Garage Door Glossary of Terms A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Angle Mounted Track A method of fastening vertical track to a doorjamb using a full height continuous angle.(Commercial door application) Anodize An electrolytic method of coating aluminum with a protective or decorative film, which is generally clear in color. ...
Continue readingBack in the day, a garage was separate from your home where you had to go outside, lift the garage door open with a handle at the bottom of the door, get in your car, drive out, stop the car, and then go back to pull it shut with a long cord that hung from the top of the door. Jump ahead to today, where garages are entire rooms, heated, decorated, attached to the home and remote control accessed. Gone are the days of manually opening the garage door. Remote control garage door openers...
Continue readingIt's interesting how often people don't think about their homes until something goes wrong; you don't realize how important hot water is until the water heater breaks, you don't think about your refrigerator until the motor burns out. Most probably never think twice about their garage until they need some garage door troubleshooting.Having an automatic door opener is often a necessity for most homes; this isn't just about convenience but it's also about safety. Trying to open and close a heavy metal door manually can mean pulled muscles, if not worse. It's also...
Continue readingUsing a garage to store your car in can help keep your car looking nice, keep you from having to deal with bad weather and just generally save you time. However if you have to get out to open your garage door then you will not save much in the way time nor will it spare you from the weather. Garage doors with openers can help you make the transition from home to car without having to deal with the weather and can also keep your car safe from theft. However choosing the best garage...
Continue readingInstalling a gate operator system is just the beginning. Maintaining and troubleshooting the system are equally important. Everyone is happy when the installation is complete and working properly, but what happens when the system fails? End users expect gate problems to be solved immediately. If you use proper equipment and correct installation techniques, you will be able to identify and solve most problems quickly and efficiently. A digital multi-meter is a tool every service truck must have when troubleshooting ...
Continue readingSpecifications Input Voltage: 24 VDC Wire Length: 30 feet Wire Type: 2-Conductor Travel Rate-Main: 5.5 in./sec. approx Lock Dimensions: 9 x 2 x 2 Security Configuration: Fail-safe Warranty: 2 years The Need Law enforcement, security and insurance professionals constantly remind us that a closed door is more secure than an open door and a locked door is more secure than an unlocked door. Although the garage door opener (GDO) provides the security benefit of automatically closing a garage door...
Continue readingHow much thought do you give every day to your garage door? If you're like most, you probably never think about it unless it's stuck or otherwise needs repair and maintenance. However, a responsible homeowner knows that every part of the home should be considered on a regular basis for the home's condition and for safety reasons as well.Today, when you think about a new garage door you may need to think about safety measures as well as the look and function of this part of the home. This is a favorite point of entry for...
Continue readingAt AAA Remotes, you will find everything you need that is related to opening garage doors and gates. They offer a vast number of products in their warehouse and many are not even listed. You can also get the help you need for garage door installation at their site at www.AAARemotes.com. Sometimes the hardest part about any type of installation is knowing the language used in order to follow the directions. The Garage Door Glossary of Terms is a great place to start with your garage door installation. It offers an alphabetic listing of all the terms commonly used for...
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