Garage door cables 101

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Garage door cables play a critical role in torsion assemblies by transmitting torque from the pulley to the garage door. They are designed to be strong, flexible, and resilient. Galvanized garage door cables are ideal for use in sectional overhead door systems because they are able to withstand high levels of tension and stress without …

Garage Door Repair – Definition and Application

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Repairing or fixing a garage door refers to the process of restoring a damaged or malfunctioning overhead door systems to its proper working condition. The process involves troubleshooting, identifying and addressing any faults or problems with the garage door and its mechanical components, and includes replacing broken parts and hardware, balancing or calibrating the springs, …

What Is Garage Door R-Value

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R-value is a measure of thermal resistance used in the garage door and construction industries to determine the effectiveness of insulation materials. It indicates a material’s ability to resist heat flow. A garage door’s R-value is calculated by dividing the thickness of the insulation by its thermal conductivity (the material’s ability to conduct heat). For …

What is a Rolling Code Technology?

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Rolling code technology is a security method used in keyless entry systems to prevent unauthorized access by generating a unique code each time the remote is activated. The technology is commonly used in automatic garage doors, vehicles, and other remote-controlled devices. Rolling code systems operate through an algorithm that generates a new code, selected from …