Hi!
"kapeman"
Usually, when they're referring to the size of a garage door -
they mean the height of the door, not the width.
7 ft. high door - 8 ft. wide - 1/2 horse power - should be OK.
Sorry! - I might have read your post too fast!
If the doors are 8 ft. high -
you should try to find an opener that is suitable.
It has to do with the length of the "rail" -
screw, chain, etc...
(Me bad!)
rossfingal
Also, remember - when choosing the hp. for an opener -
the type of door and the weight of the door should be taken into consideration.
Solid wood doors - some steel doors can be very, heavy!
Most door opener manufactures will have an extra box with a piece of rail, chain, etc for the 8' rail.
Sears, liftmaster/ chamberlain are the only brands I recommend.
I told a guy once standing in line at Menards to put the Stanley he was purchasing back....he asked why.....I pointed at my shirt...
Just to clarify the doors are not being replaced just the openers (maybe). Why? They are old and the remotes and a couple of the sensors are missing. We also want an external keypad.
We are also investigating working with what we have and replacing the missing items.
Just to clarify the doors are not being replaced just the openers (maybe). Why? They are old and the remotes and a couple of the sensors are missing. We also want an external keypad.
We are also investigating working with what we have and replacing the missing items.
Hey!! did you ever tried an automatic gates for your garage???
Just try it!! Or ask me its really very easy to install and very simple to use as its an automatic one you don't have to do anything!!!
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