You could disable access to the carriage release in a number of different ways to prevent that from happening, for a lot less money. If you "secure" that weak link, the overhead door mechanism would itself seem to be about as secure as a deadbolt, though it probably varies a little by opener type.
Garage Dead Bolt
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Ah! That second one is much better, but, that design would need to be better mounted, as it looks like a good tug on the door could pop it off the frame. Looks to be #8 screws.
I agree.
You can see the 1st one flex a bit in the second video. Almost like it can be ripped off the frame with a bit more force. Maybe using a long crowbar at the sides under the door would be just enough to make it pop. Who knows.
Ranger Digital
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WAY OVERPRICED if over $400. give me an $89 solution and customers might be interested. dont even want to investigate further at $400+. fo-get-aboutit.
dBeau
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It would appear that the high cost is due at least in part to the control system that is included. It seems to take the place of your garage door opener transmitter/reciever and then trigger the opener for you.
I'd been meaning to post on the subject of garage door dead bolts. This thread has helped some. I have a garage door that cant have an opener due to clearance problems. But, an automated dead bolt (via the Elk) would be great. Any more suggestions?
I'd been meaning to post on the subject of garage door dead bolts. This thread has helped some. I have a garage door that cant have an opener due to clearance problems. But, an automated dead bolt (via the Elk) would be great. Any more suggestions?
Have you given any thought to an electromagnetic lock? One with 1200lb holding force would seem to be plenty strong. Maglock is one of the companies that make them. They are available in fail safe and fail secured. I have never used one so I'm only passing it along as something to consider.
You would probably have to use a shear maglock in that application due to the mounting logistics but it could also work well with some custom fabrication.
ginigma
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I haven't gone thru the entire site, but the first thing I thought was why do I need this? My garage door openers keep my door down pretty solid when closed. Then I read here about using a wire to unlatch the emergency release, but I don't have windows on my garage doors, but I do have windows on the side of the garage. I guess they could break one of those windows, but they're at the front of the house, so not logical for most burglars.
Anyway, I'm replacing my garage doors in the Spring, so I need to think about better security.
Anyway, I'm replacing my garage doors in the Spring, so I need to think about better security.
