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Torsion Springs for Garage Doors

Torsion Springs for Garage Doors

Torsion springs are mounted on a torsion tube above your garage door horizontally and are wound up to create torque, or tension to raise and lower the door. There are three different types of torsion springs: oil tempered, galvanized, and powder coated.

comparison of garage door torsion springs

Good: Oil tempered springs have the tendency to rust over time and can be noisy as the spring winds and unwinds.

Better: Galvanized springs don’t rust but can corrode which leads to squeaking as the spring ages.

Best: Powder coated springs will not rust or corrode because of the coating that protects them, leading to a longer lasting, quieter system.

torsion spring system with jackshaft opener
Madison / Dane County

(608) 351-3044

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(262) 246-2415

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(608) 390-1551

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Precision Door Service
Office: (608) 807-0305
1412 Parkside Dr
Ste 1206

Madison, WI 53704