New question. Doors. Sorry for all the post.

[Astross89]

So my question is. I'm building a 24x36x10 shop. 3 roll up doors. On a budget. Is it worth $875 ($275 per door) to go to chain hoist. Both type of doors are certified. Thank you.

Also, is there a way or a kit to add it afterwards if I were to hold off on the hoist at first?

 

[Kaizen]

Mine is just spring driven. I like it better. If you were opening and closing 100 times a day I would go for it but Home use nah.
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[Raisedonadeere]

So my question is. I'm building a 24x36x10 shop. 3 roll up doors. On a budget. Is it worth $875 ($275 per door) to go to chain hoist. Both type of doors are certified. Thank you.

Also, is there a way or a kit to add it afterwards if I were to hold off on the hoist at first?

Some doors openers use a screw drive in the hoist track, and some use a chain to pull the door up. I was not aware of that much difference in cost but is that what your question is about? If so I was skeptical of my screw drive doors when I replaced the chain drive ones due to lightening strike. But for about 10 years they go up and down all day long and I just lithium grease the screw rod with a spray nozzle, about once a year so I guess they are OK. I have been meaning to check the part that engages the threads for wear. I keep thinking they are bound to be wearing out but easily replaced so better do it before it jams or fails at some very inconvenient moment or way.

 

[Astross89]

Some doors openers use a screw drive in the hoist track, and some use a chain to pull the door up. I was not aware of that much difference in cost but is that what your question is about? If so I was skeptical of my screw drive doors when I replaced the chain drive ones due to lightening strike. But for about 10 years they go up and down all day long and I just lithium grease the screw rod with a spray nozzle, about once a year so I guess they are OK. I have been meaning to check the part that engages the threads for wear. I keep thinking they are bound to be wearing out but easily replaced so better do it before it jams or fails at some very inconvenient moment or way.

The two types that I speak of is a regular chain hoist, and the second one is spring assist but you just grab the bottom of the door and lift up yourself. I don't know all the lingo terms. Hopefully that describes it better.

 

[Hot Rod Grampa]

All doors use some kind of springs to balance the door weight so it can be lifted. The chain hoist attaches to the jackshaft and allows you the ability to fully open, close or stop the door anywhere in between as you see fit. It is suggested on tall doors to make sure the door opens fully and does not droop in the opening where it can be hit. The manual hoist retails for around $100.00 so you decide if it is worth it. Some styles can be retro fitted others would require release of spring tension and you don't want to go there. Good luck

 

[Astross89]

I'll stick with the doors they offered. And just put that into the insulation. Thank you all