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 insulation R-Value?

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The R-value is a measure of thermal resistance used in the garage door and construction industries to determine the effectiveness of insulation materials. It represents the material’s ability to resist the flow of heat through it, with a higher R-value indicating better insulation. A garage door R-value is calculated by dividing the thickness of the …

What is a Rolling Code Technology?

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Rolling code technology is a method used in keyless entry systems, such as those used for automatic garage doors and other remote-controlled devices. It works by generating a new code each time the garage door remote control is used, which prevents unauthorized access through replay attacks. A replay attack occurs when an attacker intercepts the …