Practical Door Dictionary for Sectional Commercial Garage Doors and Residential Garage Roll Up Doors (Be a student of door industry lingo)
In the years prior to 2017, individual sectional commercial door and residential garage door manufacturers invented their own terminology related to garage doors and installation. To improve the effectiveness of industry standards, reduce confusion and to educate interested parties unrelated to the door industry, in 2017, DASMA members created a Sectional Door Terminology list.
Whether you’re a newbie or veteran of the door industry, we hope you’ll find this information relevant to your everyday work in the field.
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Commercial doors are ideal for areas that will have a light to moderate amount of cycle requirements.
Embossed door sections are extremely attractive and make it possible to achieve the look of natural wood using low maintenance materials.
Modern Classic 7500 - Full vertical lift tracks run directly above the door opening so they’re out of the way – perfect for indoor / outdoor living space installations.
Pro Tech 2500 - Modern home designs have street-facing garage doors that are a front and center contributor to curb appeal.
Pinch resistant - Interior view
Pinch resistant - Exterior view
The Infinity Classic 7800 by Hörmann is an aluminum door that is available in 98 panel / window designs so a natural wood look door is possible without the maintenance.
Tongue and groove section joints reduce air infiltration
R-value only evaluates thermal resistance as measured through the center of a door section. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation. U-factor is a more comprehensive measure of thermal performance. U-factor measures the rate of heat transfer from the warmer side to the colder side, through the complete door assembly including the solid panels, windows, and perimeter.
Window lites come in tinted and etched designs
Natural light is able to enter the garage space.
Wood grain look, powder coat finish looks so realistic it's mistaken for real wood.
