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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GARAGES ARE MORE THAN A PLACE TO STORE CARS

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Thu, Apr 11, 2013 @ 09:59 AM
For many home owners, the garage is the place where you store all the stuff you don't know what to do with, and if you're lucky, the car may fit in there, too.

But as the price of real estate has risen, the room that's often the most neglected and underutilized in the house also has grown in value. Savvy real estate professionals and sellers are now staging the garage along with the rest of the hC  Users admin Pictures OHD car resized 600C  Users admin Pictures OHD car2 resized 600ouse, and getting higher returns for the effort.

In some cases, a home owner's special interest may drive the use of the garage. Gardeners may have special bins built for soil and fertilizer. Golfers may install customized cabinets for their golf clubs. Exercise enthusiasts may outfit the space with workout equipment.

Regardless of what the space is primarily used for, practitioners say spectacular garages make listings stand out and sell faster.

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Why it is Important to Protect Your Garage with a Quality Door

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Wed, Mar 20, 2013 @ 12:57 PM
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One of the largest rooms in the house is the garage. You may not consider it a room, but it is a major extension that must be taken care of for many reasons.

Making sure that it has a quality door is an important measure to protect this all-important room.

Here are some of the reasons why you should install a door for your garage:

1. Security- While you may think of it as a storage area, a place where... your car lives, but not really a part of the house, the garage is actually an extra line of defense between your family and the outside world. Think of it as a movable wall of the house. Because of this, you should choose a quality sturdy door.

2. Privacy- You don't have to enclose this area, but if you want to protect your belongings and your privacy, it makes sense to install a door to keep prying eyes out. Whether you use it to park your car or as a storage room, you don't want to advertise what you have. You may also want to hide the mess it has become because this room also becomes a catch-all for things that haven't made it into the attic.

3. Increase storage/room space- Adding a door can increase your storage space by a couple hundred square feet. Now that you have the security and privacy, you can keep other valuables besides the cars in this room. You also have an additional room for social occasions. Especially when the party is outdoors but the weather doesn't cooperate. You may not want people tracking dirt and mud through the house, but you can move the party into this room and protect people from the elements as well.

4. Energy efficiency- When it is attached to the house, a garage has a direct impact on the energy-efficiency of the rest of the house. By adding a door, it helps regulate the temperature which affects the interior temperature. Additional steps to take include insulating the door and installing weather-stripping. There are doors that are Energy-Star compliant that not only help reduce your power bills, but can also earn you a tax credit of up to $1500 if installed before December 31, 2010.

5. Weather protection- If you leave the space open, when weather is bad it is quite ineffective at protecting your cars and belongings. Water can pool in the area, dirt, debris and snow- whatever the elements bring- come right on in. It gets dirty, damaged and your belongings are at risk as well. Weather stripping and a threshold seal help increase the effectiveness of keeping out the

When you are looking for a dealer to install your new door, choose one who is experienced and trained in installation and repair. Also, find about the warranty service. Once you have a quality door for your garage, you and your family, your belongings and your home are protected.

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UNIQUE GARAGE DOORS - Series 511 or 521 Heavy Duty

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Tue, Nov 6, 2012 @ 01:15 PM
In an age when people are passionate about unique applications and architecture, – entry systems stand out for their modern and distinctive style. We are continually exploring new ideas, materials, and ways of integrating our products into...everyday designs. Our contemporary glass doors evoke the sensibility of enriched modernism with its clean lines and ergonomic principles. Neighbors, passersby and paperboys will stop, stare, and be astonished.  The Series 521 door can be used in an application such as a fire station door or ambulance door with it's sleek and sophisticated look and light-filtering glass makes it a striking complement to your business.  

These unique doors are designed in sizes up to 16' in the 511 Series and 26' wide in the 521 Series and 16' high. The 521 series offers a joint seal application between sections for weather-resistance.  Wind-load rated means your door can withstand a variety of wind conditions, including hurricane - force winds.  These doors have intregrated stiffening struts

Frame Type -Standard
Max. Width - Up to 26'
Warranty - 1-year limited
Integrated stiffening struts
Stronger, lighter struts are part of the rail assembly to achieve a sleek, sophisticated look.

Stylish hardware - Hinges and fixtures are galvanized to maintain a contemporary look.

Glass

An array of glass choices, including double strength, tempered, low e, insulated, obscure, mirrored, reeded and tinted. Light-filtering glass is available to add style while maintaining privacy.


Frosted - Mirrored - Reeded - Colors

Features 197 powder coat color options to best match your home. Clear anodized finish comes standard. Solid aluminum panels - Available for a unique, distinctive look. Design flexibility.  Variety of vertical rail widths and horizontal stile widths to complement your home’s style.
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OVERHEAD DOOR FEATURED ON DAILY BUZZ

Posted by Debbie Ditta on Mon, Nov 5, 2012 @ 09:31 AM

      OVERHEAD DOOR FEATURED ON DAILY BUZZ 

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      • Getting your home ready for winter
      • Overhead Door received the 2012 Women's Choice Award
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      COMMERCIAL ROLLING FIRE DOORS

      Posted by Debbie Ditta on Tue, Oct 30, 2012 @ 10:53 AM
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          The 640 and 641 Series Doors are ideal for openings requiring a counter-type fire-rated door. Common applications include factories, schools, concessions, hospitals, cafeterias and retail settings. Labeled with either a 3-hour Class A rating for masonry fire walls, these doors are designed to expand upward in a fire, allowing the guides to be installed flush with the sill. 
          The 640 Series Door features 22-gauge primed galvanized steel and is ideal for applications where safety is as important as style.  These NFPA-80 compliant doors are labeled with either a 3 hour UL Class A label for masonry applications, or 1-1/2 hour UL Class B label for non-masonry fire walls (a 3 hour non-masonry UL label is available upon request).  Oversize UL labels are available for certain applications.  A host of standard and optional features further improve performance of these doors beyond the norm in fire-rate applications. 
          The 641 Series door features 22-gauge stainless steel and is ideal for applications where safety is as important as style.  These NFPA-80 compliant doors are labeled with either a 3 hour UL Class A label for masonry applications, or a 1-1/2 hour UL Class B label for non-masonry fire walls (a 3 hour non-masonry UL label available upon request).  A host of standard and optional features further improve performance of these doors beyond the norm in fire-rate applications. 
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          OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS would like to help you with all your commercial door repairs or replacements.  We are conviently  located in Jonesboro Ar.   We have service trucks that run daily throughout Arkansas.  Call us today - why wait - 870-336-3667. 

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      WELCOME TO OVERHEAD DOOR COMPANY OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS

      Posted by Debbie Ditta on Fri, Sep 7, 2012 @ 02:50 PM
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      Posted by Debbie Ditta on Thu, Aug 16, 2012 @ 02:54 PM
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      Troubleshooting Common Garage Door Problems

      Posted by Debbie Ditta on Thu, Aug 9, 2012 @ 02:25 PM

      Here are the most common problems, along with repairs for garage doors & openers.

      Garage door opener does not operate with either the remote or the wall switch: 

      The power source has probably been disrupted - check to see if it is plugged in.  Check your circuit breaker, fuses and power boxes. Also, check the batteries in your remote, keypad or wall button.  Perhaps it needs to be reprogrammed. 

      Garage door won't close all the way: 

      Check the limit switch - needs adjusting.  If not, see if the door is binding when raised or lowered and to see the the photo cells/electrical beams or they are aimed directly at one another, or has something blocking it. 

      Garage door reverses before hitting the floor:

      Check photo cells/electrical beam - may be blocked at floor level of the door.  Close force may need adjusting.  

      Garage door does not open completely:

      The limit switch may need to be removed away from the motor unit. Make sure the antenna on the motor unit is hanging down.  

      Broken springs or a broken motor:

      These are the most serious garage door repairs.  It is always recommended to replace springs in pairs, to ensure balanced operation.  A professional should repair a broken spring or motor.  

       Regular maintenance of your garage door system may help prevent some garage door repairs.  

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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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