New Garage Door

As referenced in our previous post The Repair That Wasn't, our aged Armstrong model garage door (you must have "strong Arms" to lift it) had come to the point where repair wasn't an option and replacement became a requirement. We'd known the day was coming from the moment we bought the house six years ago and the Lord, in His grace, allowed that door to continue going up and down safely ever since. Yet, after having it fall out of its tracks while I was under it, learning that no one makes repair parts for that type of door anymore (and we checked with the major stores, local suppliers, and on-line), and that long-term investment in such a door would be counterproductive, we took the hint and, after conferring with our friends at Coshocton Lumber, called Marlon at Advanced Garage Door Systems and Construction for help.

Myron disassembles our old garage door.

The new garage door ready for assembly and installation.

Marlon's a great guy, has worked with garage doors for 25 years, and really did a super job for us. Like our house itself, there wasn't anything standard about the size or the installation of the door because of the "classic" construction. If you're in the Coshocton area and need garage door work, we recommend giving Marlon a call: 740-294-5571. He also does general contracting and remodel work.

A bit of extra framing was necessary and the bare wood needed sealing. With rain predicted two days after he'd installed the door and temps typically below that required for paint, we were blessed with 50 degree temps the very next day. I hurried home from the mission changed clothes and got out there before it became too cool and too dark to paint.

Here I am doing my paint thing...

Long story short, the door is in, it works great, and bowing to the fact we're closer to 60 years old than 40...we did opt for a garage door opener. After six years of getting out to open and close the door in snow, sleet, wind, rain, and hail...it's such a blessing to be able to drive right in!

We praise the Lord for His provision which allowed us to pay for the installation as soon as Marlon completed it. Thank YOU for being part of this project through your gifts and prayers. It is so nice to have a door that doesn't fall on you or create a hernia situation every time you open it!