OVERHEAD DOOR BLOG

Frayed Cables in Your Overhead Door

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Mon, Mar 16, 2015 @ 03:01 PM

Topic: Safety and Cables for Your Overhead Door Sectional Doors

The lift cables at each side of a sectional overhead door should be visually inspected periodically for “fraying” of broken stands, severe twisting of strands, any other abnormalities or rust.

We suggest careful inspection frequently as a frayed, severe twisting, rust or other abnormal cable conditions is a warning that the cable strength has diminished and could break or fail at any time.

Effect of a Broken Cable: A broken cable leaves the door inoperable and has the potential to cause serious damage and injury, particularly if the cable breaks when the door is fully open or part way open.

How to Check for a Frayed or Severe Twisting of Strands of Cable: It is best to check and carefully inspect the cables when the door is in the down or closed position. Carefully check along the full length of the cable for any fraying or severe twisting. Prevention of failure or breakage can save inconvenient costly down time which can be disruptive to the operation and reduce repair expenses.

Just a little visual inspection can increase safety, operational efficiency, reliability, decrease downtime, extend useful life of your operating system and lessen service maintenance cost.

 A quick visual inspection prior to operation could have avoided this very costly problem. The price of a new cable vs. a complete new door?

Inspect the cables. The cables should be tight and secured to the bottom fixtures. The cables should not rub against the door, track or any other objects. Cables with frayed or broken strands should be replaced by a trained door system technician.

 Please, schedule those visual inspections and call us if we can assist in your department goals for improved operational efficiency and reliability while keeping that budget in check.

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Garage Door Repairs

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Mon, Aug 19, 2013 @ 12:55 PM




  1. Schedule a Service  Call Online  Get $10.00 offIf you are having trouble with your garage door, it may be due to some problem with the springs. Garage door springs do break, and they can be replaced. I won't try to convince you not to take that approach if you need new springs, but I will strongly suggest that you carefully weigh the risks versus the rewards in this project before deciding to do so. 

    Out of Balance Springs

    The best sign of a well-functioning garage door is that it opens and closes smoothly and quietly. ...When it stops working as it should, the problem can be serious. Try operating the garage door manually (pull the cord attached to the arm connecting the rail trolley system to the door). If the door continues to be difficult to operate, the problem could be that the springs are out of balance. In this case, you can be confident that the problem isn't going to fix itself. And failing to fix it could result in an escalating list of worn and broken parts. Call us asap.

    Garage Door Spring Brackets

    Garage door springs are attached to brackets on the bottom of the garage door. As with the springs, these brackets are also under a lot of tension and should only be adjusted or otherwise maintained by a pro. Newer models of garage doors have tamper resistant brackets that prevent the curious but inexperienced among us from getting into trouble.

    Call us anytime - let us help you - 336-3667 as for Tipp or Steve.
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Employees Make a Difference

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Thu, Mar 21, 2013 @ 12:38 PM
We are always proud when we can thank one of our employees for exceptional work - Sara we are proud of you.
Thank you for such an excellent job!
 
Thank you to David Hicks & Residence Life at ASU! Y'all sure made a girl feel special today! We have the greatest customers ever at Northeast Arkansas Glass, Ditta Door & Hardware & Overhead Door Company of NEA!
 
 
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KNOCK AND LOCK BREAK AWAY DOOR SYSTEM

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Tue, Jul 24, 2012 @ 10:22 AM

Overhead Door Corporation’s Knock & Lock®Breakaway Door System is the industry’s only self-resetting, impact-resistant dock door available. The rugged Knock & Lock® is designed for higher productivity, energy efficiency and costs 35% less than a complete breakaway door, making it the ideal choice for any dock environment. In addition, the Knock & Lock®Breakaway Door System offers a rugged, puncture-proof interior skin with a steel exterior for years of trouble-free service. Every panel is polystyrene insulated to 2 inches, providing an R-value of 8.56, and has dual slide locks on the bottom section for security. Every Knock & Lock®Breakaway Door System is backed by an industry leading 10 year limited warranty. Whether the application requires a breakaway door system or simply breakaway sections for retrofit applications, the Knock & Lock®Breakaway Door System is the perfect solution for facility managers and architects alike.

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HIGHER PRODUCTIVITY - INCREASED DURABILITY - AFFORDABILITY

The Knock & Lock self-resetting impact resistant breakaway door system is designed to increase productivity
by eliminating costly downtime, door repairs and replacements to keep your facility operating smoothly and
efficiently. Knock & Lock is ideal for both new construction and retrofit applications.
Performance and Durability
Knock & Lock is designed to provide reliable performance for many years and is backed by an industry-leading
warranty:
• 10-year retractile cord warranty
• 10-year puncture warranty
• The automatic reset keeps your doors operating after  
impact to eliminate downtime and associated costs
• Breaks away with little force for system longevity
• Single/dual panel breakout (breaks in and out) for  
additional impact-resistance and door system durability
• Puncture-resistant interior skin and steel exterior for  
durability and longevity
• Polystyrene insulation in every section with an R-value of
8.56 for energy-efficiency (U-value .12)
• Dual slide locks standard on each section for extra security
• Wind load up to +43/-50 psf (depending on section width) 
is standard to satisfy application requirements in a variety 
of environmental conditions (Stated wind load is for Knock 
& Lock sections, not entire door. Remaining door sections
may require additional reinforcement depending on size if
wind load is required for the application.)
• Can be field-painted with latex paint to complement the
look of your facility
• 2” rollers for smooth operation
• 3” roller option for additional durability in demanding,
high traffic volume applications
• Available in 6’2”, 8’2”, 9’2”, 10’2”, 11’2”, 12’2” and 16’2”*
section widths and in 24” and 21” section heights to  
satisfy a wide variety of applications

 

 

 

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ALUMINUM GARAGE DOORS

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Mon, Jul 23, 2012 @ 08:51 AM
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Aluminum Garage Doors

Beautiful, Corrosion and Rust-Resistant Aluminum Garage Doors Can Greatly Improve the Value of Your Home

You don’t have to live near the coast to appreciate an aluminum garage door from Overhead Door Company of Northeast Arkansas. 

 Aluminum doors, though, are corrosion-and rust-resistant. No matter how many times you may have to repaint the rest of your home’s exterior, your aluminum garage door will remain looking new for years, without repainting.

Overhead Door Company of Northeast Arkansas carries the largest selection of the highest-quality aluminum garage doors available.  Call us today at 870-3336-3667 or 1-866-430-3667 or visit our overheaddoornea.com at 3620 Stadium Blvd. Jonesboro AR. You’ll be able to see firsthand the many styles of aluminum garage doors that have beautified and improved the value of so many homes,  as well as the wide selection available from our manufacturers.

We also feature the absolute finest in wood, steel, copper, glass and powder-coated garage doors.

Why Aluminum Garage Doors are a Great Choice

Sturdy aluminum garage doors are among the most popular products that Overhead Door Company of Northeast Arkansas sells, installs, and services. A few of the reasons why:

  • Environmentally friendly. Aluminum doesn’t degrade or rot.  Also, if you ever wish to replace your aluminum garage door, it can easily be recycled.
  • Durability. Long-lasting, prefinished garage doors made of aluminum are stronger than steel garage doors and look terrific for years. No need to worry about dents, cracking or warping. Because of their superior construction, they also operate more smoothly than other doors and require less maintenance.
  • Weather resistant. Aluminum garage doors do not rust or corrode.
  • Variety of styles. Do you like the look of a carriage garage door? Maybe something sleeker, more modern? Aluminum garage doors come in many styles and can be easily customized.
  • Aluminum garage doors enhance the appearance and value of your home. There’s no quicker way to give your home a “facelift” than replacing a weathered garage door with a beautiful aluminum model.

Best of all, OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS installs and services every door that we sell. Contact us and we’ll be happy to answer your questions about aluminum garage doors, or any of the garage you want. 

Trust the Aluminum Garage Door Specialist

Thousands of Jonesboro and surrounding  homeowners have trusted Overhead Door Company of Northeast Arkansas for the purchase and installation of garage doors over the years; why go to one of those warehouse stores? We’re the aluminum garage door specialist. We also can assist in  developing a custom design. Bring us a photo of your home or sketch of your dream door and we can help you get the perfect door at the right price.

We are waiting your call - CALL TODAY!

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VOTED BY WOMEN AS A BRAND OF CHOICE

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Wed, Jul 18, 2012 @ 03:15 PM

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Overhead Door Receives Women’s Choice Award in the Garage Door Category

Overhead Door is honored to earn the Women’s Choice Award and to be considered the brand of choice among women. The award validates Overhead Door’s commitment to our distributors and our collective ability to deliver professional service and high performance products. The Women’s Choice Award represents the earned trust that women put in our brand,” said Dennis Stone, President and Chief Executive Officer, Overhead Door Corporation.

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2012 Women's Choice Award for Garage Doors by WomenCertified went to Overhead Door.  This recongnition reaffirms our customers by continuing to build confidence in our brand and their purchase decisions.

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