The DDM Torsion Spring Safe-T-Winder™ uses a drill to wind garage door torsion springs. Now you can wind torsion springs safely without winding bars!
Historically, winding torsion springs has been one of the most dangerous aspects of garage door maintenance.…
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Full Time Customer Service Position with Benefits
For forty years, DDM has provided top-quality garage door and dock components for DIY residential as well as commercial B2B applications. We have a huge inventory of parts for same or next-day shipping along with quick delivery of garage doors.…
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In the garage door industry, we distinguish between “openers” for residential applications and “operators” for commercial and industrial applications.
Back in the early eighties, I worked for Northwest Door in Elgin, Illinois. While there, I got to know a gentleman who had formerly worked for John Greene Corporation in Downers Grove, Illinois.…
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Last Monday, employees in both of the DDM companies met to strategize and make changes regarding the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
I began the meeting reading from Psalm 91, and we began with prayer. These are some selected portions of my text.
We are entering uncharted waters.…
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To begin with, why make a New Year’s Resolution? Regardless of how trivial it might be, it can enhance your life in the upcoming year.
Go on YouTube and look for “life hacks” and try some of them.…
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Harold Poling was my former employer for more than 15 years as I raised my family.
Furthermore, he mentored me in the door business. He was a friend and I will miss him.
You can find more information at the Legacy Website.…
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Home remodeling can seem exciting. It can also seem expensive, a lot of work, or not worth it at all. This all depends on one’s outlook and plans for the future. Sure, there are many people who will tell you that this project or that one will increase your home’s value.…
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With temperatures dropping, it won’t be long before the leaves fall, the air is crisp and cool, and you are staring winter in the face. This means you need to think about all those pesky details and maintenance protocols. These usually happen before the snow flies, especially garage door inspections.…
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Hardware kits are available for customers who build their own garage door sections, as well as for those who buy the sections already made. We are also starting to see iron garage doors imported from other countries. These iron doors are much heavier than the lighter steel doors.…
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We’re sorry, but due to global supply chain shortages, we are currently not selling any of our products at our former wholesale prices.
Huge inventory of torsion springs for same or next day shipping! Here you will find all you need in the most common sizes of 1 3/4," 2," 2 1/4," and 2 5/8" inside diameter springs. Larger 3 3/4" and 6" inside diameter commercial and industrial springs may require a day or two to ship. You'll also find TorqueMaster Springs, Extension Springs, Self-Storage door springs, steel rolling door springs and springs for one piece single panel doors.
Shelves packed with every part you need to fix your doors.
Please note. Shipping times and costs have changed. Normal transit times are currently not guaranteed, even on next day and second day shipments. Shipping prices on items over eight feet have more than tripled.
