Heavy gauge tracking is for tall curtains above 10ft. As you pull on the side bindings to draw a curtain, the binding angles a bit until there is enough pull pressure for the carriers to begin sliding. This angle is called "the angle of attack." Heavy gauge track has very smooth roller carriers that require less pull pressure for more vertical angles of attack.
The stickiness of the standard tracking carriers depends the distance between the top of the curtain and how high you are able to reach on the side binding to draw the curtain. This distance forms the angle of attack. At about 10ft. 4in. or taller is the threshold for switching to the heavy gauge track, although some clients have chosen higher or lower thresholds depending on their needs.
Standard Track
- For porches less than 10ft 4in tall (99% of orders)
- 5/8" wide and 1/2" deep (sleeker)
- Uses snap carriers for a tighter seal
- About $4/linear ft.
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Heavy Track
- For porches taller than 10ft 4in (1% of orders)
- 1 3/8" wide and 3/4" deep heavier
- Uses grommets and J-hook carriers for better glide
- About $8/linear ft.
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Installation for the heavy gauge tracking is conceptually identical to the standard tracking same 7ft straight tracks, radius curves, end caps, and carriers. Of course the components look a bit different, but installation procedure is virtually the same. |
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Roller carriers |
Splice, straight track, and end cap |
Heavy gauge track for tall curtain |
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