Sectional Garage Doors
Tracks & Springs
The track and spring system affects how the door balances, how much headroom is needed, and in some cases the
final price. Below is a plain-English overview to help you choose the right option before a technical survey.
Side tension springs
A compact system commonly used for many standard garages. It can be a good choice where headroom is limited,
but suitability depends on your exact opening and internal space.
- Often chosen for straightforward installs.
- Headroom and backroom requirements vary by height.
- Minimum height constraints may apply depending on the system.
Front mount torsion
Torsion spring mounted at the front (above the opening). This can be preferred for some larger doors and
certain headroom situations.
- Typically needs more headroom than side tension.
- Stable balancing for a wide range of sizes.
- Commonly paired with automation.
Rear mount torsion
Torsion spring mounted toward the rear. It can help where the front area above the opening is obstructed,
although it may introduce a fixed surcharge depending on the configuration.
- Often used to work around front obstructions.
- May carry an additional fixed cost versus other systems.
- Best confirmed during a technical survey.
How this affects the calculator
In the Premier sectional price builder, you can pick the spring system from a dropdown. If a system has a fixed
surcharge (for example, a rear mount torsion option), the live quote total updates automatically.