Pole Barn Sliding Door Problems

[walleyed]

Well, they sent out another crew to take care of everything. The pulled the sliding door and the existing metal off and replaced it. They installed the roll up door and installed most of the missing vented closure strips under the ridge cap. Unfortunately that didn't have enough to finish off the ridge. There is about a 2' section at one end that is still missing. These guys did a much better job. Now all I have to do is get the ridge closures completed and I will be good to go.

Thats great news. Nice to see a company stand behind their work. They get an A+ from me for that and I would recommend them to others. Seems maybe it was just an inexperienced crew.

 

[WM75Guy]

Here are the doors on my Morton barn.

No leaks even with a blowing rain.

Bottom is secure.

Locks open.

Locks closed.

The large clip is for the inside as used here. The small is for the outside.

 

[ITHINKICAN]

They had another crew come out and take a look at it. He agreed with everything I had found and proposed the roll up door as a solution. I had previously been told by the salesman that they had to have a 3 foot header for a roll up door which would mean I wouldn't have the clearance I needed. The new builder said he can get one in with a 21 inch header, 24 inches max. That makes it a workable solution. This guy really seemed to know his stuff and he pointed out small things that he does differently that the first crew. His attention to detail is what impressed me. Looks like it will be another week or so before the new door and siding are in, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that it comes out right this time.

Glad to hear they took care of you and all the issues. Very glad! It should be that way!!! Ironically, I made my post on 12/29/10. My metal building was delivered the following day; the truck got stuck in a gulley - the whole project went down hill from there... one mistake after another. We're not sure if we should laugh or cry. The last trip out they caused damage while trying to make a repair - scary stuff. Actually it is sad!! The metal building company recommended the Company - it doesn't look like they intend to stand behind their recommendation & the Company that did the work is a one man show with only one crew... we'll be updating our thread this weekend... what we have is as good as it's gonna get... we'll get over it... life goes on.

 

[jacric2005]

Sounds like a poor install to me. It also depends on the track used. Check out this web site for some ideas.

http://www.cps.gov.on.ca/english/plans/E9000/9341/M-9341L.pdf

My problem is the flashing does not extend far enough beyond the exterior of the door. So water lands on the flat top of the door and some goes behind the door. I'm trying to determine how to extend the flashing width.

 

[newbury]

My problem is the flashing does not extend far enough beyond the exterior of the door. So water lands on the flat top of the door and some goes behind the door. I'm trying to determine how to extend the flashing width.

Might want to start your own thread, since this has been dead since 2011.