Sectional Garage Door Clearances

The dimensions below are standard requirements for standard installation of sectional garage doors. In case some of the requirements below cannot be met please contact Danmar Garage Doors or one of its resellers for free advice in how to achieve the best possible outcome.

 

A. Opening Height

  • Door height = Opening height + 10mm

B. Opening width

  • Door width = Opening width + 60mm or Opening width + 80mm (Thermopanels only)

C. Side Room left (size of return without obstruction)

  • Minimum 125mm required to eliminate need for side jamb (Thermopanels require minimum of 135mm due to greater overlap of garage door width)

D. Side Room right (size of return without obstruction)

  • Minimum 125mm required to eliminate need for side jamb (Thermopanels require minimum of 135mm due to greater overlap of garage door width)

E. Head Room (Lintel to ceiling/cornice without obstruction)

  • Standard headroom application used if greater than 350mm
  • Low Headroom application (twin tracks) is required between 250mm and 350mm
  • Pelmet or Headpanel may be required if less than 250mm (residential) or less than 300mm if commercial motor is being used

F. Motor Position

  • Door height + 1000mm without obstruction to ensure maximum door opening (unless side mount motor is being used).

 

 Sectional Doors Clearances

For more information about our products please contact Danmar Garage Doors on 1300 302 988 or at sales@danmardoorswa.com.au