The kid just hit the garage door and a new one will have to be put in. Mine is a 16’x7’ steel insulated door. Is there anything I need to know about choosing a new one or does steel and insulated pretty much cover options? It faces south and is beige if it matters.
February 17, 2024, 03:34 PM
Chris42
I’ll call it a “rail” that stiffens the door. Think they are always mounted to top edge of top panel and bottom edge of bottom panel. Typically a “U” shape from folded steel. Screwed to the panel it prevents sagging when the door is up.
With such a wide door you are likely to get this sag over time.
Just be sure there are several on the other panels. One on each would be a good start. I tend to over build. Still, I installed two for a friend and it saved them from a folded panel and the need for a new door. 16’ is a long span.
February 17, 2024, 03:45 PM
old rugged cross
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February 17, 2024, 03:52 PM
oldbill123
Good call on the rail. I had to add one to the top of the door. Especially if you are using an opener
February 17, 2024, 04:18 PM
trapper189
Mine’s rated for 160mph like this one: I don’t know if it would survive the kid though.
February 17, 2024, 08:25 PM
VANQUISH
Those are called struts in the door world.
February 17, 2024, 09:51 PM
bendable
I've seen to segments on the news within the last six days about Thieves using an antenna an code readers to access remote controlled doors.
So I guess now we have to go back to un plugging the motor and locking the mechanism when the door is closed.
Of course neither segment offered any info re: deterant devices
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February 17, 2024, 10:21 PM
Rey HRH
quote:
Originally posted by trapper189: Mine’s rated for 160mph like this one:
I don’t know if it would survive the kid though.
Wow. That looks pretty serious.
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March 09, 2024, 03:32 PM
400m
I went with a CHI 2216. It’s a south facing door so I bought the R17 polyurethane door instead of the R9 polystyrene. The walls are already insulated so the next step is 1/2” plywood sheathing and an A/C unit in the wall. I’m getting too old to sweat my butt off every time I need to change oil, brakes, or load up some ammo.
March 09, 2024, 03:49 PM
urbanwarrior238
Had to replace my springs yesterday. Make sure they are in good condition as bad springs, like mine, were not doing the springgy thing which helps your opener lift the door. Went from having to heave the door open by hand to using fingers with the new springs.
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March 09, 2024, 03:58 PM
ZSMICHAEL
quote:
Mine’s rated for 160mph like this one:
Looks like two car garage. Pretty formidable. What direction is it facing?
March 09, 2024, 05:17 PM
V-Tail
quote:
Originally posted by old rugged cross: Wayne Dalton
We had one of those. Plastic gear (where it should have been metal) failed. No more Wayne Dalton for us!
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March 09, 2024, 10:57 PM
SHOOTIN BLANKS
Just replaced my old uninsulated wood door with Clopay insulated steel. Mine faces north so I passed on adding a row of windows that would never get sun. I have other windows in the garage.
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March 17, 2024, 02:18 PM
sjtill
I had read about the Chamberlain side mount opener; then I was out walking in the neighborhood, heard a neighbor opening his garage door: it was almost silent. I looked, and there was no central drive mechanism. Sure enough, he had that Chamberlain sidemount opener. It opens up the area above the garage door for more STORAGE which is what we really want
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March 17, 2024, 02:26 PM
Flashlightboy
I have a side opener on a Martin door. Very quiet. Works beautifully.
March 17, 2024, 05:25 PM
Fredward
When I leave the house for more than a short while, I pull the device that de-activates the motor and lock the door manually. Also, the walk thru door to my house has been replaced with an exterior steel door, with security hardware. They might get my garden hose, but I'll have warning if they come inside.
March 17, 2024, 06:06 PM
Gustofer
Direct drive side-mount is the only way to go. I have LiftMasters and wouldn't go any other way. Looks like they've gone up about 25% since I bought mine, but they're worth every penny.
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March 17, 2024, 06:32 PM
trapper189
quote:
Originally posted by ZSMICHAEL:
quote:
Mine’s rated for 160mph like this one:
Looks like two car garage. Pretty formidable. What direction is it facing?
Faces west. Hurricane Charley took the original door out. The new one survived Ian unscathed.
March 17, 2024, 11:58 PM
1lowlife
We have a Liftmaster 8500W, has MyQ and a battery backup. Been very happy with it. That battery backup sure came in handy when we had no power for 3 days a few years ago in the Texas freeze.
