August summer days can be stormy, hot and humid days in Connecticut!  Did you know we sell battery backups for garage door openers? They are currently on sale for $99!  These can be extremely helpful on those days when we lose power due to storms or electricity overload.

I recall a time myself when I came home late one night to a dark house; we had lost power in our neighborhood and I had no key to my house on me.  I had to break into a window in my home, all the while a skunk was lurking around in my yard!  As a young single mother, I was terrified!  Trust me, it never happened again!  Get one!!

Where is the summer going? It’s nearly time for back to school shopping for our children and preparing them for another year of education.  If your children use the garage door as their entry point when arriving home from school, now is the time to get your garage door thoroughly inspected and maintained to be sure it is operating correctly for your family’s safety.  Be sure the eyebeams are properly functioning, that the outdoor keypad is working properly, and the remotes have fresh batteries.  Check springs, cables, rollers, track, for wear and tear.  We have technicians who are trained and experienced to do the job for you, and we have very competitive rates. And please always teach your children the importance of garage door safety!!

Mention this Service Special when you call in for service!

If you feel that your doors and openers should be replaced, we have extended our amazing special!!  These are well insulated steel doors and this deal is a steal!  Openers, and more, are part of the package.  Please see the ad below.  These doors are very popular.  We have one in each of our showrooms, if you would like to stop in and see it.  We are here from 9am to 2pm Monday through Saturday at the Tolland Office.  If you like what you see, we will schedule you for a FREE QUOTE from our Garage Door Experts.

For even more savings……

Do not forget that we sell NuImage Awnings.  They are state of the art retractable awnings, in the most diverse and beautiful selection of colors and patterns you could ask for!  Please check out our website www.awningsofect.com or email nuimage@ohdct.com for more information.  Or come on into any of our offices to see our selections.  We are currently offering 20% off on retractable awnings until 8/31/2016.

And as always, we sell American made flags.  We office a 10% discount to Military Veterans.  Check out our website www.ohdct.com or come visit us anytime!

Overhead Door of Norwich:  88 Route 2A, Preston, CT

860-889-3849 or 1-800-462-4003

Overhead Door of Tolland County: 70 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT

860-872-1466 or 1-800-462-4003

Overhead Door of Windham County: 93 Hartford Road, Brooklyn, CT

860-779-8910 or 1-800-462-4003

July 2016 – summer is in full bloom, celebration is in the air!  July 4th represents Independence Day, a day that America celebrates fondly and with great excitement!  What better way to express this than with an American Flag flying proudly at your home or business?

We have a variety of sizes currently on Sale.  We also carry a variety of other flags, flag poles and Memorial Burial Flag display cases. (This is an employee’s personal favorite picture.)

Wow, it seems like we went from cold weather to hot weather extremely fast this year!  If you are one of the many allergy sufferers, you cannot keep your home windows open.  Unfortunately, we may use our air conditioning systems most of the summer.  It is a fact that awnings reduce the heat in a home by 20%, which can help that electric bill tremendously.  As much as you may love the summer sun, after a long day of yard work or outdoor events, you also love coming home to the comfort of a cool home.  Awnings are very popular and convenient on patios and decks as well.  When the sun starts beating down mid-afternoon and becoming uncomfortable during that summer cookout, just hit your remote and bring down your awning for instant shade and comfort!

We sell NuImage Awnings.  They are state of the art retractable awnings, in the most diverse and beautiful selection of colors and patterns you could ask for!  Please check out our website www.awningsofect.com or email nuimage@ohdct.com for more information.  Or come on into any one of our offices to see our selections.

Overhead Door of Norwich:  88 Route 2A, Preston, CT 

860-889-3849 or 1-800-462-4003

Overhead Door of Tolland County:  70 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT  

860-872-1466 or 1-800-462-4003

Overhead Door of Windham County: 93 Hartford Road, Brooklyn, CT 

860-779-8910 or 1-800-462-4003

What a beautiful time of year here in Connecticut!  Our children will be out of school for the summer, lots of activities home and away from home.  Cookouts with family and friends!  Our garage doors will be getting more use now, with summer upon us.  We encourage everyone to take the time to check your garage doors for safety.

June has been designated Garage Door Safety Month by the International Door Association (IDA) and the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA), so as we spend more time outside, it is always a good idea to keep your garage door running smoothly and safely.  Keep in mind that the garage door is often the largest moving object and most-used entry point of the home, which is why the safety of this door is particularly important!

Make sure the garage door opener control button (remote) is out of the reach of children and do not let them play with remote controls.  Never place fingers between door sections.  Consider pinch-resistant door panels to help prevent accidents.

Visually inspect your garage door, paying particular attention to the springs, cables, pulleys and rollers for signs of wear and tear.  Do not attempt to remove, adjust or repair these parts or anything attached to them.  These parts are under high tension and should only be fixed by a trained garage door professional.  Manually test your door using the door’s interior and exterior handles.  (If you have an electric garage door opener, be sure to use the release mechanism first.)  A properly maintained and safe garage door will lift smoothly with little to no resistance and will stay open 3 to 4 feet above the garage floor.  If this does not occur, then your door may be out of balance and may be unsafe.

Test the reversing mechanism of your opener by placing a 2-inch by 4-inch board in the door’s path.  If the door does not reverse after contacting the object, call a qualified garage door professional for repair.  If the opener has not been replaced since 1993, replace the garage door opener with a new one that has safety beams and auto-reverse as a standard feature.

These are just some basic suggestions for keeping your family and friends safe during the summer months to come!!

If you find any signs of wear and test and your door is just not operating smoothly, it is a great idea to have a trained garage door repair technician come out to fix any problems and to lube and adjust your door for optimal operation and ultimately everyone’s safety.

We at Overhead Door of Norwich and Tolland County and Windham County want to keep your garage door running smoothly and keep you safe.  Call us for competitive pricing on repairs and replacements.  Even if your garage door system is running well, keep it that way by taking advantage of a yearly checkup special pricing at $55 for the first door and $40 for each additional door. Just mention the “Service Special” when you call us!

Overhead Door of Norwich: 88 Route 2A, Preston, CT

860-889-3849 or 1-800-462-4003

Overhead Door of Tolland County:  70 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT

860-872-1466 or 1-800-462-4003

Overhead Door of Windham County:  93 Hartford Road, Brooklyn, CT

860-779-8910 or 1-800-462-4003

Coming upon Memorial Day, we want to take the time to honor and thank our many selfless veterans and current service members. We here at Overhead Door Company of Norwich, Tolland and Brooklyn are very thankful for our service members and their families, who have sacrificed so much for our Country.
We would like to remind you that we sell the American Flag in a variety of sizes from 2’x3’ to 5’x8’. We also sell a variety of flags representing all branches of service, such as Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
Our May Flag of the Month is “The Honor and Remember “ flag for only $29.99, plus tax.

Call or visit us today to purchase that special flag. Let’s honor our veterans and service members by flying these flags proudly!!

88 Route 2A, Preston / 860-889-3849 or 1-800-462-4003
70 Merrow Road, Tolland / 860-872-1466 or 1-800-462-4003
93 Hartford Road, Brooklyn / 860-779-8910 or 1-800-462-4003

November is here and so is the time to take a moment and honor and thank our many selfless veterans and current service members. We here at Overhead Door Company of Norwich, Tolland and Brooklyn are always thankful for our service members (and their families) who have sacrificed so much for our country’s freedoms. As a sign of that appreciation and respect, we would like to commemorate and offer to our valued customers the opportunity to do the same by offering 25% off select flags that we can all fly proudly.

Flags that will be offered at 25% off pricing include our US flag (available in NYL GLO and Tough Tex fabrics), the POW MIA flag, the 9/11 Flags of Heroes and of Honor, flags representing all branches of service: ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINE CORPS, and COAST GUARD, as well as a “Honor & Remember” flag.

All flags are available in a variety of sizes from 2’x3′ to 5’x8′ and this special discount pricing will be available through December 31, 2015, making this also a great gift to give and honor a loved one through the holidays! Call or visit us today to buy that special flag. Let’s honor our veterans and service members by flying all these flags proudly!!

88 Route 2A Preston  /  860 889-3849 or 1 800 462-4003

70 Merrow Rd Tolland  / 860 872-1466 or 1 800 462-4003

93 Hartford Rd Brooklyn / 860 779-8910 or 1 800 462-4003

The warm weather of June has finally arrived and with it comes the opportunity to spend more time outside the home. June has been designated Garage Door Safety Month by the International Door Association (IDA) and the Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association (DASMA), so as we spend more time outside, it is always a good idea to keep your garage door running smoothly and safely.

Always visually inspect your garage door, paying particular attention to the springs, cables, pulleys, and rollers for signs of wear and tear which left unchecked and fixed can result in damage and potential injury.  Manually test your door by using the door’s interior and/or exterior handles. (ifyou have an electric door opener, be sure to use the release mechanism first). A properly maintained and safe garage door will lift smoothly with little to no resistance and will stay open 3-4 feet above the garage floor. If this doesn’t occur, then your door may be out of balance and may be unsafe.

If you find any signs of wear and tear and your door is just not operating  smoothly, it is a great idea to have a trained garage door repair technician to come out to fix any problems and to lube and adjust your door for optimal operation and ultimately your safety.

We here at Overhead Door of Norwich want to keep your garage door running smoothly and keep you safe. Call us for competitive pricing on repairs. Even if your garage door system is running well, keep it that way by taking advantage of a yearly check up special pricing at $55 for the first door and $40 for each additional door. We will inspect your door and lube and adjust it to keep it properly maintained and safe for years to come!

This cold brutal winter weather is ending and spring is right around the corner and now it is time to think to home improvement projects. Did your garage doors make it through all the ice and cold and snow? Or is it time to replace banged up and damaged old doors? How much should you expect to pay? Where do you start?

Most homeowners don’t have much experience buying garage doors; after all, didn’t those doors just come with the house? Garage door costs can vary widely depending on whether you go with a basic garage door that may cost a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars for high-end, well-insulated doors that are professionally installed.

Here at OverHead Door Company, we are proud to offer a wide variety of doors in various styles at many price points to meet everyone’s tastes and budgets. Our salesmen will work with you personally to choose the style of door that best fits your house style, needs and budget. As always, our most popular door, the Thermacore door, is available in a variety of colors and styles and with multiple options for glass windows, as well as options to add hardware to enhance the look of your doors. The Thermacore door is a nice looking, well-insulated door and is very affordably priced and designed to enhance the look of your home and well crafted to provide you with many years of durability and reliability.

Our Spring special to get you started on your home improvement projects is to professionally install 2 single Thermacore doors(R-value 13) and 2 standard drive 1/2 hp garage door openers, including weatherseal and including removal and disposal of old doors and openers and tracks and springs, as well as provide 2 remotes, wireless keypad, wall buttons, and photo safety eyes for $1995 complete (tax included) (windows extra). So why not replace those tired winter weather beaten doors and freshen the look of your home as well as add to the value of your home, all at a very affordable price and with the peace of mind that comes from using a reputable and trusted company as us.

Call or visit any of our 3 showrooms today!!! We look forward to making you a valued customer!!!

Thank you to all the members of our community who joined us at this year Eastern Connecticut’s 2015 Home Show. Here are a just a few pictures from this Saturdays and Sundays show!

Dear Valued Customers, If you’re planning home improvements this year,  why not call on Overhead Door Company of Norwich and Awnings of Eastern CT to explore some new ways to enhance your residence with style, comfort, and reliability. We offer numerous quality products & services to address energy efficiency, curb appeal, and low maintenance concerns.

• Insulated Garage Doors (stell, custom, wood, vinyl)
• Electric Garage Door Openers
• Entry Door Canopies & Fixed Window Awnings
• Hurricane Panels
• Electric Gate Openers
• American Flags, Flag Poles, & Accessories
• Vinyl Siding
• Replacement Windows

If we can assit you in any way, whether it’s for an estimate or to just answer some questions, please feel free to call us at 1.800.462.4003