Garage Doors/Expert Profile

Expertise

I have 40 years in the garage door industry and have seen almost everything. I am on the IDEA board of directors (www.dooreducation.com) and am accredited by same. I will, to the best of my ability answer your questions on doors or openers. IF YOUR DOOR OPENER DOES NOT HAVE SAFETY CELLS, REPLACE IT. I'll bet you don't have a 20 year old television! I will not deal with shinbuster type doors. Replace it if you have one!

Experience in the area

I have been in the overhead door industry for 40 years. I have dealt with all major brands of garage doors and openers. I have been a member of the International Door Association for 25 years(www.doors.org). My speacialty is working with and understanding stretch and torsion springs. However, I will never recommened a customer to deal with a garage door spring.

Organizations

International Door Association, Door and Access Manufacturer's association, Institute of Door Education and Accreditation, American Legion

Education/Credentials

I have 2 years of collage , am on the IDEA board of directors, and if you didn't notice have been in the industry for 40 years!

Past/Present Clients

Cal Ripken

What do you like about this subject?

I live it.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

You never stop learning.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

A garage door spring in one long piece of wire and wire id is decided by the door weight. It can be would into any inside diameter from 1 19/32" to 6" and will do the same job.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Children and animals die from garage door openers without working, properly installed safety cells and safety equipment. June is garage door safety month!