Garage Door Springs Color Code Chart

Garage door springs are color coded to aid in proper identification for repair, ordering and warehousing purposes. Garage door springs have been given color codes based on DASMA (Door & Access Systems Manufacturers Association) guidelines and specifications. Torsion springs are color coded based on wire gauge sizes. Extension springs are color coded based on the......

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Garage Door Replacement Panels

Chances are that if you are reading this post you have at least one damaged garage door panel. Garage door replacement panels may be needed if part of the door is dented, bent or faded. In order to find replacement garage door sections you will need to record a few characteristics of your overhead door.......

Standard Garage Door Sizes

Garage doors can be custom ordered in almost any size, although a few standard garage door sizes are considered stock. Overhead door sizes have been gradually increasing to matched the increased size of vehicles. Garage doors are now sized to accommodate work trucks, boats and campers. Overhead doors are made up of different size pieces......

Compare Garage Door Prices

Always compare garage door prices before purchasing an overhead door system. When calling around for quotes on garage doors it is important that you know all garage door systems aren’t created equal. Much like vehicles, garage doors range in size, quality , durability and performance. A variety of factors must be compared between door brands......

Garage Door Extension Springs

Garage Door Extension Springs Garage door extension springs are installed along the horizontal track. Unlike torsion springs, extension or stretch springs fasten to a cable pulley system. As the garage door lowers the springs stretch out half of the door height.  When the door is closed the springs are under full tension, helping to raise......