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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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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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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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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