Understanding Garage Door Components
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Understanding the different components of a garage door can be useful to homeowners. As garage doors wear out, different components can start to cause functional issues. When you know about the parts and their responsibilities, you can be better at identifying what parts are causing problems.
| No | Name | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vision Panel | Installed in the topmost panel to admit light and provide visibility, enhancing garage illumination and aesthetics. |
| 2 | Solid Panel Section | Forms the main closed section of the door, providing strength and security. Available with or without insulation, in various materials (steel, aluminum, wood, composite). |
| 3 | Bottom Roller & Bracket | Mounted on both sides of the bottom panel; guides the door along the track. The bracket firmly secures the roller to the panel. |
| 4 | Hinge & Roller Assembly | Connects adjacent panels and houses rollers at the bend; ensures smooth transition of panels into and out of the horizontal track. |
| 5 | Panel Hinge | Installed between panels to allow folding during opening/closing, while maintaining alignment and stability between sections. |
| 6 | Horizontal Track | Extends along the ceiling to provide a straight pathway for panels once they enter the garage. |
| 7 | Ceiling Mount Bracket | Secures the horizontal track to ceiling beams or joists, ensuring the track remains firmly in place. |
| 8 | Radius Track (Curve) | Connects the vertical and horizontal tracks with a smooth curved transition, allowing panels to shift from vertical to horizontal movement seamlessly. |
