber used in producing wooden, sectional garage doors. It is manufactured on the west coast.
Read MoreComprised of a clip and steel wedge that supports and protects the vertical and horizontal track section joints.
Read MoreA material located at the bottom of the garage door, or in between joints. It protects the garage from wind, weather, and heat.
Read MoreA component placed between joints or around the edge of the garage door that protects against the infiltration of heat, air, and poor weather.
Read MorePrevents water from entering underneath the door by providing a ridge located where the floor and bottom rail touch. This ridge also directs the water onto the driveway.
Read MoreTypically mounted within the garage and primarily controls the opening and closing of the door, as well as, the opener light. Some control panels contain additional features.
Read More* Grain-Rings in wood that create a 45 degree angle or greater with surface pieces. * Lift-When a door lifts vertically without the use of horizontal tracks. * Lift Drum-A type of cable drum that can neutralize spring tension by changing the radius of its grooves. * Post-Additional vertical support that aids against episodes of […]
Read MoreOn a vertical lift door, this is the accumulation of the upper track.
Read MoreWhen a door is lifted, this is the curve along which it travels when reaching the top portion of the track.
Read MoreAn insulation made of foam typically used in garage door sections. The material is “foamed” into place within the section.
Read MoreA top coat that is clear and used as a finish. It is most frequently used on wood.
Read MoreWeatherstrip that is made of vinyl or neoprene and is secured to the bottom of the door. It has a “U” shape, is flexible, even in cold temperatures, and protects against wind and rain.
Read MoreProvides additional support to prevent displacement of horizontal sections on a sectional door. It also improves the wind load capacity of the door.
Read MoreA group of windows assembled together but separated by mullions to create a larger window.
Read MoreAdditional sections installed above the garage door to provide extra lift for the operator.
Read MoreChanneled rails that house and guide the rollers on which a garage door operates. * Bracket: Secures the track to the jamb. * Clip: Fastens a track to a wall angle. * Graduation: Measurement of the differential distance from the bottom to the top of the vertical track where it meets the jamb. * Guard: […]
Read MoreAlso called Top Carrier, Top Roller Bracket, or Top Roller Fixture, this is a bracket used at the top of the door for placement of the guide roller.
Read MoreVertical boards assembled by the tongue and groove section joint method.
Read MoreAttachment in which one panel contains a protruding edge that is interlocked into the grooved edge of the adjoining panel.
Read MoreAlso called oil-canning, this describes the presence of waviness in sheet metal caused by warping.
Read MoreA window made up of two pieces of glass that contain a gap in between. This gap traps air and provides insulation.
Read MoreAlso called a bottom weatherseal, this is a strip fixed to the bottom of the door to secure it to the floor.
Read MoreThe space between the inner and outer parts of a door in which there is low thermal conductivity, preventing the transfer of heat and cold.
Read MoreUsed as reinforcements against excessive winds or extensive use in the open position.
Read MoreAlso called an Inclined Track, the vertical track narrows away from the jamb, alleviating friction of the door release and providing a weatherproof seal.
Read MoreA removable post that is attached at the top and can be pivoted out of the way
Read MoreThis serves to seal the perimeter of a door so weather and light doesn’t enter the garage
Read MoreA standard size door that is typically kept in the inventory at either a distributor or factory warehouse
Read MoreA garage door that has sections each made up of horizontal rails and a vertical stile structure framing member
Read MoreA part that can be used as a step down plate or a lift handle that manually operates a sectional door
Read MoreCaps that are installed on the end of the panels that can be used with single or double hinges
Read More* Anchor – See Center Bearing Bracket * Anchor Bracket – See Center Bearing Bracket * Anchor Cone – See Stationary Cone * Anchor Plate – See Center Bearing Bracket * Assembly – See Torsion Spring Assembly * Assembly Closed Wound – A torsion spring that has no gaps between the coils * Assembly Open […]
Read MoreThe quantity and types of material that is to be used in the construction of a garage door
Read MoreA steel rod that supports the torsion springs. It is attached to the wall and when a chain hoist is used it is attached to the steel shaft
Read MoreA rail that is made with a continuous piece of lumber that doesn’t have finger joints
Read MoreA type of sheet glass that is commonly used in glazing sashes
Read MoreA remote that can close or open your garage door or operate the lights from the safety of your vehicle
Read MoreDrawings of the plans, section, size and details of a garage door that is created by the manufacturer and given to architect-engineers
Read MoreA joint interface that moves from one level to another level from the front of the door to the back
Read MoreA bearing that maintains the torsion shaft alignment to reduce the amount of friction
Read MoreA switch that can disable the operating of the door to prevent damage to the door and operator
Read MoreA framework that is used to hold glass panels in glass windowed garage doors
Read MoreA light switch that allows you to to turn off and on lights in your home remotely using a remote control
Read MoreThis device makes installation easier with wire being on one side of the door and a reflector being on the other
Read MoreThese struts are used to support the garage door when it is in the open position
Read MoreA light that indicated whether or not the door is open. Red means closed while green means open. The light allows safe entering and exiting of the facility
Read MoreA device that can operate a large number of doors but has become invaluable with recent technological advancements
Read MorePush rods that are spring-activated and mounted on horizontal tracks that start the closing process of the garage door cycle
Read MoreSee Angle Iron, See Angle Brace, See Angle Iron, See Back Hang
Read MoreThis rope is connected to the bottom bracket and can be used by the operator to manually open and close the garage door
Read MoreLaying on a coat of primer paint at the beginning of the painting process
Read MoreSteel panels painted with a primer then given an oven-baked top coat to finish the outside of the door
Read MoreA unit consisting of springs, shafts, winding plugs as well as stationary cones, drums and cables. This unit allows your garage door to open and close on command
Read MoreThe unit of force that can be found by dividing the torque by the moment arm of the drum
Read MoreFoam insulation that are foamed in place on garage door sections by manufacturers
Read MoreA wheel or drum that receives individual links that is used to transmit power
Read MoreDoors that have been designed to keep the operator safe from finger injuries such as entrapping, crushing, breaking and severing
Read MoreWeatherstrips installed on the outside of doors to prevent the elements from entering the garage
Read MoreMetal with multiple punched holes used to hang garage doors and the garage doors operating systems
Read MoreA bottom bracket that features a cable that is routed outside of the tracks
Read MoreWeather seals that are specifically designed for certain climates or for certain garage doors
Read MoreA complete cycle of the garage door which is the garage door starting in the closed position, moving to the opening position, then moving back to the closed position.
Read MoreLining that acts to limit, maneuver, or stop friction. It can be permanent or removable.
Read MoreA hinge attached to the end of door sections that allow pivoting as the door closes and opens. These hinges grasp the track roller and are numbered and sequential for proper placement and to allow the door to lie flat against the jambs when the door closes.
Read MoreThese panels are between stiles on the inside of the door. They are numbered starting from the left and moving right.
Read MoreA hinge secured at the end of a door section. This hinge enables door sections to swivel as the door is brought up and down. Hinges also secure the track roller. They recieve numbers and are graded to make sure that, when closed, the door is flat against the jambs.
Read More* For Smartphone- This device allows one to open, close, and oversee a garage door from anywhere using a smartphone. It also alerts when the garage door has been left open. * Home Bridge- By using an app or Siri, this device allows Apple users to monitor their garage door, open and close it, and […]
Read MoreA control panel that, when pushed, will open the door fully and implement a “Timer-to-Close” function. This panel is useful in timely or emergency situations.
Read MoreA panel located within the garage that controls opening and closing the garage door, turning opener lights on and off, and contains an adjustable light timer. * Mullion- Garage Door/Window * Garage Door- A post that is vertical and is used to brace or support a door. * Window- Part of the framing that separates […]
Read MoreA mechanism that will turn on the garage door opener lights once motion is detected.
Read MoreA post that allows for two or more doors to be used within one opening. It has a center made of aluminum that can be moved once the doors are lifted.
Read MoreAn appliance that is attached to a wall and aids spring shaft bearings, chain hoists, spring supports, and mountings for users. It is typically flush and made of steel or wood.
Read MoreThe proportioning of building components to ensure they will come together correctly when installed.
Read MoreThis monitored system works to provides protection against entrapment, particularly for commercial operations.
Read MoreHeadroom Space required vertically above the opening of the door and below the lowest object on the ceiling that will allow the door to work properly. Sideroom A measurement performed horizontally from the sides of the opening of the door to the nearest object.
Read MoreInformation provided on a particular metal from the mill that produced it. The document states what the metal is made of, as well as, heat and structure of that metal.
Read MoreThis is a smaller, keychain version of the 3-button remote control. It can control three different doors, indoor lights and appliances, and opener lights.
Read MoreWhen objects move close or away from the door, this device recognizes the motion and signals for the door to operate accordingly, by opening or closing.
Read MoreThe top or bottom horizontal rail that attaches to a seal that is weatherproofed.
Read MoreWhen one “Master” key can be used to lock or unlock multiple cylinder locks, despite having different keyed cylinders.
Read MoreLubricant is a material that can be used for lubrication. When lubricating an item, it becomes glossy and can cut down on friction.
Read MoreThis is the shortest distance from the axis of the shaft to the middle of the cable that is a part of the cable peel off point within the cable drums.
Read MoreWhen minimal headroom is present, these low headroom parts allow a garage door to work properly.
Read MoreEquipment that allows a garage door to function when headroom is minimal.
Read MoreThis device is sensitive to disruptions within its magnetic field and signals for a garage door to open or close. It can be installed inside or outside of a building within six feet.
Read MoreEquipment used for garage door systems that contain aluminum, Dura+ accessories, and corrosion-resistant steel. They are long-lasting and reliable.
Read MoreA circuit board that is the control center for the operation of the garage door. When electric equipment, like keypads and openers are not operating, there could be an issue with the logic board.
Read More* Bar with Cremon- The cremone can be pivoted either outside or inside of the garage door and will cause the door to lock in place by pushing lock bars onto the path of the track. * Lock- on Bottom Roller Bracket-This bracket, located at the bottom of the garage door, holds track rollers and […]
Read MoreThis is a safety feature that will stop the automated device from operating when a person is caught in its path.
Read More* Bracket- A support system that allows the attachment of cables and installation of rollers. It is located at the bottom of the garage door. * Cables/safety cables-This allows the garage door to be lifted and lowered. Depending on the weight of the garage door, the cables could have more steel wire and/or be broader. […]
Read MoreThis joint creates a secure seal between sections of the door to protect from bad weather. It is formed by the elevated back of a section joint connecting with the lowered front portion of another section joint.
Read MoreA mechanism that shines a laser onto the dashboard of the car entering the garage. This allows the driver to park safely and consistently within the garage.
Read MoreAlso referred to as a striker plate, this mounts onto the track as part of the locking mechanism.
Read More* Rabbeted – see joint shiplap * Shiplap – creating weather tight seal between the door sections; the raised back portion and the lowered front portion of the joint work together * Tongue-and-Groove – joint in which the raised interior portion and the lowered interior portion are fitted together to make a tight weather seal […]
Read More* Angle – vertical track fastened to the door jamb, uses full height continuous angle * Bracket – an L-shaped bracket that is used to connect the vertical track to the jamb * Guard – additional protection for the back of the vertical track; recommended for powered forklifts and other such equipment in an operating […]
Read MoreUsed only for vertical lift doors or doors which have a high lift clearance. It is the electric operator which is mounted on the ceiling or wall and works with the drive to turn the torsion shaft.
Read MoreTo stop air from exiting and entering the garage. A barrier is made by interlocking joints that connects three times to block the air.
Read MoreProtects against bad weather, these doors are heavy duty and made using slates of aluminum, galvanized steel, and stainless steel.
Read MoreA product of material that makes it easier to keep the cold out during winter and will keep your garage cooler in the summer.
Read MoreA garage doors that cut cost, provides a warmer garage, and drowns out street noise.
Read MoreThis product holds the bottom roller and on the side of the bracket their is a pin that holds your torsion or extension cable.
Read MoreWhen your garage door lifts off the floor without you doing anything, it can be referred to as “hot off the floor”.
Read More* Track- The horizontal track is the part of the track assembly that is horizontal. * Angle- The track has an “L” shaped angle fixed to it called the horizontal Track angle. * Assembly- When the door is in a horizontal position, it relies on the horizontal track assembly to keep it in place. * […]
Read MoreThe horizontal rise causes the door to start down the track and puts tension on the garage door cable.
Read MoreThis is used in case of power failure. It works like the jackshaft-type opener, but has an emergency chain that can raise the door when the power goes out.
Read MoreHinges need a support plate to attach to. The support plate is screwed into the panel and then the hinge is put on top of that.
Read MoreThe high moment arm refers to the radius around the cable drum including the cable.
Read MoreWhen you have a vertical lift door, you need the right track and hardware to door raise above the top of the door opening before it gets into the horizontal position.
Read MoreThis drum is designed to balance a high lift door. It is contoured to aid in the balancing.
Read MoreThere are several hardware systems you need for your garage door to function. These include tracks, hinges, rollers, springs, struts, and more.
Read MoreThere are many hardware options available to you. These include 11-gauge hinges, 12 gauge continuous angle, bridge strut, precision rollers, safety bottom brackets, and more. Talk with one of our technicians to determine what hardware you need for your garage door.
Read MoreAn appliance secured to the door header to provide backing for both track and spring construction.
Read MoreThis device provides additional support for the vertical track. It is recommended when electric material handling equipment, such as fork trucks, are being used.
Read MoreAn apparatus that prevents water permeation. It is a strip typically made of rubber or plastic and rests against framed windows and glazing.
Read MoreA device that allows one to check on their garage door to ensure it is closed anywhere in a home. It can also close the garage door.
Read MoreAn electric mechanism that is in control of moving the garage door up and down.
Read MoreA section of the door that is totally glazed with various clear plastic or glass. These sections are formed of aluminum extrusion that is put together with aluminum or steel sections above and below.
Read MoreA door hardware design that makes doors open vertically and requires no horizontal tracks
Read MoreA counterbalance spring that is installed to the header at the top of the garage door
Read MoreA door made up of sections that are unbroken be visible rails and stiles to give the door the appearance of an even surface
Read MoreAn opening mechanism that should be installed for garage door installations that require quick automatic door opening without the use of an electric door opener.
Read MoreAlso known as Stop Mould, serves as a seal around the garage door to protect against weather and light infiltration.
Read MoreThe opening measurements taken between the floor and header and between the face of jambs
Read MoreA weatherstrip seal that is attached to the bottom of a door that seals against the floor
Read MoreA way of measuring horizontal flame across a product under controlled laboratory conditions. It is then compared to the performances of gypsum board which is standardized to 0 and to red oak which is standardized 100.
Read MoreUsually nailed to the outside jamb of the garage door. It creates a seal around the door to protect against weather and keeps light out.
Read MoreMolding with a special angular shape, when fitted together it gives the appearance of a slatted panel.
Read More* Bearing Support – Plates that include a ball bearing to support radial movement of a torsion shaft usually located on torsion spring counterbalance units * Bracket – See Bearing Support * Hinge/Roller Hinge – Hinges located on the edge of door sections that allow sections to pivot when the garage door opens or closes […]
Read More* Door Section – A door section with embossed panels * Panel – A panel with surfaces raised to relieve from flat surfaces * Rosette – A ornament designed out of weed, hardboard or aluminum that raises in relief of the surface * Section – See Embossed Door Section * Steel Door Section – See […]
Read MoreTypically mounted along the horizontal section of track that provides power or tension by stretching or pulling
Read MoreA mounted faceplate with a pull handle that allows the operator to open the garage door manually or by spring tension
Read MoreA powered device that allows the operator to open or close the garage door with the press of a button
Read MoreA garage door operator similar to a “Jack shaft” type operator which features an emergency chain house in the event of a power failure
Read MoreA post mounted in the driveway for key switches for automatic garage door openers.
Read MoreDevices that are placed near the garage door opening to prevent the elements from entering the garage.
Read MoreAn electric operator that opens and closes the door by pulling and pushing the top section.
Read More* Low Headroom Track – See Double Track Low Headroom * Shaft – Double torsion spring shaft that is utilized when more space is required for counterbalance spring lengths * Strength Glass – A grade of glass that is typically ⅛” thick and lighter than most plate glasses * Top Roller Fixture – A fixture […]
Read MoreTwo stiles that are adjacent to one another and located at the end of a section.
Read More* Casing – Framing members that finish the garage doors opening * Check – A device that insures the self closing of a door or wicket * Closer – A device that combines a spring to close the door and a checking arrangement that prevents the door from slamming when closing * Frame/Framework – Two […]
Read MoreA chain that allows the operator to allow manual use of the emergency hand chain to open and close the garage door in case of power failure.
Read MoreA horizontal design load that is installed into the garage door based on wind speed, building height and the garage doors location.
Read MoreA lack of counterbalancing in the open position that prevents the door from fully opening.
Read MoreThere are four different types of garage door movement: standard lift, high lift, full vertical lift and low head room. The type of door movement that is best for your garage door depend on the room available between the top of the door and the first obstruction.
Read MoreHardware pieces that give a garage door an extra flair and help it stand out from other garage doors in the neighborhood.
Read MoreCounteracts the weight of the garage door that will let a reduced force to open and close the door.
Read MoreThis is hardware that is used for commercial and industrial type doors as they are stronger and sturdier.
Read MoreThis type of door is used a vehicular entrance on commercial buildings like loading docs, service stations, parking garages, etc.
Read MoreThis insures that the door(s) work with the same transmitters as indicated by the specifications.
Read MoreThis additional assembly is secured to the outside of the garage door near the center of the door. It also provides extra support for wide and heavy doors.
Read MoreA hinge that allows sections of the door to pivot while opening generally located on the intermediate stiles. It is also used between the bottom and intermediate sections as an edge hinge.
Read MoreUsed on commercial and industrial doors these parts are used to connect the two shafts that support the torsion springs. There may be several of these parts depending on the width of the garage door.
Read MoreA plate or bracket that is used to house the shaft bearing, anchor the torsion springs to the header. It is also used to align and support the counterbalance mechanism to the to the torsion shaft.
Read MoreThis pin is used to hold the counterbalance cable to the bottom bracket or the operator arm to the operator bracket. This pin is held in place with a cotter pin.
Read MoreA support that reduces reflection of door sections in the horizontal position. It also helps to increase the doors wind load capability.
Read MoreThis part is used to properly tension the drive train between the operator shaft and the door shaft.
Read MoreThis is the chain that connects from the door to the jackshaft operator which is what opens the door.
Read MoreUsed with manually operated doors and can be installed on either side of your door and are secured to the shaft. These blocks are highly recommended for doors 10 feet or taller to help them operate smoothly.
Read MoreThe added track that helps to give support to prevent the sagging of an open or horizontal door. This track is more often used with wide or heavy doors.
Read MoreThe vertical post that is placed in between 2 single garage doors that is used to combat high force winds.
Read MoreA part of the door section that is vertical and location and structure in which the center hinge will be attached.
Read MoreA fixture placed at the bottom to prevent the door from falling if the cable were to ever break.
Read MoreA device placed at the end of the cable that will prevent the cable from slipping through the drum.
Read MoreA part placed on the bottom which is designed to stop or slow the lowering of a garage door if the cable were to break.
Read MoreThe proper amount of cable that is required to operate the garage door properly.
Read MoreA grooved and fitted drum placed onto the shaft of the torsion spring on which the lifting cable is wound onto.
Read MoreUsed to support the shaft in the middle of the door and depending on the width of the door there may be more than one.
Read MoreSpring bumpers put at the ends of vertical tracks and prevents the door from coming out of its tracks if lifted too high.
Read MoreA fixture at the bottom of the door that is used to prevent the garage door from falling in case the cable breaks.
Read MoreThe method in which to fasten the vertical track to the jamb with the use of brackets.
Read MoreThe weatherstrip that is attached to the bottom of a garage door to seal between the door and the floor.
Read MoreThis additional extension spring is used to provide for a weekend counterbalance.
Read MoreTo make heavier doors run smoother use this counterbalance drum with a ball bearing in it.
Read MoreMainly located on the bottom this a support bracket that holds the track rollers and could offer attachment of the lifting cables. These brackets can also be found in other locations as well and not just the bottom.
Read MoreThis is a fastening device that will mechanically join materials by using a riveting tool.
Read MoreThis is the system that kicks in to operate the garage door when the battery fails to work.
Read MoreA mechanism that is used on the installation that requires rapid door opening without an electric operator.
Read MoreA locking device that is automatic and is sometimes also known as an automatic latch.
Read MoreAn anchoring plate is an “L” shaped bracket that is sometimes welded to the tracks to prevent adjustments. This bracket secures the garage door track to the wall to keep it secure.
Read MoreThis L-shaped steel material is used to brace the rear of the horizontal tracks to the ceiling or roof construction.
Read MoreThis allows the spring to be secured to the center bracket and is placed into the end of the torsion spring.
Read MoreThis part is also referred to as an aircraft-type cable and it is several strands braided together of galvanized wire rope.
Read MoreAlso known as the winding plug or adjustable cone this part allows for the torsion springs ending and tension.
Read MoreThis is what permits the winding and tension of the torsion spring and it is secured right into the spring itself. It can also be called the winding plug or winding cone as well.
Read MoreAlso known as the winding cone this part allows for the tension and winding of the torsion spring as it fits right into the spring.
Read MoreThe 3 hole adjustable clip is also known as a lansing bracket. This bracket is used on extension spring doors and helps to adjust the cable length of the garage door. An adjustable clip is also compatible with the S hook.
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