Securing an overhead door that is used daily.

[Heavymetalmechanic]

There are some great suggestions in other threads for securing an overhead doing that does not need to be opened often, but fewer ideas for doors that still need to be opened.

A bit of backstory: Friday I heard a bunch of yelling from 2 doors down. I hustle out front and find a young lady crying on the sidewalk holding a small dog. Another fellow from the other side of the street gets her calmed down enough to learn that her 'boyfriend' just roughed her up and kicked the dog repeatedly. We move her and the dog over to my yard and I check over the dog. It's suffered a serious blow to the head and displays signs of a major concussion, it's abdomen is also very firm so I suspect internal bleeding. I call the cops, they show up as does her sister. The sister takes the dog to the vet and the cops help the girl move all her stuff to the street. I offer to let her move her stuff over to my yard until she can line up somewhere to store them.

I manage to get some info from her regarding the boyfriend, he's a heroin dealer/user as well as a steroid junky.

My concern is that I am now on his **** list for helping her out. I put up bars in my garage windows, and bolted one of the overhead doors. But I still need to be able to open the second door.

Any suggestions on beefing up the other door?

I would prefer to stuff the ************* in 55 gsllon drum, but I'm not going to interact with him at all if I can help it.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

A business I used to work for had a few short sections of pipe (like 12" long) that slid into holes in the header and blocked the top of the door.
It was quick and easy to stick the pipes in at night and pull them out in the morning.

 

[Stuart in MN]

I use a piece of 2x4 that's sized so it will wedge between the top of the overhead door and one of the roof trusses.

 

[Heavymetalmechanic]

I kind of figured that's my only option. I was hoping for an idea that allows me to continue to open it with the remote. I have to climb my fence or drive around front to get to my man door. I guess the inconvience is worth the piece of mind. I'm confused why the cops did not charge him with anything, I figured animal cruelty was pretty obvious.

 

[upndown]

Inside slide lock. 4 self tapping screws and a pad lock in the hole provided. He may get in but it won't be that way. Unfortunately security isn't always convenient.

 

[72Anthony]

The liftmaster jackshaft openers have an automatic deadbolt that is operated from the remote. This will enhance security when you are not home, but still allow you to drive in using the remote.

Also, remove the manual release cable from the door and secure it with a zip tie.

Once you park, you can use a slide lock or something else to further secure the door.

Beyond that, there are a number of posts on garage security: cameras, alarm, big dog, etc.

 

[Crizzle]

The liftmaster jackshaft openers have an automatic deadbolt that is operated from the remote. This will enhance security when you are not home, but still allow you to drive in using the remote.

Also, remove the manual release cable from the door and secure it with a zip tie.

Once you park, you can use a slide lock or something else to further secure the door.

Beyond that, there are a number of posts on garage security: cameras, alarm, big dog, etc.

I was just researching the LiftMaster today and saw that was one of the features.

 

[SALIV8]

I would be more concerned with windows or the man door.

As suggested remove the emergency release string handle as precaution tho.

 

[Heavymetalmechanic]

The manual releases have been removed. I welded up bars for the windows and secured them with 3" deck screws around the frame, into the studs. I also installed an 30" piece of 1/16" flat steel into the doorframe and cut a hole for the door latch, also secured to the studs, it's a steel door.

 

[Heavymetalmechanic]

I will be installing motion sensing lights around my house tomorrow, I got a good deal on 5 of them. I don't have a dog, but my wife is home pretty much 24/7. She knows the score, and is not afraid to call the cops. She is a little ball of hate, I feel sorry for the guy if he tries to get into the house, I'd have a hell of a mess to clean up...

 

[BD1]

What about drilling a hole in each door track and stick a padlock in the track. Not much but would be easy.

 

[flippin]

What about drilling a hole in each door track and stick a padlock in the track. Not much but would be easy.

This, use this method on all 6 of my garage doors.

 

[kbs2244]

A remotely controled lock

http://elocksys.com/pages/how-it-works

Check the install videos for a good "how it works"

 

[dave89iroc]

c clamps on the tracks

 

[jeepinerdeep]

While not convenient, I've always hung a padlock in the rail.

 

[Bronson]

What about drilling a hole in each door track and stick a padlock in the track. Not much but would be easy.

I have done this with a caribiner in each hole.

 

[CNGsaves]

With some McGyver skills, you could get an extra garage door opener from CL (maybe even free) and have the motion of GDO pull a "wedge/rod" out of 4x4 bolted to header above the garage door. You'd likely have to manually "set the wedge lock" each night since the GDO has so much travel. This would mean having to carry 2 garage door openers, and remember to operate the "unlock" opener first, then the normal opener!!

/ .02 idea

For any long-term that I'm away, the lock through garage door rail is great solution.

 

[eborcim]

Big vise grips on each side of the rails just above the rollers as a temp lock.

 

[youwish2bme]

The liftmaster jackshaft openers have an automatic deadbolt that is operated from the remote. This will enhance security when you are not home, but still allow you to drive in using the remote.

Also, remove the manual release cable from the door and secure it with a zip tie.

Once you park, you can use a slide lock or something else to further secure the door.

Beyond that, there are a number of posts on garage security: cameras, alarm, big dog, etc.

Yep this.... I had two installed on my detached garage and upgraded my attached garage to the same... My only concern is if the unit fails.. or the power is out. Now LM does have a battery backup for the opener but if the locker fails how do you get into the garage if that is your only access?


Hitch

 

[NUTTSGT]

Inside slide lock. 4 self tapping screws and a pad lock in the hole provided. He may get in but it won't be that way. Unfortunately security isn't always convenient.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_586758-4688...?productId=50261065&pl=1&Ntt=garage+door+lock

I have two of these on each of my garage doors and bought a set of 4 Master locks.

 

[Nexussian]

I use a padlock through the door channel right above a roller, one lock for each track.

Bonus points if you fit it to where you have to slightly compress the bottom door seal slightly to get the locks in, or out (ie step on the bottom door handle).