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MyQ Control

* For Smartphone- This device allows one to open, close, and oversee a garage door from anywhere using a smartphone. It also alerts when the garage door has been left open. * Home Bridge- By using an app or Siri, this device allows Apple users to monitor their garage door, open and close it, and […]

Mutt

A vertical proponent of a section within the garage door that provides support.

Mushroom Control Station

A control panel that, when pushed, will open the door fully and implement a “Timer-to-Close” function. This panel is useful in timely or emergency situations.

Munton Window

A munton that has a fake, separated lite.

Muntin

A bar that provides support and divides glass panes on a door or sash.

Multi-function Control Panel

A panel located within the garage that controls opening and closing the garage door, turning opener lights on and off, and contains an adjustable light timer. * Mullion- Garage Door/Window * Garage Door- A post that is vertical and is used to brace or support a door. * Window- Part of the framing that separates […]

Motion Detecting Control

A mechanism that will turn on the garage door opener lights once motion is detected.

Movable Post

A post that allows for two or more doors to be used within one opening. It has a center made of aluminum that can be moved once the doors are lifted.

Mounting Plate

An appliance that is attached to a wall and aids spring shaft bearings, chain hoists, spring supports, and mountings for users. It is typically flush and made of steel or wood.

Modular Coordination

The proportioning of building components to ensure they will come together correctly when installed.

Monitored Optical Edge

This monitored system works to provides protection against entrapment, particularly for commercial operations.

MIP

This acronym stands for Maximum Inch-Pounds. This relates to the amount of torque that is necessary on a shaft to lift a door of a certain weight. It can also be used to describe the torque capacity of a given wire size to perform at a particular cycle level.

Minimum Headroom/Sideroom

Headroom Space required vertically above the opening of the door and below the lowest object on the ceiling that will allow the door to work properly. Sideroom A measurement performed horizontally from the sides of the opening of the door to the nearest object.

Mill Certification

Information provided on a particular metal from the mill that produced it. The document states what the metal is made of, as well as, heat and structure of that metal.

Mini 3-Button Remote Control

This is a smaller, keychain version of the 3-button remote control. It can control three different doors, indoor lights and appliances, and opener lights.

Microwave Motion Sensor

When objects move close or away from the door, this device recognizes the motion and signals for the door to operate accordingly, by opening or closing.

Metal Skin

The exterior of a metal.

Metallurgist Report

The record of a particular metal’s composition.

Meeting Rail

The top or bottom horizontal rail that attaches to a seal that is weatherproofed.

Master Keying

When one “Master” key can be used to lock or unlock multiple cylinder locks, despite having different keyed cylinders.

Master Keyed

When keyed cylinder locks can be locked or unlocked using one “Master” key.

Manufacturer

A company that produces goods for sale.

Maintenance

Performing upkeep on a garage door to keep it working properly.

Lubricant/Lubricate

Lubricant is a material that can be used for lubrication. When lubricating an item, it becomes glossy and can cut down on friction.

LSLO

An acronym that means “left side looking out.”

Low Moment Arm

This is the shortest distance from the axis of the shaft to the middle of the cable that is a part of the cable peel off point within the cable drums.

Low Lift Hardware

When minimal headroom is present, these low headroom parts allow a garage door to work properly.

Low Headroom Hardware

Equipment that allows a garage door to function when headroom is minimal.

Louver

An opening that allows venting through screens or slats.

Loop detectors

This device is sensitive to disruptions within its magnetic field and signals for a garage door to open or close. It can be installed inside or outside of a building within six feet.

Long Life Components

Equipment used for garage door systems that contain aluminum, Dura+ accessories, and corrosion-resistant steel. They are long-lasting and reliable.

Logic Board (circuit)

A circuit board that is the control center for the operation of the garage door. When electric equipment, like keypads and openers are not operating, there could be an issue with the logic board.

Long-Stem Roller

A roller with a length of seven inches or greater.

Lock

* Bar with Cremon- The cremone can be pivoted either outside or inside of the garage door and will cause the door to lock in place by pushing lock bars onto the path of the track. * Lock- on Bottom Roller Bracket-This bracket, located at the bottom of the garage door, holds track rollers and […]

Light Curtain

This is a safety feature that will stop the automated device from operating when a person is caught in its path.

Lite

Glazing that is installed in a door.

Lift:

* Bracket- A support system that allows the attachment of cables and installation of rollers. It is located at the bottom of the garage door. * Cables/safety cables-This allows the garage door to be lifted and lowered. Depending on the weight of the garage door, the cables could have more steel wire and/or be broader. […]

Lateral Force

Occurs when force is exerted from the side or to the side.

Latch Lock

An automated device that locks the garage door.

Lapped Joint

This joint creates a secure seal between sections of the door to protect from bad weather. It is formed by the elevated back of a section joint connecting with the lowered front portion of another section joint.

Lap Jamb

This is created when sections of the garage door overlap the openings on each door jamb.

Lag Screw

A large, sturdy screw made of wood. It has a coarse thread and square or hexagonal head.

L – Strut

Additional support on horizontal sections of the garage door. It is attached to the inside of the door and prevents bulging or caving in. It also aids in the garage doors wind load capacity.

Laser Garage Parking Assist

A mechanism that shines a laser onto the dashboard of the car entering the garage. This allows the driver to park safely and consistently within the garage.

K-Value

The thermal conductivity measurement of a material.

Keyed Shaft

A shaft designed with a built-in key way.

Keyed-Alike

To have more than one lock designed to open with one key.

Key:

* Alike: See Keyed-Alike. * Switch Control: Key-activated switch used for secure operation of the door. * Way: Grooves of varying shapes that are cut into a component, which are fitted with a key that locates and drives the parts of the shaft.

Keeper Plate

Also referred to as a striker plate, this mounts onto the track as part of the locking mechanism.

Joint:

* Rabbeted – see joint shiplap * Shiplap – creating weather tight seal between the door sections; the raised back portion and the lowered front portion of the joint work together * Tongue-and-Groove – joint in which the raised interior portion and the lowered interior portion are fitted together to make a tight weather seal […]

Jamb:

* Angle – vertical track fastened to the door jamb, uses full height continuous angle * Bracket – an L-shaped bracket that is used to connect the vertical track to the jamb * Guard – additional protection for the back of the vertical track; recommended for powered forklifts and other such equipment in an operating […]

Jackshaft-type Operator

Used only for vertical lift doors or doors which have a high lift clearance. It is the electric operator which is mounted on the ceiling or wall and works with the drive to turn the torsion shaft.

ISLO

Stands for “inside looking out”.

IPPT

A number for the garage door that every torsion spring has. The weight of the garage door is the reason for the certain number to be the correct inches-lbs-per-turn.

Interlocking Joints

To stop air from exiting and entering the garage. A barrier is made by interlocking joints that connects three times to block the air.

InterLock

Interlocking joints that tripple connect to block hot and cold air producing a barrier to keep air from coming in and out.

Industrial Door

Protects against bad weather, these doors are heavy duty and made using slates of aluminum, galvanized steel, and stainless steel.

Insulation

A product of material that makes it easier to keep the cold out during winter and will keep your garage cooler in the summer.

Insulating Glass

Energy efficient glass that helps with cooling and heating the garage.

Insulated Door

A garage doors that cut cost, provides a warmer garage, and drowns out street noise.

Installer

A company that will professionally install a garage door for you.

Installation

The process of which a tech will properly come out and put in a garage door.

Inside Lock

Sliding lock located on the interior side of the garage door.

Inside Hook Up/Bottom Bracket

This product holds the bottom roller and on the side of the bracket their is a pin that holds your torsion or extension cable.

Inclined Track

A type of garage door lift that is made for a higher roofs.

Hot Off the Floor

When your garage door lifts off the floor without you doing anything, it can be referred to as “hot off the floor”.

Horizontal:

* Track- The horizontal track is the part of the track assembly that is horizontal. * Angle- The track has an “L” shaped angle fixed to it called the horizontal Track angle. * Assembly- When the door is in a horizontal position, it relies on the horizontal track assembly to keep it in place. * […]

Horizontal Rise

The horizontal rise causes the door to start down the track and puts tension on the garage door cable.

Hoist Electric Operator

This is used in case of power failure. It works like the jackshaft-type opener, but has an emergency chain that can raise the door when the power goes out.

Hinge Tube

The hinge tube is a cylindrical part that connects two leafs together.

Hinge Support Plate

Hinges need a support plate to attach to. The support plate is screwed into the panel and then the hinge is put on top of that.

Hinge

A hinge is attached to two sections of the garage door to allow them to move when the door is raised or lowered.

High Moment Arm

The high moment arm refers to the radius around the cable drum including the cable.

High Lift Track

When you have a vertical lift door, you need the right track and hardware to door raise above the top of the door opening before it gets into the horizontal position.

High Lift Drum

This drum is designed to balance a high lift door. It is contoured to aid in the balancing.

High Arc

This is another word for trajectory. See trajectory.

Heliarc Weld

Welding using helium or argon that creates an inert gas-shielded arc.

Headplate

This is used to support the lifting drum and is located on the edge of the door.

Hinges

Hinges are used to join panels together so that they move when the door is raised or lowered.

High Lift

This is the length of space that is measured from the header to the underside of the horizontal track for high lift doors.

Headroom

This is the length of space you need between the tracks and the ceiling for the door to operate.

Hardware Systems

There are several hardware systems you need for your garage door to function. These include tracks, hinges, rollers, springs, struts, and more.

Hardware Options

There are many hardware options available to you. These include 11-gauge hinges, 12 gauge continuous angle, bridge strut, precision rollers, safety bottom brackets, and more. Talk with one of our technicians to determine what hardware you need for your garage door.

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