Hello and thanks to all for a great forum. I’ve been reading Breaktime for a while in the magazine and am happy to join in. I’ve been a garage door installer for sixteen years- my first job in the construction business. I feel like I could write a book on the subject. Experience is a wonderful teacher and I would like to give my two cents, especially to those involved with prepping my job- namely, framers, drywallers, concrete guys, and electricians. We all have to work together, and it’s rare but really great when it all happens the way it should. Generally, my problems stem from poor workmanship, planning, and communication- what else is new? In the future, I will be discussing various aspects of my trade and how they interact with other trades. I work in Southeast Connecticut and have learned a great deal about homebuilding, thanks in great part to the magazine. I hope I can contribute something positive to the forum. Thanks a lot guys, I think you are all a pretty thoughtful and learned bunch. More to come soon.
John
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Welcome to BT man, garage doors are fun. Fast Money. Except for the one I helped install in salvage yard in Kalamazoo. Door was about 50' tall. Springs weighed a metric ton each. 10 of them on the shaft if I remember right.
Commercial doors too much work, springs too big, people are always in the way. Usually a good story why there is forklift size dent in the doors bottom panel. I've got some horror stories.
Residential doors are where its at.
I'm only half as dumb as I look.
John,
Take a look at my recent post and see if you can add anything:
http://forums.taunton.com/tp-breaktime/messages?msg=77835.1
Thanks and welcome to breaktime,
Bill Koustenis
Advanced Automotive Machine
Waldorf Md