Door opener for super low headroom?

[PCustoms]

Door has traditional extension springs. Previous install had notched the joist to accommodate the opener rail, this has since been removed and damage to joists repaired.

I installed low headroom brackets at the top of the door so that I had enough room to strap and drywall the ceiling. There can be more then 2".

I think the only option is a side opener, do those exist with extension springs?

Even this will be right due to width of door vs. width between concrete wall and main beam on opposite side.

 

[CombatNinja]

Traditional extension springs don't have that length of pipe or 'axle' or whatever you want to call it that a jackshaft opener winds up, so how is it going to work? I think you would have to convert to an overhead spring.

 

[dfiler2]

I put one in a few years ago for my dad and used these top hinges https://supersneaky.com/ here is a video that shows how they work, https://supersneaky.com/videos/

I think all we had was about 2 inches clearance from the door to the ceiling.

 

[PCustoms]

I put one in a few years ago for my dad and used these top hinges https://supersneaky.com/ here is a video that shows how they work, https://supersneaky.com/videos/

I think all we had was about 2 inches clearance from the door to the ceiling.

I have something very similar.

 

[PCustoms]

Traditional extension springs don't have that length of pipe or 'axle' or whatever you want to call it that a jackshaft opener winds up, so how is it going to work? I think you would have to convert to an overhead spring.

Yeah, that's the question/issue.

Frankly I don't think I have the headroom for a torsion spring. It's that tight.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Are you saying no more than 2"? Unfortunately you may have been better off leaving the opener recessed. Even if it required a different repair to the joist or replacing the joists with rafter ties.

 

[AndyL]

Pics would help.

Typical trolley Opener mounted beside the track has been done more than once in this type of scenario.

SOMMER Side Mount Kit

For installing your SOMMER garage door opener rail above your door's horizontal track, keep your ceiling space open and looking clean while maintaining the security of a trolley operator

www.sommer-usa.com

Just linking to the one commercial offering I remember - there's a few options out there.

 

[PCustoms]

Are you saying no more than 2"? Unfortunately you may have been better off leaving the opener recessed. Even if it required a different repair to the joist or replacing the joists with rafter ties.

Correct.

I could not leave the previous install, these are floor joists with an occupied room above, there was a lot of bounce. Sistering the joists and replacing blocking firmed it up

Pics would help.

Typical trolley Opener mounted beside the track has been done more than once in this type of scenario.

SOMMER Side Mount Kit

For installing your SOMMER garage door opener rail above your door's horizontal track, keep your ceiling space open and looking clean while maintaining the security of a trolley operator

www.sommer-usa.com

Just linking to the one commercial offering I remember - there's a few options out there.

Been out of town, was waiting around when I posted this thread. I'll get some pics tomorrow night, but this looks like it may work.

 

[Awag]

You can use a side mounted trolley opener on torsion springs but generally a door with extention springs will bind when being pulled from the side.

 

[mike93lx]

I had a regular belt driver opener on a 7' door with ceilings at less than 7'6". Worked fine. The guide for the belt was essentially against the ceiling

 

[captaindiode]

I was researching something for my basement and found these:

Sommer garage door opener evo+

The SOMMER garage door opener. Extremely durable and long lasting due to only one moving part. The garage door motor is located at the garage door instead of the back of the opener, maximizing power and minimizing wear and tear. Extremely quiet garage door opener with virtually no vibrations.

www.sommer-usa.com

SOMMER Side Mount Kit

For installing your SOMMER garage door opener rail above your door's horizontal track, keep your ceiling space open and looking clean while maintaining the security of a trolley operator

www.sommer-usa.com

Haven't pulled the trigger yet, so no direct experiance.