Garage door buckled bent broke - DIY fix

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[@samtee3607]

Nice...

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@samtee3607 Thanks

[@rickorawls4267]

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[@JohnBradydoesstuff]

This is exactly the video I needed. Thank you! My wife now thinks I am the smartest man alive. You’re a lifesaver brother.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Glad to help

[@jchavezsatxrrcom]

I just used this method to fix my sagging garage door panel with the Lowes 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 8 foot Zinc-Plated Steel Perforated-Slotted Angle and it worked perfect. $29.79 each (20) with military discount. I did have to drill one hole in one end since the holes did not match the hinge holes. Otherwise a one hour job and easy. Thanks for the video.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Very cool, awesome job John. Sounds like it’s stronger now than what it was brand new. 😀👍

[@memphistiger4647]

Hey do you remember what Guage the plate was? It looks like there are different thicknesses at home depot.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@memphistiger4647 Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Don’t recall the exact gauge...🤔...ACE Hardware only had one size available for purchase. 😎👍

[@cplawncareservices4497]

What a difference 6 months makes, they are $44 now.

[@rtzstvn]

in the spirit of price update. right now my local home depot has them at a discount (4.50 off) for 40.47

[@mlm7598]

Perfectly what I needed to see to help hubby make a repair on his brand new install..... 😞 We are DIY'ers and you know how it can go but tomorrow we shall get that taken care of! Thanks for the video.........exactly what we needed!!!!

[@Mearyeaurng]

GREAT VIDEO! Thank you very much. Your video beats calling for a garage door repair guy who would have cost me $1500. Thank you so very much!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, saving $1,500.00 during the weekend definitely paves the way for a great upcoming week. Reach out to us any time. 😎👍

[@jerrydee3144]

MAN why didn't I search for this video when making my garage door repairs would have saved me a lot of brain work Agghhh - thank you for posting

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Jerry, good morning. Thanks for watching & sharing this. Sounds like you’re back up and running. Let us know if you have any questions. Enjoy your weekend.

[@sandrarichardson2713]

This is exactly what has happened to my garage door. Had no clue how to fix the thing. New door costs right at $1000 with all hardware...couldn't buy just one panel. That was a pick it up and DIY deal....2 different stores. Went to Craigslist and found 2 doors, all hardware, and 1 opener with remote for $250. Yes, I bought it. Now I need to look at a few how to install a garage door to try to get this thing done correctly so it's not one big catastrophe waiting to happen again. What a mess. Thanks for all the help on this video and folks commenting. Jesus bless.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome & sounds like you have been busy, we are always here to help answer questions. We are hoping you give us an update on your project as time goes on.

[@OGmillennialmemes]

How did install turn out?

[@Ratlins9]

Excellent video, your innovative thinking saved you hundreds of dollars by purchasing the correct hardware to fix this problem for less than $50.00. A repairman would have cost you a small fortune. Also, Thank you for your service to our country.

[@melokulekumalo2225]

Excellent video! I have a similar issue. My door is not "as buckled" but I will repair it in the morning. Your video reinforced my resolve. Thanks.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome, and thank you. Comments like this mean the world to us. Keep us posted on how the DIY project goes tomorrow.

[@melokulekumalo2225]

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Hey My project was completed yesterday, it took all of 30min. The door is sturdy and my wife is pleased.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@melokulekumalo2225 Outstanding, best news we’ve heard all day!!!! Awesome job!!! Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club! Let us know if you have any questions, many more helpful videos to come! 😎👍

[@roset6551]

“Add some friendly pressure😊” *SLAM!!*

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@brettcoutermash2651]

"A little friendly pressure" Proceeds to bang on it. I should use friendly pressure in more situations than just the garage hahaha

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching brett. 😁👍

[@user-mu3yx6mk3n]

Dude, that is AWESOME! this happened to the two middle areas...yes, I'm a chick...I'm going to see if I can do something like this...wish me luck!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Yes you can do this! We will be here to help answer questions as you work through the project. Please keep us posted. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@Hahninator]

This is a very helpful video and explains a lot about the actual garage door as well. Great fix - nice work and this is exactly what I needed. Starting my project soon to fix mine.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate that & are excited to hear back from you either during or after your DIY project. Let us know if you have any questions, again we thank you for your kind words. Hope all is well with you and your family Mark. 😎👍

[@Apollojames77]

Call a pro. This guy left out a lot of important info. Such as. Are you aware that if you add weight to your door, you need to change your spring or springs?

[@1keykneedeep]

Nice work Mike.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@1keykneedeep Thank you. 😎👍🧰

[@dashaunmyles6960]

I’m so glad I seen this video mines is similar to yours. But I went and purchased a door but I’m taking it back after watching this. Thank you so much

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hi there, thanks for sharing your experience. Purchasing a new door can get pretty pricey! We are excited to hear back from you on how your DIY fix goes. Hopefully the company you purchased door from doesn’t give you any fuss for returning it. 😎👍

[@garrettgiuffre7298]

That is a much nicer quality garage door then what I have lol very nice henge set you have 😂 great video you are responsible for saving me several hundred if not thousand or so dollars. Lucky I was able to get the support from old steel garage shelving I had so nearly free 🎉

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, that’s great to hear. You can put that money towards something more meaningful. Awesome job making it a DIY project Garrett! Sounds like you’re back up and running. 😎👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@n64ro5845]

Just completed this repair on my garage door! Thank you so much for the video

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, that’s great to hear. That’s awesome you made it a DIY project. Definitely a rewarding feeling & saves you money. We really appreciate you sharing your kind words. Enjoy your upcoming week. 😎👍

[@NFLalumni1983]

Great, thorough and easy to grasp instructions!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ thank you. Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come. 👍🧰

[@unfrozen8855]

Worked like a freakin’ charm on mine. Had the same exact problem. Thanks!!!

[@07AWE90]

Many thanks..i follow the procedures and was able to fix the top of the door. The door shuts straight and it alot less noise when operating.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome, great job making it a DIY project. On top of fixing door, you mentioned it makes a lot less noise now, that’s the best part. 😁👍

[@invis7150]

Excellent repair.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks Paul, this definitely can be a friendly DIY project as long as the local hardware store has the right parts for you to get a little creative. We appreciate you sharing this. 😎👍

[@brianfinnerty7602]

Great video! And great work, now to assess and repair ours!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@brianfinnerty7602 We are happy to help! Looking forward to hearing back from you on how the DIY repair goes. 😁👍🧰

[@VRUAN]

Very ingenious thinking and creative work. This is really a DIY work, not just following some instruction.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ thank you. How is your project going? 🧰

[@gbinman]

I did something similar a few years ago. My double door was developing a stress crack at the center where the traveler pulls on it. My repair was more preventative. I bought a length of angle iron (less than yours)a few steel plates and similarly applied series of bolts and nuts. It added easily a dozen times the strength to that area.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for sharing this & that’s definitely a bonus in terms of strength. It’s holding up well correct? 😎👍

[@thibeault]

Thanks for t his. I've got some work to do this weekend.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome, let us know if you have any questions as you work through it this weekend. That’s awesome you’re making it a DIY project, looking forward to hearing back from you.

[@Triplesevn33]

I felt like I was watching the Bob Ross of Garage Door repairs. “Just add some friendly pressure and move it back”. 🤣 but exactly the video I needed. Thx Update: my Ace wants $45 US for the 8’. I went with the 6’ for the top. Ill buy the 8’ from my Lowes or Home Depot for the reinforcement bracket in the middle

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ we are honored to hear our video was a video that you found helpful. Thank you for sharing your experience and the prices, much appreciated. 🧰

[@srinathmaddur3722]

Glad that I watched your video, thanks for explaining & showing the whole process so well.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, you are very welcome. We are glad you came across our video as well. Let us know if you have any questions. 😎👍

[@rickknowlton9022]

As we see at the end of the video, the door slams to a stop as the lifter comes to the top of its travel. This flexes the door and probably damaged the top of the door through continual flexing--as the door slams to a stop. Just like bending a copper wire back and forth causes it to split, the door with continued flexing as it slams at the top caused the metal at the top center of the door to fail. The Lifter has upper and lower limit adjustments in the power unit. The upper limit needs to be set to stop the door as it rises so that it doesn't slam at its upper limit! This failure of the door likely could have been avoided with a proper adjustment of the power unit! Watch the end of the video carefully to see the flexing of the door, and note the noise, at the end of the lifter's travel.

[@RuJoe720]

I don't see that happening

[@gts_esonasty8459]

@@RuJoe720definitely happens, have been doing garage doors for 8 years. Before attaching a opener you need to put a strut across the top section. The pulling and pushing of the opener will bend a door like this in half. That bend in the section that he says “caused the problem” is actually a whole different problem caused from the opener. There are a lot of things wrong with the install on this door that caused that opener to rip apart the door.

[@wwesuperstar1100]

That’s exactly what happened to me. It buckled the top panel so hard

[@jmars1981]

Good job bro!!! Needed this!!!

[@johnparke8846]

This video saved me so much time and money! I managed to fix my mangled door with 1 angle iron. I had too drill a few holes, but a regular drill worked. Adding washers and nuts helped. If anyone has a broken garage door window, like I did, you can easily buy and cut Plexiglass. Thanks for making this helpful video!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Awesome, thanks for watching & sharing this John. 😎👍

[@nuclearknight8543]

Thank you so much for your video I was about to get charged call Armani to get all new garage door from overhead doors new message and it worked perfectly. My garage door was buckling the second section from the top it didn’t tear away from the garage door but there are a lot of rips in tears and this worked

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, so happy to hear the video was helpful. A new unit is pretty pricy. Let us know if you have any questions along the way.

[@roset6551]

Thank you for this crash course, it was so helpful!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome. 😎👍🧰

[@zachunderwood]

Thank you very much! This worked like a charm for me. I successfully fixed 2 garage doors with similar problems as you described.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching Zach, we appreciate it. Awesome job, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club!!! 😎👍

[@Rangercfo]

Love this guy's hand hammer.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate that. Hand hammer…that’s funny…😁 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@TamTran-un8xi]

Thank you for sharing. You are very creative and handy.

[@warobipowell9678]

I tried this and it does work,

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing this. Ours is still holding up in a productive working manner. 😁👍🧰

[@alexishigdon8465]

Clear instructions. Very nice. Thank you

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thank you, that’s our exact goal when making these videos…getting you the info you need without wasting your valuable time! 😎👍

[@nuclearknight8543]

So mine is like this all the way down and ripped apart in other places really bad way worse than this i’ve had to fully brace my garage door with thin aluminum behind where this is torn apart. My garage door is 16 foot wide and I’ve had to race it on every single panel basically sandwiching it and then I got slotted angle iron and braced the entire garage door from left to right doubling up on everything. It was quite expensive to do over $1000. Cheaper than buying a brand new garage door though because that’s what I was told by multiple companies it would not be able to be fixed because mine was buckling from the top to the bottom if I open the garage door, it would cave-in. But I was able to do this cheaper than having a new one and having it installed. It took me two years to complete because of how much it cost and the availability of the materials that I needed garage doors are made so cheap and not very structurally sound. I completely over engineered mine. I had to go this direction because with how I work I could not have a new garage door delivered at my house because I would just do the work myself somebody would probably steal it from my house. I had the ability to have it shipped to Home Depot but it was a six month wait time.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ sounds like you have been busy getting your garage door back reconfigured for operation. Awesome job making it a DIY project, and you are spot on…new garage door unit installs are very expensive. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and info, always welcome here on our channel and much appreciated. 🧰

[@stockpyro7025]

Great job brother..👍🏽👌🏽💯🥇

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@stockpyro7025 Good morning ☕️ thank you. 😁👍🧰

[@Botellax7]

Life saver ! Thanks for sharing

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ you are welcome.

[@simmirande4724]

Thanks for showing me how to fix my garage door This just happen to me Thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are welcome, happy to help. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@jamesallen9622]

I've the exact issue, this is a good video, thanks

[@dereklacey1]

Excellent repair!!!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, thank you. Our goal is to get you the info you need without wasting your valuable time! How did your project go? Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto, join our newly launched DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@johnclark6190]

Good solution and video, but pointing out you must've repeated your cliffhanger 36 times in the first 3 mins. LOL.

[@andrewbelz100]

VERY practical and well presented

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thank you kindly, we appreciate that. 😁👍

[@viajerozz]

Good video thanks! I have a similar problem. My question is what caused the door to buckle in the first place? If I fix it, wont the problem just return?

[@Rawriluvbubby2991]

Following

[@what4165]

Sorry to bother you, I'm gonna fix my door tomorrow and I have exactly the same door as your. My questions to you are, did you use angle 3/4" x 3/4" or is it 1"x1"? and if I were to use solid aluminum angle (and punched holes in it) instead of perforated -slotted angle, would it be stronger? Also are mending braces really needed. Thank you very much in advance.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, if we remember correctly…🤔…it’s the 1”. How’s your project going?

[@what4165]

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Thank you for replying. I'm going to go with the 1" also. I put a hault on the project to see how much it would cost for me to find a panel. But if that is too expensive, I will definitely go with your idea. If i do, I'll give you an update. Thanks again for the help.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@what4165 Awesome, we are looking forward to hearing back from you. 😎👍☕️

[@heroknaderi]

Fantastic repair. i enjoyed watching.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We really appreciate you sharing this, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! It turned out to be a friendly project. Let us know if you have any questions Kevin, hope all is well. Thanks for watching. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@JeremyChung]

One thing to really be mindful of when working either these things, garage doors are a PINCH AND CRUSH HAZARD. I had two bent panels, and, yesterday, trying to pop them back into place, got my hand caught between the panels. The spring loaded tension made it impossible to pull my hand out and I had to use a pry bar to open it back up. Luckily I still have my hand, but even if you’re not working with the springs, garage doors are still dangerous. One thing I’d like to try before reinforcing the panel is bending it back into shape. I was thinking of taking off the bent panels, sandwiching it between two pieces of 1/2 inch plywood and rolling a heavy weight on them. Do y’all think this would work?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. We appreciate you sharing your experience, hopefully your hand is ok. That sounds like it would hurt. It’s definitely an option to reshape panels back to original to your best ability using your method. Please keep us posted Jeremy. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@axemastersinc3269]

Nice work. All trolly operators are supposed to come with a factory strut.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate that, thank you. Looking forward to 2024, many more helpful videos to come. 👍🧰

[@the.tricky.outdoorsman]

There should have been a u-bar or strut across the top panel. The reason your center metal snapped was because something jammed on the way down or up. Also the opener arm is set way too high. It should have been set towards the center of the panel. These are called pan doors, this is a common issue.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. It definitely needed some attention. 😎👍

[@tottonandsongaragedoors1085]

Ive always been told to set the J-arm at the same height as the top fixtures

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@tottonandsongaragedoors1085 Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts.

[@timothycrum3411]

Wow this is some good work to be honest. Very handy

[@michaelnelson2951]

Almost had the same issue. Done and in good shape, thanks Mike.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, thanks for watching & sharing this. Hopefully your project was very little stress. 😎👍

[@kw9568]

Good job!!! I'm going to do this! 😁😁😁

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thank you, please keep us posted on your DIY project. 😎👍

[@valerikorenevski]

to prevent this make sure your opener has clearance between top panel and rail (in position all way up) no more than 2"

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing this Valeri. Any and all helpful info is greatly appreciated.

[@dietcongcuunuoc7133]

You are a smart structure engineer!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. We appreciate that, a solid and reliable structure is important. 😎👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@jamalramz7897]

Thanks straight to the point

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, that’s our goal…getting you the info you need without wasting your valuable time. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@gold94wing]

This is a great example of what we can do to fix our garage doors. I have exactly the same problem, but the only 8' perforated angle iron I could find locally at Home Depot is $47. Maybe it is too heavy too. Did you have to adjust the tension of the spring? I am going to continue looking around for less expensive angle iron bars. Thanks!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We really appreciate you sharing this, thanks for watching. We did not need to make any adjustments. It has worked great since & we recommend the cross bar method. Keep us posted on your project, us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

[@patmcconville4780]

I just looked up the local ACE Hardware (which is about an hour away), they've got it for $25.99

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@patmcconville4780 Thanks for the update. Looks like each location gets to name their own prices. 😎👍

[@kw9568]

Just checked home depot. The price is too high $42.64 Lowes is right down the street. I'm going to head there. Update....just went to Lowes. It's $28.63 😎

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@kw9568 Wow...what a difference...We wonder why there is such a large gap in price...🤔

[@Crider-ih2ir]

Mine done same thing. Will be doing this trick. How is it still holding up?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning ☕️ ours is holding up great. Awesome job making this a DIY project, you will save a lot of money and it will put you in a good mood. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@JustMe1u2]

Very well done, thank you

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. We appreciate that, thank YOU. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@gonzo3618]

Good job wtg.👍

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hi there, thank you. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@jtjt3823]

Thank you for sharing!

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome. 😎👍

[@ainaaina9188]

Really informative and clever content

[@gadgets152]

Thanks, good explained.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We appreciate that, thank you. Reach out to us any time. 👍

[@GarageDoorChannel]

This video is pretty good

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thank you, we are honored you think so. ☕️

[@aidinperez7532]

Thanks for making this.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

You are very welcome, thank YOU for watching. 😎👍

[@CarlosGarcia-ls4hn]

The main problem with that door is that it did not have a single horizontal strut. That is what caused it to buckle and why it caused the J arm to pull away from its mounting. Each panel should have its own strut, preferably as near as possible where one panel meets the next panel.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing, not sure how lithe installers missed that. 😎👍

[@brandoncummings1037]

Each panel does not need its own strut unless you live in a wind-coded area or it's an especially heavy door. But in this situation with an 8-foot non-insulated door that perf angle should work just fine for a while although I still prefer a strut because it's more secure. You are correct about the top panel needing a strut though. Whenever you have an operator you are supposed to have some form of reinforcement for that top panel. Somewhere down the road, depending on the usage of that door, the top panel at least will need to be replaced though. Especially with that center stile having detached as well as having a stress crack alongside the top of the panel. Very much a temporary fix. (Edit): spelling

[@victorvazquez9431]

Great video!!! I have the same situation but what caused the problem??? Why did the door start bending like that??

[@Fetidaf]

You have an operator? If so it’s probably not installed correctly or there’s something messed up either with operator itself or where it connects to the door… or the limits (what tells the operator to stop when it’s closed or open) are off

[@caleblempka5027]

Perfect fix for this issue! Angle iron doubled in price ha

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. 👍

[@mebcalhoun1]

So by adding that angle iron across the top, that was enought to bend back/ straighten out the bend in the op of the actual garage door?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we spent a few minutes and carefully bent panels back into alignment without damaging anything else. From there, we added the crossbar sections to enhance the strength of store. Hope this helps.

[@BIG_C]

Awesome fix...im having a similar issue...may take your advice.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we are looking forward to hearing back from you on what route you take. Let us know if you have any questions, us DIYers need to stick together!!! 😎👍

[@DB-ry1nv]

very good idea

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, thank you. 😁👍 Let us know if you have any questions.

[@tylergriffin148]

Any thoughts as to what caused it to hang up?(1:30 in video) My door hits the center carrier bearing on the way down and then stops 6-8 inches from floor and opens till the trolley slams into the opener. If I disconnect and operate by hand it smooth and doesn't hit anywhere

[@gripgaragedoor82]

You probably looking in to new chi garage door. For both doors. 8x9. 16x7

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Thanks for watching & sharing this, any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated. Huge improvement since the repair, we have been very pleased with the operation. Hope all is well with you and your family. 😎👍🔧🔩

[@robertoelprezidente3590]

I am having a problem with a buckling garage door nowhere as near bad as the one depicted in this vid everything is intact but I can see a slight bend on the top panel and a rod. All of which look like they can be straightened out. Sent pics to a garage door guy and was told the panel may be bad. I dont think so the door is about 11 months old with a very slight bend. Wish I could find an honest garage guy in N E Ohio.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching Roberto, we definitely understand. Finding reliable and trustworthy help is unfortunately tough…it shouldn’t be like that but it seems like that’s the way it is. Is your unit covered under warranty?

[@jeffcibulka4186]

Good repair. I’m going to do the same repair. Thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

What’s up Jeff, we appreciate you watching & sharing this. We are looking forward to hearing back from you as you work through your DIY project. 😎👍

[@bakersfieldlife8147]

It worked for my garage door thank you so much

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hey how are you, thanks for watching. That’s great to hear and we appreciate you sharing this. 😎👍

[@skidmoro9642]

ocd.....your emergency pull is upside down ...no big deal ...but can be a cutting surface for your fingers ...if this is pulled from open position with broke spring ....j/s

[@azremodeling8392]

Great video 👍

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@DavidTheCarGuy8]

I have a problem, but it’s not exactly like what happened in this video. Everytime I go to try and open the garage, The metal bar that is connected from the garage wall and the garage opener machine, keeps bending and not allowing me to open the garage door. What should I do?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & reaching out to us. Do you see any loose hardware that secures that bar to the it’s respective mounts? Both on wall & below motor? You will want to ensure any & all hardware is properly secured. Your door & securing arm may also need to be realigned.

[@chrissullivan331]

every time he says "in addition," we drink

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching. 😁👍

[@jayyoung6428]

I know I'm late but just running into this problem mines a little worse but more or less the same thing so my question is do you think I need a whole new panel or can I use something to pop it back out

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, just poured our morning coffee and we are sitting down to answer any and all questions from the DIY community. You can definitely entertain that option. A few friendly reconstruction movements of door panel may be all you need to get the door realigned to a point where it can operate properly and efficiently. Most important thing is to work carefully as you bend panel back into place. The last thing you want to do is damage something else in the process. Keep us posted Jay. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

[@witedwarf]

the top of my door is not flat it is angled. Any suggestions for this type of door. Also what size screws and nuts did you use?

[@alexciocca4451]

Woo 8 ft punched galvanized angle today in 2023 I bought the same thing for $$$$$$ 61 $ that’s sixty one $ at HD

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning, sounds like you successfully accomplished your DIY project for $61.00. We appreciate you sharing this on your Tuesday morning, let us know if you have any questions. Hey also if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY community ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰

[@fooshydoo]

What type of screws would you recommend for drilling into the fiberglass garage door?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, we recommend stainless steel nuts, bolts, and washers. As far as size, that will depend on your exact setup. However 3/4” bolts usually do the trick. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/491wDFi 😎👍

[@bruceballard4784]

How did this bend happen? a similar one happened to ours and we can’t figure out how or why

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing this. We are hanging out watching college football all day answering any and all questions for the DIY community. A few things can cause this. 1. Unit not initially installed properly 2. Door recently painted and then dried in the closed position…which causes massive strain on unit as it attempts to open door when weather strips are dried to frame. 3. Loose chain 4. Unit not lubricated on a yearly bases. Please let us know if you have any questions. A special thanks to you for taking the time out of your Saturday to share this comment, it means the world to us.

[@bill19690]

you know it broke in the first place because someone put the garage door openr on without adding a reinforcement to the top.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@bill19690 Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Was pretty bummed to see that top support brace missing.

[@andrewmoses6633]

But why did it bend?

[@renobrewer]

What. Causes this problem

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

@@renobrewer Good morning ☕️ A few things can cause this including simple wear and tear and loose hardware that leads to offset tracks Routine inspection of the entire unit by the home owner goes a long way…unfortunately we learned that the hard way. 😜👍🧰

[@drippingwax]

Something like this happened in the house we are renting. I figured that I needed a mending plate where the roller arm attaches, but there is no way that I am attaching slotted angle iron all of the way across. I just wish that I could find replacement parts. The support brace that connects the door to the roller arm is bent and twisted, but I couldn't find a replacement, so I hammered it back using two pieces of angle iron. There must be a place to buy that top piece, but nobody at the local hardware stores knew where to find the parts.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

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[@nukestrom5719]

Awesome. I'm going to try it out.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Hey what’s up, let us know if you run into any questions when the time comes to fix door. Thanks for watching.

[@seanhofschneider8404]

Damn man you’re good. Thanks for the video! Very very helpful and will save me a lot of money! Liking and subscribing 🤙🏼

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

We really appreciate that Sean, and a special thanks to you for taking the time out of your Thursday to share this comment, it means the world to us. We subscribed to your channel as well. 😎👍

[@TBHD724]

The reason this happened in the first place is because the opener is mounted wayyy too high above the garage door.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & sharing this.

[@GootMetal]

Seems like the arm bar connected to the J bar is too extended.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching and sharing, a few minor adjustments couldn’t hurt. Let us know if you have any questions. Hey also if you’re into crypto trading, join our newly launched DIY community ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com We DIYers need to stick together! 🧰

[@harriswb3]

Good work!

[@evanillasky]

My garage door is 9 feet wide.. the sloyted angle they sell is up to 8 feet only. Wud it be dnough if it diesnt reach the ends?

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching & you may be able to overlap two braces. Please keep us posted.

[@jerrydespinosse4060]

Thanks

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Jerry, what’s up, thanks for watching. You are very welcome!!! 😎👍

[@cristianavila955]

Wondering what this job would’ve cost with the pros.

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching Cristian, we can only imagine… Thankfully we were able to fix it ourselves and it’s held up great ever since.

[@summereveryday5239]

Not Gonna Lie, Those steel pan doors are super flimsy AF. you’re better off getting that door replaced with an insulated one (it’s your choice)

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Good morning Matthew, welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts & advice. Garage door is doing great after the repair, we have been very pleased. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts, any & all helpful info is greatly appreciated. Hope all is well with you and your family.

[@weakliesttwo349]

That's really bad hopefully that doesn't happen to my garage

[@DIYwithMichaelBorders]

Thanks for watching, it cleaned up really nicely and is working great ever since. 😁👍🧰