Dimensions for Carteck Insulated Sectional Door
Standard Carteck Range (Up to 5500mm Wide)
Please note: The initial information and measurement table below specifically cover the standard Carteck range. This range includes doors up to 5500mm wide and utilises the standard tension spring mechanism.
The Carteck GSW 40 sectional garage door is just like all other sectional doors sold in the UK where the ordering and pricing dimensions refer to the actual size inbetween the fixing steel framework.
You can fit the Carteck sectional door behind or inbetween a structural opening, but obviously the dimensions would be different for each type of opening. Below are the details you need to digest to make sure you order the correct Carteck door size. Always remember to check the side room and head room required, as well as the length of the horizontal tracks going back into the garage, as they are considerably longer than a normal up and over door. The electric operator boom is typically the longest item in the calculations.
Fitting Between the Opening: Calculating Your Sizes
When fitting entirely between the brickwork (in the reveal), it is crucial to account for both the physical size of the door's steel fixing frame and a practical fitting tolerance. Brickwork is rarely perfectly straight or plumb, so ordering a door with zero tolerance makes installation incredibly difficult and risks the frame not fitting at all.
- Ordering Width: The vertical fixing frame legs are 85mm wide on each side (170mm total). We highly recommend allowing a minimum 10mm installation tolerance on either side. Therefore, you should deduct 190mm (170mm frame + 20mm tolerance) from your tightest structural opening width to determine your correct Ordering Width.
- Ordering Height: You must also allow for the top frame/headroom requirement plus a 10mm tolerance at the top.
- For manual doors, the standard headroom requirement is 120mm. Adding a 10mm tolerance means you should deduct 130mm from your structural opening height to get your Ordering Height.
- For electric operation, the standard headroom is 140mm. Adding a 10mm tolerance means you should deduct 150mm from your structural opening height. (Note: if the additional low-headroom fitting bracket is purchased, the requirement reduces to 120mm, meaning a 130mm total deduction applies).
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Important finishing details: Because you are incorporating a 10mm tolerance, there will be a small gap between the steel frame and your brickwork. This is standard practice and can be easily sealed with suitable exterior silicone or various foam trims. Additionally, if you are fitting between the opening, you will need special between-reveal fitting brackets. You must also consider that the standard frame legs and head frame are not necessarily the same colour as the door panels and feature pre-drilled fitting holes. To achieve a seamless look, you will likely need matching cloaking profiles to cover the exposed frame. All of these items are available through GarageDoorsOnline.
Note: The measurement table and dimensions below refer exclusively to the standard Carteck range.
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Carteck XL and SuperSize Garage Doors
For extra-large garage openings, Carteck provides the XL and SuperSize models. These doors feature upgraded hardware, heavy-duty components, and high-powered motors to safely accommodate larger dimensions and clearances.
Carteck XL Sectional Doors
- Size Range: The XL range extends the standard sizes, accommodating openings from 5501mm up to 6250mm wide and up to 2500mm high.
- Mechanism: These doors utilise rear-mounted torsion springs alongside heavy-duty roller brackets and panel reinforcing profiles.
- Operation: They are powered by the robust CarTeck DRIVE 1100 motor.
- Fitting Position: XL doors are supplied with a colour-matched frame and header, allowing them to be fitted either between the reveal or behind the reveal.
Carteck SuperSize Sectional Doors
- Size Range: SuperSize doors start above 5.5m (18'0") and can span up to 8.0m (26'3") wide, with maximum heights reaching 3.0m (9'9") in a single span.
- Mechanism: Due to their weight, these doors feature up-rated load-bearing fittings and use a motor-driven lifting mechanism with torsion spring assistance.
- Operation: They are operated by the CarTeck Drive PRO 1100 motor and include a monitored safety edge that automatically stops and reverses the door if it encounters an obstruction.
- Fitting Position: SuperSize doors feature galvanised frame legs and do not come with a header. Consequently, they must be fitted behind the reveal. The side seals are designed to enclose the edge of the galvanised frame, ensuring it is not visible from the outside.