Automatic sectional doors today have become the most convenient and often installed. They are actively in demand for their positive qualities, one of which is protection against hacks. Convenience in operation is complemented by an attractive appearance that can become the highlight of any building. Installation of sectional doors is not so difficult, so many can cope with it themselves. In addition, the functional value of these gates is expanded - this is the thermal insulation and sealing of various rooms (not just the garage).
How do they look?
Sectional doors can be installed by everyone, but provided that he has detailed instructions and recommendations at hand. The structure of this design has several main components:
- Guides.
- Modules
- Spring mechanism for controlling web vibrations.
In addition, some use an additional function, it allows you to control the structure from a distance using the remote control. Everyone will cope with such designs - for lifting it is enough to press only one button.
Useful properties and features
Installation of sectional doors is suitable for those who have limited space, since the main sheet is lifted up. The panel itself can be of any color. Today you can even apply unique drawings. It all depends on the wishes of the buyer.
The manufacturing process has only a few steps. To avoid rapid wear, special agents are applied to the surface - this is corrosion protection. There are also designs with a built-in window, it is made of reliable glass that does not respond to shocks. This brings its own zest, as well as providing natural light to the garage. The gates will work in all weather conditions and at any temperature indicators.
The locking system has its own peculiarity, therefore unauthorized breaking of the structure is completely excluded. In automatic mode, the web is blocked. Each manufacturer gives recommendations regarding operation. If you adhere to them, then the service life reaches up to ten years without the need to replace parts.
Preparation for installation
All work begins with preparation. And the installation of sectional lifting doors is no exception. Experts recommend that beginners work with someone in a pair - it will be faster and more convenient. Each manufacturer puts the installation instructions for sectional doors - and work is underway on it. Do not skip a single step, otherwise the installation will turn out wrong.
Instruments
What to take from the tools:
- Pliers.
- Hammer.
- Keys set.
- Drill.
- Roulette.
- Building level.
This is the most basic, although many may supplement this list with something. Do not forget about personal protective equipment. Installation of sectional doors “Dorkhan” begins with a check of all components - this is also set out in the instructions. It also happens that some fasteners are not included in the kit. But they can be bought additionally.
Work on the doorway
It is important to prepare the doorway, as well as the room. To prevent malfunctions in the construction, it is better to devote more time to the place where it is mounted. For this, the shoulders and lintel are located in the same plane. Using a level, measure the horizontal and vertical.
The required depth will be required, otherwise the design will not work out. To do this, the height of the gate should be 50 centimeters greater, and if these are sections with a drive, then 100 centimeters. On the ceiling you will need to make an entrance for power supply. The cross section of the wire is better to choose a large one.
The weight of such gates will be rather large, so it is worth strengthening the ceiling and the lintel, because the load will go on them. The shoulders must also be strong, because during the installation process, the guides will be fixed to them. There is a low and high rise - a lot depends on the lintel (its size is from 20 to 55 centimeters). Installation of industrial sectional doors is carried out in the same way. Some make plastering of an aperture for increase of heat-insulating properties.
The main steps should be carried out strictly according to the instructions. You need to try to create the most reliable design that can last several years.
Gate installation
When the preparatory procedures are completed, it is worth hanging the canvas itself. If the opening is not durable, then it is strengthened as much as possible. Alutech sectional doors already have installation instructions in the kit - it is maximally expanded, so even a beginner can do it yourself. Since the work takes place in automatic mode, it is necessary to check each level - a large error is not allowed (more than 0.1 centimeter). If this condition is violated, gaps appear. We do not need them.
If there is no problem with this, then panels are prepared for installation. The cost of the entire kit is usually high, so work is done carefully. No need to rush - it’s better to think over a step several times than to buy accessories after.
What next?
When the panels are in place, it is worth marking those places where the guides will stand and be fixed. Usually panels for the canvas are supplied disassembled. Before starting work, they are collected. The procedure starts from the bottom up. Such gates will not function if there is a slight bias, so that the entire structure is carefully measured. If there are errors, do not hide them under the mounting foam or plank - this will affect the entire installation.
To make the structure durable, it is necessary to use metal gaskets, but not so often. Next you need to do the lifting mechanism and gate control. Any measurement processes should be repeated two times so that the permissible error is not violated. When the sectional doors are assembled, their performance is checked in their place. You need to do this several times. The time spent on this job is different. It is better to do this with an assistant. Most often, two hours is enough.
Sometimes it happens that there is not enough space for the whole structure at the top or on the sides of the opening. How to be in such a situation? It is not always worth abandoning a modern design. If the lintel is small, then the false panel is quite suitable. It is made of material that is not spent on the gate itself, but is mounted in the opening to the supporting beam. It turns out that the height of the gate becomes smaller, and the problem is automatically solved. It is not uncommon when there is little not only at the top, but also in the side parts.
Most often, standard car garages do not suffer from such problems. But the iron always have some kind of minus. What to do in this case? To do this, a new frame is performed, namely, a profiled pipe of the desired section is welded around the perimeter. It depends on how much space is needed on the sides and top. After it is necessary to carry out insulation. Some install gates around the perimeter, but this is uneconomical.
Conclusion
So, we found out how to do the installation of sectional doors with our own hands. It turns out that there is a way out of any situation. In order to independently install such a gate in a garage or any other room, it is worth carefully studying the instructions and useful tips. What the manufacturer says is accepted unchanged. Only in such a situation will it be possible to avoid any problems in the process of using sectional automatic gates.