Quick Guide: Garage Door Track
Garage door tracks are one of the most important parts of any garage door. You want to make sure you use quality materials when installing and repairing residential or commercial garage doors. We carry vertical, horizontal, and low headroom track sections to service all your needs. In this guide we look at the various options available.
3 Track Widths
Garage door track is offered in 3 different width sizes.
- 1 Inch – Common in truck & semi-trailer applications.
- 2 Inch – Common in residential and commercial applications. (Link to Track Page)
- 3 Inch – Utilized in more industrial applications where the door is heavier. Can be used in some residential situations where the door is heavier.
DON’T FORGET: Be sure to order the right size rollers. Buy them here.
Garage Door Track Lengths
Most residential garage doors use a standard 6 feet 4 inch or 7 feet 4-inch vertical track. At SSC we offer both these sizes ready to ship in a 2-inch width. Need a longer length? We offer raw track at 13 feet 4 inches available in 2 and 3 inch widths.
Garage Door Track Lift Types
Garage doors have 3 common track lift types. Standard lift (commonly seen on most residential homes), hi-lift (when the door needs to travel out of the opening before heading into the horizontal tracks), and vertical lift (commonly found in commercial & industrial settings).
Garage Door Track Hardware
For attaching the track to the wall and ceiling, you will need certain hardware such as jamb brackets, splice plates and angle.
Angle
Perforated angle is the preferred material for mounting the garage door track to the wall. We offer multiple options, sizes and gauge thickness to ensure you have what you need to get the job done. Looking for that clean and polished finish look be sure to check out our powder coated perforated angle.
Splice Plates – Splice plates are used to connect the vertical portion of the garage door track to the curved portion.
Flag Brackets – Flag brackets are used to connect the vertical and horizontal portion of track where they come together.
Jamb Brackets
The most important hardware to understand and know is jamb brackets. Each bracket is numbered and corresponds to the location it is mounted to. Brackets are numbered from 1 to 14 to signify the distance from the jamb to the center of the two holes . The reason for the different size jamb brackets is because vertical track is installed at a slight angle to allow for the door to press tightly closed against the weather seal. The different numbered jamb brackets are what set the slight angle of the track. See our jamb bracket chart below for sizes.
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