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THE GARAGE DOOR GLOSSARY / Components

Guide rails

WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

Guide rails are the side components that locate and guide a roller garage door curtain as it travels between the open and closed positions.

In practice

Their size, fixings and relationship with the opening depend on the selected system. The fitting position can affect the available drive-through width, so guides belong in the opening measurements and quotation.

Keep the surrounding area clear of stored objects and follow the manufacturer’s care instructions. A new scraping sound, damaged guide or displaced curtain needs competent attention. Do not assume that greasing a guide is appropriate: cleaning and lubrication instructions differ between products.

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