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Garage Door Headroom, Sideroom, Backroom, Height, Width Measurements
Measuring Garage Doors: 5 Measurements To Take Before Ordering A New Door

Measuring for a garage door is not as simple as measuring the rough opening width and height. Other measurements need to be accounted for to ensure the springs, track, hardware and garage door opener fit properly. Key spacing for headroom clearance, sideroom and backroom must also be factored into new garage door installations. Failing to......

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High Lift Garage Door Track
September 15, 2012

High lift garage door track is used to maximize the headroom above sectional overhead doors. Unlike standard lift track which curves back horizontally just above the opening, high lift track lets the door travel further vertically. High lift garage door track frees up a lot of space. This is useful for residential and commercial buildings......

Garage Door Headroom Measurement: Low Clearance Track
August 28, 2012

The open space between the top of your door opening and the nearest obstruction is known as headroom. Usually the ceiling will be used although other obstructions like beams,lights, pipes and ducts often come into play. The minimum required head space is 18-inches since it allows for the majority of standard track, spring and opener......