Door Parts

2" Strut

U-shaped bar running the length of the door to reinforce door against wind and sagging.  Not all doors require reinforcing struts.

Adjustable brackets mounted at the very top of the door to seal top section to header

Brackets mounted at the bottom corners of the bottom section.

Springs engineered to counterbalance door weight

Typically mount on a tube and are secured to wall on spring bracket

Warning: Springs can be under extreme tension and can cause injury to inexperienced persons.  Torsion springs should only be adjusted/installed by experienced technicians.

Springs engineered to counterbalance door weight

Typically mounted along horizontal tracks

Warning: Springs can be under extreme tension and can cause injury to inexperienced persons.  Extension springs should only be adjusted/installed by experienced technicians.

Aluminum extrusion for astragal

Profiles vary for shiplap or tongue-in-groove doors

3" astragal priced per foot

Weatherseal for door meeting the floor- profiles vary by manufacturer

Vinyl-Backer Insulation

1 7/16" thick polystyrene with protective white vinyl sheet

Manufactured in colors to match garage doors

Door perimeter seals nailed to door jamb to prevent wind infiltration

Graduated #3 - #10

L-shaped brackets that provide proper spacing of track from wall

Fastened to wall by jamb brackets or clips

Cut to specified length

Typically used on doors 475 to 750 pounds

1/8" cable set (Cut to specified length)

Galavanized aircraft cable requires button stop and sleeve to make set

Used for door up to 475 pounds

10 required for 4-section door, reduces door noise

Located top of the bottom section and center hinge

Typically located top of the 2nd section on end of the door

Typically located top of the 3rd section on end of door

Typically located top of the 4th section on end of door