Your house is only as safe as its weakest entry point, and for some, that point is an overhead garage door. Many homeowners believe that they have kept people out of the garage by simply closing the garage door. That is largely correct - but with about 10% of home...

In 2018, U.S. fire departments responded to 1,318,500 fires. Only when a fire or emergency actually occurs do most people truly appreciate fire-rated doors. In the event of a fire, fire-rated doors serve an important role in keeping flames and smoke from spreading to...

Overhead Door Company is offering Spring Savings to homeowners! We will rebate up to $200 per door to homeowners purchasing a door opener and door. During this difficult time, we want to do our best to make sure that your home, your safety, your comfort, and your...

Garage and garage doors have been around in some form for far longer than you might expect. For as long as people have been using wheels for transportation, they have needed a place to store their vehicles. Hundreds of years ago, there were gatehouses that served as...

The right garage door is a vital part of your home for many reasons - from curb appeal to security to energy savings. Often forgotten, though, is that a garage door can be a significant boost to your home’s property value. In turn, that same garage door can help to...

A personal connection is always better than a corporate face. When dealing with Overhead Door Company of Portland, you know who you are working with and you know you are supporting a long-standing local business in your community. In 1982, Jim Stumpf became the owner...

Featured in the Spring 2017 issue of The Who’s Who in Building & Construction FAMILY BONDS TAKE CENTER STAGE “When we were asked to partner with the industry’s oldest and most respected garage door brand, we jumped at the opportunity,” says Jim [Stumpf, CEO of...

It may seem tempting to try to and repair a garage door yourself. It certainly may be the less expensive option and may appear to be a invigorating challenge. There is a lot to consider, though, before breaking out the toolbox instead of breaking out the telephone to...

    Replacing your garage door can be a large undertaking. Often times, repairing any difficulties or replacing old parts will be a simpler and less expensive option. Sometimes, though, a garage door does need to be replaced. Here are some thoughts to help you...