Garage Door Installation Ep.87

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ความคิดเห็น • 517

  • @jiml5837
    @jiml5837 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I built a play shed for the kids a few years back that was a miniature version of my house complete with garage door. I went to Eastern Overhead Doors (Belleville Ontario) to purchase the hardware, and while i was there the guy gave me a garage door that i could modify - it was headed to the scrap heap so he didnt charge me a cent, and with a little woodworking it fit/worked PERFECT. While i was installing the door the next day, one of his installers stopped in uninvited and helped me finish up the install and checked/tested it. Again no charge, they just wanted to make sure it was safe for kids. Needless to say I highly recommend this company to anyone in the area.

  • @MuamerDapoPadisah
    @MuamerDapoPadisah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I'm a trucker whose grandfather was a construction worker and carpenter... I've watched every video of this series and enjoyed every second. Thank you for your time and videos you make.

  • @curtwhite876
    @curtwhite876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Takes me back to the first video I ever watched on this channel, how to use a 2x4 as a jack, to fix a garage door frame.

  • @nevoyu
    @nevoyu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    6:11 can we just take a moment and marvel at this guys efficiency here?

    • @jasontofini3412
      @jasontofini3412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mesmerizing

    • @Elkadetodd
      @Elkadetodd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. I watched that bit twice actually.

    • @NeilRamroop33
      @NeilRamroop33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right?! I had to watch a couple more times to figure out how he was doing it lol

    • @youtubeisfullofspam7068
      @youtubeisfullofspam7068 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I marveled but not in a good way ...that person is doing this improperly and is taking chances that aren't worth taking

    • @andrewt248
      @andrewt248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude must have some JACKED shoulders.

  • @rustyshakleford5230
    @rustyshakleford5230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I like that OHD always uses red bolts in all the critical connections as a warning to homeowners. Red bolt means DONT TOUCH!

    • @bmay8818
      @bmay8818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You'd think so, but my brother nearly lost a thumb when he unbolted some of that while it was under tension and it shot a bolt across his hand and into the wall! I loved how he'd say "it was totally unavoidable!" immediately after explaining what happened. I'd point out that those red bolts are red for a reason. And he isn't a stupid person either! Sigh..

    • @wildbill23c
      @wildbill23c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Overhead door isn't the only company, they all use red bolts or rather they're supposed to. On occasion we'd have to paint them red. Every red bolt means that bolt is under spring tension or a major supporting bolt for the door and/or track.

    • @vincentlatham425
      @vincentlatham425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Any good manufacturer has red bolts to indicate where tension is.

    • @mrtopcat2
      @mrtopcat2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Many thanks guys! It pays to read the comments as well. I always learn something new.
      I'm a DIY home owner and may have been able to figure this out on my own - or not.
      So much better to have a heads up. MANY THANKS!

    • @monarchgrad11
      @monarchgrad11 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      CHI, HAAS and Amarr all use red lags for bottom fixtures and spring pad bolta

  • @kalebcrafts4338
    @kalebcrafts4338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    And they even clean the door afterwards what a good company

    • @builderbuilder616
      @builderbuilder616 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And they make it look so easy!

    • @winterishere9828
      @winterishere9828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@builderbuilder616 Pity I'm 10,000 miles away, crowd of botchers did ours.

    • @psidvicious
      @psidvicious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@winterishere9828 🤔 Interesting. With a little help from google-earths measuring tool, and making the assumption you’re not on a boat or treading water - 10,000 miles away (from Roseburg) could only place you in about 4 countries on the southern tip of Africa or Antarctica.
      [I know, I know, you were just making the point that you were a really long way away.]

    • @hardlyb
      @hardlyb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The first garage door in our previous house, the goobers didn't properly attach the end of the rail above the door opening, and after about a month, when closing the door, the rail pulled out and fell down. The beam across the opening was too low, so they put one ratty piece of 2x4 above the beam, loose, and then tried to get 2 screws into it after the drywall was up. Instead they had half of one screw in it. When I fixed it I went overboard, and fabricated something out of 4x3/8 flat steel, which I bolted to the beam, but at least it was still there 20 years (and another garage door) later.

    • @mbendero
      @mbendero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The hacks that installed our garage doors left foot prints on them. I bought the house that way. Who would walk on the panels?!?!

  • @lancelenoir2875
    @lancelenoir2875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    "I tried it once, I'll never do it again!" This is a great example of the difference between intelligence and wisdom.

    • @ILikeWafflz
      @ILikeWafflz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@KCBhandy Right: he tried it, but that doesn't mean he did it.

    • @dabest133
      @dabest133 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i wonder how long they took it do the work.

    • @maverickvanlife
      @maverickvanlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dabest133
      Experience installers can take anywhere from 5 to 6 hour for a 1-person installer and for a straightforward install like this one.
      I think a DIYer can take twice as long or even longer.
      There some important measurements that are needed to ensure the door are level during and after installation.
      Hope this brief info helps.

  • @k9elli
    @k9elli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    “But for me, there are no instructions anywhere near as helpful as watching so who knows exactly what they’re doing”
    That’s exactly why I watch your videos.

  • @wlms04
    @wlms04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    HOW does this channel only have 813,000 subscribers? It should be one of the most popular channels on TH-cam.

    • @JulianDupuy
      @JulianDupuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      817,000 six days later... it grows, slow but steady.

  • @aaronbeardsley6767
    @aaronbeardsley6767 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As a Garage door installer I have been waiting for this video since you started speculation. It's interesting to see some of the little different ways they accomplish the same goal I do in an installation. You definitely nailed the key points your average person should know about when considering doing this themselves. I always likened winding a spring to loading a firearm. They are safe as long as you are intentional and careful, but you need to treat them like they could kill you if you are standing in the wrong spot or doing something wrong, because they can. Most garage door installers know at least one guy in the industry who's missing a finger or has a torn shoulder from a slip up with a spring.

    • @sparkysimian
      @sparkysimian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here. My favorite part of the video was when he said, I don't mess with doors. Call a pro.

    • @JorgeMorales-rt5jq
      @JorgeMorales-rt5jq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Over/under the opener gets replaced for a liftmaster? I say under 6 years

    • @Ranbuowsatrawarriar
      @Ranbuowsatrawarriar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JorgeMorales-rt5jq liftmaster is certainly a superior product. Overhead Door operators feel very cheap in the hands when compared. I'm a door guy.

    • @sparkysimian
      @sparkysimian 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JorgeMorales-rt5jq That sounds about right... If it lasts that long.

  • @Flyingscottyman
    @Flyingscottyman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    So glad to hear you say that you will never again try fitting a garage door. I just had a new one fitted. I thought about doing it myself as half the cost is in the installation, but I though better of it and paid the extra. It was nice to let the tradesman have the hassle. 😊

    • @bradmathews
      @bradmathews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I not only installed my own overhead garage door, I built the door myself from scratch. Never do that again! I mean it came out ok, looked great and saved me thousands on a wood door, but boy was it a lot of work and needs a little extra regular maintenance.

  • @arlingtonhynes
    @arlingtonhynes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    “Keep up the good work”? I’m in bed at 9 am on a Saturday. Will do!

    • @VanillaAttila
      @VanillaAttila 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm watching from my bathtub 😂

    • @hardlyb
      @hardlyb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@VanillaAttila I didn't need to know that. :)

    • @x-raymind7778
      @x-raymind7778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      hardlyb I’m watching on the shitter.

    • @hardlyb
      @hardlyb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@x-raymind7778 I'll reply in detail when I take a crap.

    • @x-raymind7778
      @x-raymind7778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hardlyb now back on shitter to respond take care not to wipe with phone hand things can get out of control quick.

  • @topsaw
    @topsaw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I guess the reason we all love your channel is, as you say "it's amazing how much you can learn by watching someone work"

  • @johnbjorklund9958
    @johnbjorklund9958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Need to let the guys know they have a break light out on their truck. Passenger rear light.

    • @jackfordmac
      @jackfordmac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you John

    • @badlandskid
      @badlandskid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did ya happen to see if the front one was out too? 🤔

    • @999torino
      @999torino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Maybe during their break, they can fix the brake light...

    • @vincentlatham425
      @vincentlatham425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brake light. ***

    • @badlandskid
      @badlandskid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@vincentlatham425 broke light

  • @billyshears9918
    @billyshears9918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    First, thanks for an interesting channel. Second, many thanks for your crystal clear voice and use of the English language. For me as a foreigner with a slight hearing condition I have no problem whatsoever to follow your story. If you ever get out of the carpenter business you have a future as a narrator in the broadcasting media. 👍

    • @psidvicious
      @psidvicious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You would likely enjoy their other channel here on TH-cam as well then. EC2
      th-cam.com/channels/1MZgHA2PsX2hlaYo8ECQAw.htmlvideos

    • @tudyk21
      @tudyk21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. He speaks every word clearly and intentionally. And when he's done talking. He stops.😉

  • @johnhorton3675
    @johnhorton3675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see the installers starting all the bolts and not over torquing the bolts.

  • @joshuasutton2163
    @joshuasutton2163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    To anyone reading this comment, make sure you head over to EC2 to check out their podcasts, either on TH-cam or Spotify or wherever. There is a whole wealth of knowledge to be had and you’re missing out on a lot if this is the kind of content you’re into.

  • @steveb9525
    @steveb9525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Installing a garage door for the first time with no experience is torture. Outsource it to the pros. It's well worth the money. I remember my boss spending 4 hours in a hot as hell garage where he couldn't get out until the door was installed and he could open the main garage door. He must have lost 10 pounds in sweat and was soaking wet by the time he came out. The large spring that runs down the middle is really dangerous.

  • @mikemmikem2758
    @mikemmikem2758 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man watching the garage door installers is like poetry in motion. We still have our Overhead Door going on 30 years. Needs maintenance every now and then but I'll never forget the night the springs snapped. We were sitting in our living room and it sounded like a bomb going off. I've never seen two cats run so fast:)

  • @paulr5875
    @paulr5875 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    In my opinion, having a garage door professionally installed is money well spent!

    • @bobvogel9916
      @bobvogel9916 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Our you could do it yourself, then have to futz around with it every couple years for the rest of your life. (Don't ask how I know that.) I don't know about OHD parts, but the parts you get at the big box stores to fix your garage door are low quality, and seem to only last a few years. I installed a wide door for the two cars, and consider that a mistake. The geometry of a wide door is much less conducive to going up and down smoothly. And don't get me started on door openers. I think I'm on my 4th one. :-(

    • @petemiller519
      @petemiller519 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I installed a garage door when I was building our house in 2008. I did it from the instructions, and it went great. Just read the instructions multiple times, and you should not have a problem. I'll be installing another one this year. This will be my last house. They'll carry me out in a plywood box, out of this one. Cheers from Canada.

  • @MD-qm6gy
    @MD-qm6gy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has to be the most wholesome man on the internet.

  • @jimstanford4636
    @jimstanford4636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a 60 year old Electrical Engineer and during covid with lots of free time I became an aspiring carpenter! Much more fun than my real job. Getting ready to build a shop and found you on TH-cam. Love your videos. Keep them coming.

  • @andrewcarr2431
    @andrewcarr2431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I liked the shot of them cleaning afterwards, any contractor who cleans up their mess and as well as their work afterwards shows a true level of professionalism.

    • @youtubeisfullofspam7068
      @youtubeisfullofspam7068 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      These guys are far from being Pro's in the Door business. Just Another slam it quickly outfit

    • @noahholt482
      @noahholt482 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      anyone who didn’t clean up shouldn’t get paid

  • @austinpatrick2682
    @austinpatrick2682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've in installed one garage door, my first and last... It can be done by a general handyman or tradesman. But it's not worth the headache if you can afford to let a pro do it. Not to mention the potential to mame yourself.

    • @k.d.8924
      @k.d.8924 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts exactly. I've done 1or2 and like Scott said the operative word is "eventually"

  • @kevmcgruff4107
    @kevmcgruff4107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am an OHD installer in ks...went to do an install once and the customer came out with a bandaged up hand. Well he tried installing a standard track door himself when he needed lowheadroom track. As he was sawing his rafters to make the track fit the saw bucked and he cut off his fingers. There are a lot of variables to consider when installing a door, let the pros do it. Nice install btw.

  • @16jocko
    @16jocko 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have used Overhead Door in the Sacramento area several times over the last 20+ years and have been amazed by their knowledge, thrifty and friendly service. They have gone out of their way to be helpful.

  • @badlandskid
    @badlandskid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It’s one of the best moments in building a house when it’s dried in and secure.

  • @DudeEggs
    @DudeEggs 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive been installing garage doors this year and absolutely love it. Great money (six figures if you go it alone) a different location everyday and usually in complete solitude. There may be other trades on site, but, I don't speak spanish so no need to worry about folks talking to me. The work isn't all that hard once you've unloaded your doors and its a soothing process.

  • @bradrajala7839
    @bradrajala7839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I installed an 8'door once. Fixed many. I gladly pay someone else now. I'm getting a new door on my house next week. This video reinforces my intuition. Specialty tradesmen are worth their weight and can knock out your project faster and more efficient than me, allowing me to focus on other things. Enjoyed the history you shared.

  • @Ranbuowsatrawarriar
    @Ranbuowsatrawarriar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well I've been an overhead door technician for 6 years now and I'm tickled that I have a skillset that the EC is impressed with. All the best from BC, Canada!

  • @tswwow
    @tswwow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Employee of overhead door Grand Rapids Michigan here! Nice video!

  • @craigslist04
    @craigslist04 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching an experienced garage door installer at work is inspiring, in less time than it takes a novice to figure out where the parts go the installer is driving away. The satisfaction of a new working door with a remote in an hour or less and no aggravation reading instructions is worth the extra money.

  • @pamelah6431
    @pamelah6431 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Scott referring to a wife as a bride warms my heart every time.

  • @venderpara7895
    @venderpara7895 ปีที่แล้ว

    just installed the first garage door and can see for a start where i went wrong had to go back to the store backtrack a few steps and so fort .. this guys are pros and a joy to watch

  • @M00NM0NEY
    @M00NM0NEY 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always wanted to see the entire build of a garage door. It's very interesting to see the parts come together with expert installers. Plus the extras like working with a company that has history with the original garage door creator commands a lot of respect and really adds to the Spec House features. Love the content and keep up the good work.

  • @steveoreneo8220
    @steveoreneo8220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    EC. Great stuff. I've been a carpenter since 1972 and a contractor since 1979 here in SoCal, but just recently retired. I've worked with bad carpenters and good ones. I always kept the good one close, and I will tell you, I would have kept you close. You are methodical and precise. My crews, when we were setting forms or framing were like the "Borg", we didn't have to speak, because we had a hidden internet connection. I rarely see that anymore. I am glad to see you are training these young men.

  • @Instinct101B
    @Instinct101B 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been watching since vid one. I have no earthly reason to believe I'll ever build a house, yet felt like I really needed to watch this series. I'm in Phoenix with family just over the Columbia river into Washington, so I watched you come down and help your family here in Phoenix for that project too. I don't know you guys, but I feel like I know you guys. Thank you forever for this incredible wealth of knowledge.

  • @wigidy12
    @wigidy12 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been watching the entire series, and just so happens I was going to install my first garage door. Good timing, and excellent videos!

  • @billclinton6040
    @billclinton6040 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Never installed a garage door. But several years ago I replaced both my garage door openers myself. Took a Saturday, but now, every time I open or close my garage door, I feel a little pride :)

  • @aj1971aj
    @aj1971aj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been in this industry going on 15 years. It's amazing what people think is safe, and how they think. I can not even remember all the terrible things we have seen as a result of a homeowner or handyman doing this and not fully understanding what he got into. Or even just the thoughts people have. Countless people have returned springs saying Well I installed an opener I don't need the springs anymore. WOW. Weeks later why does my new operator run like junk! Stay safe everyone!

  • @rhett7337
    @rhett7337 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I installed two garage doors in my last house. The first one took seven hours. The second was thirty minutes. There's a lot to figure out, but once you've done it it's not too bad.

    • @andrewalexander9492
      @andrewalexander9492 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, there's a lot of things like that. I replaced a starter on my truck the other day. Took me a couple of hours messing around, trying to figure out the best way to access it, what combination of extensions, etc to get at the bolts. I'm pretty sure that if I had to do it over again this morning, I could get the old out out and the new one in in about 30 minutes, 40 tops.

  • @conorlavery4762
    @conorlavery4762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've given this a thumbs up 👍 already before I even watch it....... thats how much I trust and love this content...... looking forward to sitting down with a cup of coffee when I get home and watching in peace.......

  • @texomatinker414
    @texomatinker414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've had to learn by doing making repairs on the Overhead Door in my shop (someone backed into it with a load too high to fit through the opening). I love figuring out how things work and these doors are like a lot of other things: simple, once you know how they work, and know how to work safely. Seeing a full-blown episode with a professional installer will be great!

  • @timothymbess
    @timothymbess 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Overhead Door is great. Have had them work on multiple doors in the Eugene area. Also - word to the wise - DO NOT attempt to mess with the torsion springs on your garage door unless you know what you're doing. You CANNOT hold them back with a bent screwdriver or prybar while you're mucking around with the springs and cables.

  • @mayhemmayo
    @mayhemmayo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK YOU

  • @steven.h0629
    @steven.h0629 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:58 absolutely.. and thanks for posting this one.

  • @wildbill23c
    @wildbill23c 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I think one of the best door replacement jobs I went out on was a lady had driven into her garage unloaded her groceries, then left to go run other errands. Upon backing out of her garage she didn't realize the emergency release rope had somehow managed to get tangled in the cargo bar on top of her SUV....she backed out of the garage and took the garage door opener and garage door with her......OOOPS!!! We did give her a discount for uninstalling the garage door for us though, she got a laugh out of that LOL.

    • @grim_6102
      @grim_6102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine was a “service call on my way home”. Was a fire house where someone forgot to apply the air brake In my opinion n ran halfway thru. Full view aluminum door. Fire chair claims the parking brake failed. Service call my ass lmao

  • @jessicabrent2274
    @jessicabrent2274 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job. Thanks

  • @philspence1173
    @philspence1173 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s funny to see people Install Garage Doors in other parts of the country. I live in Florida and have been in the trade for 17 years. With our Hurricane codes here the same door would have ten 3” struts and much bigger springs for the extra weight. I’m so jealous.

    • @youtubeisfullofspam7068
      @youtubeisfullofspam7068 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I installed doors in the late 90's wind load door had an i beam and straps on every panel ! I hear ya though one strut light door install is a piece of cake

  • @iannlb
    @iannlb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This style of video is gold. Thank you

  • @rmkguitar1
    @rmkguitar1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for posting this video!

  • @markmoreno7295
    @markmoreno7295 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a beautiful thing to see. Nicely recorded, great naration, good music, and I like the little turn up of the logo at the end.

  • @Remius106
    @Remius106 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, capturing installation and importants tricks of the trade. Loved the clean at the end, take note to all apprentices, the mark of the best tradesperson.

  • @RightOnJonCrane
    @RightOnJonCrane 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Right On! 👍🏼 Those impact drivers were a real game changer when they came out! 💪

  • @holdemdang
    @holdemdang 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did garage doors for years. It's a dance. For many guys it's piece work so efficiency determines how well you do. That angle iron cutter is a great tool. Like a paper cutter for angle iron. On one door not so impressive. Compare when cutting iron for 3 doors and it is a serious time saver.

  • @christophermoody7579
    @christophermoody7579 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's so true that you can learn something from every outfit that comes to the job site.

  • @vinnycc06
    @vinnycc06 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Found this channel after my Grandfather past, wish we had a chance to watch this together.
    Very well spoken and handsome, just like my Gramp

  • @kengamble8595
    @kengamble8595 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

  • @sormarc52
    @sormarc52 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this house! Scott, you inspired me to build and finish my garage and I must say, it turned out great! BTW, I purchased a Skillsaw per your videos and have to say, best saw I have ever owned.....So glad you and Nate are doing this series, it is a wealth knowledge for all who take the time to watch it! ....Keep up the good work!

    • @thebluelunarmonkey
      @thebluelunarmonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got the worm too after watching scott's video. My saw doesn't have that magic behind it like scott's saw.

  • @SchysCraftCo.
    @SchysCraftCo. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend keep making

  • @stevenslater2669
    @stevenslater2669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I found out a few weeks ago that those springs have a finite service life. One of my broke. The garage door opener sounded ‘strained’. I thought that meant it was time to clean & lube the tracks & hinges - until I spotted the busted spring!
    Got online & discovered that the builder’s-quality spring is rated for 10,000 cycles. 20k & 30k cycle-rated springs are available for a little more $.
    Quick mental calculation told me I had gotten about 12,500 cycles out of my springs.

    • @613kc
      @613kc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      2 springs vs 1 helps a lot

    • @grim_6102
      @grim_6102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Manufacturers spring cycle for any residential door and many many commercial doors is 10,000. Thats their baseline cuz normally they last 5-10 years. Ppl go for 50k or 100k cycles when it’s firehouse or somewhere that it’s in use all day long up n down. N the other guy said 2 vs 1 well when u do that the wire diameter is reduced along with length. They are calculated on door weight. Still only 10k cycles tho.

    • @xzanadon3405
      @xzanadon3405 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am a garage door professional. You were really lied to. The standard springs are rated for 5000 cycles. Everything else is considered an upgrade to the hardware package

    • @aerialrescuesolutions3277
      @aerialrescuesolutions3277 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xzanadon3405 Very good to know. Thank you, Jim

    • @grim_6102
      @grim_6102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      X Zanadon I’ve never heard from any manufacturer I’ve dealt with being 5k cycles. I’ve talked with and installed Wayne Dalton, Amarr, CHI, Raynor, OHD, Clopay, General, Artisan and maybe more but that’s all that came to mind at the moment. One thing I don’t kno is maybe location comes into play? Kinda like how by beaches and Hi wind areas you need to have a Wind-Load door. Every company I have spoken with over 12 years has told me 10k. I asked Wayne Dalton today if that’s the case and he said anyone doing 5k spring cycles is trying to save on door cost from manufacture and speed up frequency on spring repairs.

  • @jeffkuipers1030
    @jeffkuipers1030 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    tomorrow I'm going to get a new garage also w/panels,rails,chamberline garage door opener. CANT WAIT

  • @bobireland1256
    @bobireland1256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As I watch you, since the original “Burke Bar” episode, I’m continually amazed by your expertise, skill, and attitude. That said, I’m even more appreciative of your willingness and knowledge that dictates that you allow, no require, someone who knows more or is better at something than you are to step in and make it happen. Then to watch you stand back and be amazed at how effortlessly they accomplish their task is a very gratifying thing. Those lessons were learned, by myself, the hard way, but learned well. Please “keep up the good work” and
    “...there shall no evil befall thee neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling for He shall give his Angels charge over thee to keep in all thy ways” Psalm 91:10-11

  • @TWX1138
    @TWX1138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use jackshaft-type electic garage door openers on my shop. If I had more overhead clearance in my attached garage I'd have one there too, the lack of ceiling obstruction is just wonderful. The shop had conventional openers with conventional/low tracks, I actually raised the tracks on the single-bay myself and installed the opener myself, but for the bigger door I let someone else deal with the springs and balancing the door.

  • @user-qc2ci4uf5h
    @user-qc2ci4uf5h 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. Good work.

  • @alonzosmith6189
    @alonzosmith6189 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another educational video, thank you for sharing.

  • @vitaliyp1988
    @vitaliyp1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like that the guys cleaned afterwards!

  • @layneboh6039
    @layneboh6039 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad has been a garage door tech for 25 years. He’s basically done all the doors from Brookings Oregon through crescent city ca and all around that area.

  • @terrystephens1102
    @terrystephens1102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great product, one of my best investments, ever - adds to the looks of the house, convenient and secure. 😃👌👌👏👏👏

  • @blue123111
    @blue123111 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a fantastic chanel, you have taught me so much.
    Thank you!

  • @cactuscamo9685
    @cactuscamo9685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay another video!

  • @frankcurley
    @frankcurley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We recently had our garage door replaced by a much thicker, insulated door as I use the garage as my shop and it gets down to -25 to -30 here in my area. The installer left 1/4" gap between the concrete floor and the track of the garage door as he said that contact between the metal and concrete rusts the track out at the bottom. Made sense to me as I started looking at other peoples garage doors and noticed that he was right!

  • @JulianDupuy
    @JulianDupuy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Binge-watching of the spec house complete in less than three weeks, I can't believe it! I'm up to date! Wait... that means that now I have to wait for episodes!

  • @briangrande6014
    @briangrande6014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the “Heart of Gold” cover!

  • @tothediscoboys
    @tothediscoboys 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep up the good work

  • @austinpatrick2682
    @austinpatrick2682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First dry wall on the job! Woohoo!

  • @JohnnyG2573
    @JohnnyG2573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scott/Nate, I was so excited to see this episode because I WAS planning on installing one in my new boathouse until now - if you aren’t willing to do it, I’ve got no business trying it

  • @repro7780
    @repro7780 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a spring break on my old door, and it was loud from inside the house! My SUV was in the garage, and when I went to inspect what happened, the door would only open about a foot, and crooked at that. Lots of power in that spring!

  • @Hunter-ym2kk
    @Hunter-ym2kk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    used Portland OHD for my father's garage.. still running after 40 years.. tightened the springs twice during all that time..

  • @IamVince1aa
    @IamVince1aa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Company sent the wrong springs one time.....I had to make bigger winding rods(out of #6 rebar)so that I could wind it up...I kept thinking something wasn't right....imagine what happened when I unlocked it and the spring brought it up.The bolts at the end of the track helped stop it and not too much was tore up

  • @alexanderdrywall3043
    @alexanderdrywall3043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope all is good with those fires

  • @jeffreysutton2943
    @jeffreysutton2943 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    tried this once 20 yrs. ago " how hard can this be ' 2 days latter with all the parts all over the garage some said oh I can do that. its never been right

    • @augustreil
      @augustreil 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I started doing a garage door for a friend and I've been doing mechanical things since I was born. After about 5 hrs into it, I called a friend who knew a door installer, 2 hrs later it was done, Professionally !!!

  • @tommcluckie6034
    @tommcluckie6034 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    always hated working on them the springs always scared the crap out of me anytime I had to fix or adjust one great video as usual

  • @pnwRC.
    @pnwRC. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Overhead Door Company is a wonderful company! We have a division here is the Seattle area. They have done a lot of work to our shop doors at work.

  • @paulkolodner2445
    @paulkolodner2445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    That's potential energy, not kinetic. Potential is what the brick gets when you pick it up. Kinetic is what it has when you drop it on your toe.

    • @robbie6625
      @robbie6625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, when it's suspended it potentially has kinetic energy. That's the easiest way I've learned to remember the difference.

    • @markanthonyalamillojr.2586
      @markanthonyalamillojr.2586 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robbie6625 it was brakes for me

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed the video. I'm planning on doing a business installing them.😀

  • @johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555
    @johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My dad and I did this on weekends when I was just a pup.
    Mostly on commercial buildings but homes as well. Biggest doors I ever helped install were on a train roundhouse building. 3 doors that had to be wider than a double wide residential garage door want to say it was like 30 feet wide ( but honestly remembering this 40 some odd year later .... problematic ). The height well it was like 16 panels ....
    I remember being around when the springs were being tensioned. Kenny, dad's cousin, missed getting a winding rod fully seated and when it unwound .... the other rod ripped his pants off as it passed by his leg.

  • @thebluelunarmonkey
    @thebluelunarmonkey 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:20 the house I own now, the garage door DID fall on the previous owner's mercedes. Fixed it myself with exact replacement springs. Used 2 bathroom scales at each edge of the door to perfect the weight balance. Replaced with a quiet belt drive too.

  • @rustyshackleford5060
    @rustyshackleford5060 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the good work!

  • @tahir4214
    @tahir4214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Makita is the stuff so is essential craftsman

  • @choimdachoim9491
    @choimdachoim9491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You stated that garages weren't needed until cars came along but I lived in a "Carriage House." That was a house that was above 5 garages where horse-drawn carriages were parked to get them out of the weather, dust and sun.

  • @ronaldkearn3322
    @ronaldkearn3322 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so correct! My grand fathers company had a man die from a spring! How horrible. :-(

    • @andrewalexander9492
      @andrewalexander9492 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And people die from falling off ladders all the time. yeah, there are hazards, and you have to respect that and be mindful of where the forces are and will go if things slip, but it's not like playing catch with glass jars of nitroglycerine.

  • @RHEC1776
    @RHEC1776 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow the fact he cleans the door after install says alot. Awesome company and work

  • @jamesfarnham1976
    @jamesfarnham1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is what my Father-in-law and I were doing, (installing garage doors), the morning the towers were hit in NYCity. Never forget that morning!

  • @trstull1023
    @trstull1023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've not appreciated my garage door as much as I should have. That was a hellova installation! Two skilled guys took atleast a half a day. Can't imagine doing it myself either!

  • @mickdog2
    @mickdog2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I installed a garage door and opener....and 20 years later, it still works. It took a long time.....maybe because I didn't have a helper or an impact driver.

  • @cntslesfabrication
    @cntslesfabrication 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Overhead Door has a location down here in Las Vegas and I have used them a lot what amazing company to work with

  • @davidstreeter9426
    @davidstreeter9426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was the installer of two 7' x 9' doors on the house which I built. As far as I know. at least one of them is still installed and operating, 45 years later. They had tension springs , not torsion springs which makes the installation less exciting although I believe I had to replace 3 or 4 springs over the years.

  • @jacob5835
    @jacob5835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This background music, "I've been searching for a dooor of goo-o-oold"

    • @psidvicious
      @psidvicious 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yep, I heard Neil in there too. 🎶

    • @Gnarmac2k
      @Gnarmac2k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah definitely a Heart of Gold soundalike.

    • @weldingtroop2179
      @weldingtroop2179 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey guys, great content as always.
      Excuse me, but I have to talk a little bit because my boss is firing me during the quarantine.
      I've been sitting at home for more than 5 months now and I get depressed.
      My buddy Dave Harper motivates me and we are putting all our welding knowledge on the spot. If you need a welder or welding advice, visit our website weldingtroop.com
      Visit the website (weldingtroop.com) and give us your feedback, whether you appreciate it or not.
      I really appreciate it.
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  • @heyimamaker
    @heyimamaker 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My Dad installed Garage doors for a short period of time and it always seemed next to criminal to me.
    He would have to do a double door like that on his own, some times there wasn't a slab so he was expected to work on a ladder over the rebar and 20 years ago it wasn't common to cap the ends.
    He gave that up, working alone on a remote site in conditions like that was an accident waiting to happen.
    These guys look like they have their business it order which is really nice to see.