Simple in concept, garage doors can get complicated pretty quickly. Since we work with them every day, it’s easy to forget that most home and business owners don’t understand the basic parts of a garage door. To make sure that you can adequately consider only garage doors that will fit your needs, here is a quick list of the basic parts and what they do.
Window Lite (1) – These glazed sections of glass or acrylic allow for light and visibility. All garage doors don’t have window lite. It’s only there if you put it into your design.
Sections (2) – The joints in between the panels of a sectional garage door. These are what allow each garage door to fold as it’s r
Bottom Brackets (3) – The two brackets that are attached to the lower corners of the garage door. These typically include rollers and are connected to the cables that lift the door. Well-built corner brackets are a sign of a high-quality garage door.
Cable Drum (4) – Grooved drums on the torsion spring shaft that lifting cables wind around when the door opens
Torsion Springs (5) – Another method used to lift garage doors, torsion springs are usually mounted above a closed door and most often situated parallel to the opening and above the door. Typically these are wound very tightly and should be handled with great care to prevent injury.
Extension Springs (6) – One method used to lift garage doors that is mounted just above the horizontal garage door track and is perpendicular to the closed garage door. These are typically a good option of there is limited space above the door.
Rear Track Hanger (7) – The point at which the track that guides the garage door rollers is fastened to garage ceiling.
Track (8) – The track that secures the garage door rollers to the building and allows the door to freely move up and down.
Rollers (9) – Wheels are attached to the door on either side and allow for smooth movement along the track.
Weatherstripping (10) – Located along the bottom of your garage door to create a tight seal. It adds extra insulating properties to keep outdoor temperatures and weather outside the garage.
Garage Door Openers – Separate from the garage door itself, the garage door opener is a convenient option to easily enter and exit the garage. Nask Door has expertise is a wide range of brands, but we typically recommend LiftMaster garage door openers.
Garage Lift Handles and Pull Ropes – Used for the manual operation of a garage door, lift handles and pull ropes are necessary for every type of door. Furthermore, sound locking mechanisms are frequently part of this equipment to ensure that your garage is secure when the door is closed.
Photoelectric Eyes and Sensing Edges – Used in tandem with automatic garage door openers, this equipment detects the presence of people or items that could be hurt or damaged when entering the path of a closing garage door.
Remote Controls – The ultimate in convenience, automatic garage door remote controls allow you to easily open your garage door from your vehicle.
At Nask Door, Inc. we can help you make sense of everything from the basics of garage door operation to the details of garage door selection and installation. If you are considering the purchase of a new or replacement garage door, we can help. Simply contact us today and we’ll help guide you through the process of finding the best option for your home and family.