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Want to Move to a Torsion Spring System?

If you’re looking to move to a torsion spring system, make sure your garage fits the criteria for this upgrade.

There are two different types of spring systems available for garage doors: extension and torsion. Torsion springs are generally safer than extension springs in terms of operation because they’re contained on a torsion tube, but not every home can accommodate this type of spring system. There are some requirements for a torsion spring system which can make or break your ability to combine this with your garage door.

Room above the garage door opening

Torsion springs are mounted horizontally above the door opening on a torsion tube. In order for the tube to be mounted properly, there needs to be approximately 12” of room above the garage door opening. This space is called a header. While most newer homes have been built with this type of system in mind, many older homes lack the height needed to transition to a torsion system.

Collage showing header, headerboard and goal posts

A secure headerboard and goal posts

Speaking of the header, it doesn’t just need to be large enough, but it needs to be secure, stable and strong to mount a center bracket. The weight of the entire garage door while in motion will be held in this area, so stability and strength is paramount. In the absence of a strong header area, a headerboard will be attached, which creates a strong, solid surface for the torsion tube and motor rail.

Goal posts are the wood around your garage door frame inside your garage. The track and other garage door parts, such as the cable drum, are mounted to the goal posts to keep the track secure and steady. Cable drums are at either end of the torsion tube and mounted to the goal post to stay in place. Cable drums help wind and unwind the operating cables attached to the bottom corners of the door.

Flat surface for door to land on

An extension system has two independently functioning springs that can compensate for an uneven opening. The springs on either side will extend until the garage door is flush with the ground. However, a torsion system relies on a spring mounted above the door, so a flat, even surface is required for the door to land on. Without this even surface, the garage door will not be closed completely and allows light, water, pests and debris to enter the garage.

Not sure if a torsion system will work in your home? Don’t worry, we have a team of talented technicians, installers and Door Designers to guide you. We always have our customers best interests in mind so by making sure your garage meets the criteria, we can help ensure that your garage door will function to the best of its ability for years to come.

Miami Area

305-423-3650

305-423-3650
Coral Gables Area

305-704-3025

305-704-3025
Miami Beach Area

305-423-3650

305-423-3650
Hialeah Area

305-508-4210

305-508-4210
Homestead Area

305-704-3025

305-704-3025
The Keys Area

786-224-6477

786-224-6477
Precision Overhead Garage Door Service of Miami
Office: (305) 537-1670
14280 SW 142nd Street
Suite 208

Miami, FL 33186
Precision Overhead Garage Door Service of Miami
Office: 305-423-1562
326 SW 17th Avenue
Unit #2

Miami, FL 33135

Licenses

Construction - Miami-Dade County
22BS00219
Construction - Monroe County
CRC1332218