Understanding and Designing for Overhead Door Track Systems in Residential Applications
This webinar is designed to equip architects with the technical knowledge required to effectively incorporate overhead garage door track systems into their residential designs. Various types of track systems will be covered, including standard, high lift, vertical lift, and low headroom configurations.
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1 AIA Health/Safety/Welfare Learning Unit
Speaker: Lauri Wilson, Territory Manager, Cambek
Lauri is the Midwest Territory Manager for CAMBEK Designer Doors and has been with CAMBEK for almost 9 years. In addition to her role as a sales representative, Lauri also provides training and support to new sales representatives, writes CAMBEK’s continuing education courses, and is part of the marketing team at CAMBEK. In her spare time, Lauri loves downhill skiing with her teenage sons, gardening in the summer months, camping, and traveling.
Description:
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the mechanical principles behind torsion spring systems, the roles of cables, drums, and operators (such as chain drive, belt drive, and jackshaft), and how these elements contribute to the smooth and safe operation of garage doors. The course will also cover the practical considerations for selecting the appropriate track system based on site specific factors, such as ceiling height, door weight, door size, and space constraints.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently specify and design overhead garage door track systems that meet both functional and aesthetic demands, ensuring seamless integration into residential projects. This course is ideal for architects looking to enhance their expertise in residential design and ensure the successful implementation of overhead garage door systems in their projects.
Learning Objectives:
- Components and Types of Overhead Garage Door Track Systems: Participants will learn to identify and describe the various components and types of overhead garage door track systems, including standard, high lift, vertical lift, and low headroom configurations, along with their specific applications.
- Mechanical Principles Behind Garage Door Operations: Participants will gain a deep understanding of the mechanical principles and safety considerations governing torsion spring systems, cables, drums, and different types of operators like chain drive, belt drive, and jackshaft systems.
- Evaluating and Selecting Appropriate Track Systems for Project Parameters: Participants will learn how to assess project-specific factors such as ceiling height, door weight, door size, and space constraints to select the most suitable overhead garage door track system for their residential project.
- Incorporating Aesthetic Harmony with Overhead Garage Door Track Systems: Participants will learn about aesthetic options for incorporating overhead garage door track systems into their residential designs in a way that adds to the interior harmony of the project.
