Does this put lots of downward stress on the door frame or frame molding?
1982909
On one of my doors, I have a hair-width crack in the drywall. It's stretching out at a diagonal from the corner of the frame. It's almost invisible, unless it's daylight, and then you'll notice it's a little over a foot long. This was caused by one of my friends trying to do a pull-up on it at one point. I estimate he weighed 180-200 lbs at that time. I've since stopped using it on that door frame and moved it to another one, and so far no cracking. Been using it for 2+ years now.
1982910
The pressure on the door frame is distributed in 3 points/directions. I've noticed no damage or changes to my door frame/molding. I weight 160 lbs.
1982911
The door frame will have no problem holden you and the chin up bar;however after a year of use some chipping occurred. I recommend using a towel or something to take off some of the pressure. Hope this helped-Henry
1982912
I live in a rental apartment and I had to stop using it because of the impressions it was making on the molding around the door. I tried wrapping some padding around the contact points, but that didn't help. If I owned this place I could live with it, but since I don't want to get charged for damage when I move out I had to take it down.
1982913
It may leave a slight impression on the inside wall above the door. But the molding and door frame should support it as long as you don't jump on the bar.
717310
Not quite sure what you are talking about, but I did beef up the frame when I installed, added another set of 2x4's all the way around the frame so it wasn't so flimsy. Been up 2 years without any problems. Hope this helps.
1065395
I used regular door molding for a frame. After putting up the mural I cut each piece figuring out where I wanted to frame to land on the mural border pattern. I then stained the wood, and finally nailed the pieces to the wall. People assume that it is a giant print, not a mural on the wall with molding around it. I have done this once before in another office and used construction adhesive as well as nails, but haven't noticed any benefit. (but then you don't have to think about hitting studs or not).
1456148
i have no clue, my does it too, but i recently had someone try to break in it and step on it stomp it, jar it, and it still works and the door is even more looser now lol, but hey it did its job
1439625
This will replane the door. Good? That depends on skill. I,ve never been able to plane a large area perfectly smooth. It can get you to the point where a sander will provide a smooth surface. l
1682717
I wouldn't try to crush it under a door. Better off drilling through the frame if possible (or gasket if applicable) and caulking around it.
49969
No, there is very little stress on the window. Most of the weight is carried by the window sill.
717311
I couldn't answer you question regarding poor construction as I haven't had those issues. However, I do live in South Florida and have NO issues with warpage of any kind with the door or frame. I did have an issue with a hydraulic cylinder that had broken away from its mount during shipping and was impossible for me to reinstall due to pressures within the cylinder not allowing for compression. This issue was resolved by the company sending s new pre-compressed cylinder no charge. Since then the access door has been 100% perfect. I love it.
1146899
I do not have molding either. I screwed in the bar on the window frame. I used longer screws than provided for additional strength. I intended to put up a snail piece molding over the bar but it did not appear to need it. Works great. Now only if I could keep my plants alive
1319560
The molding over the door only supports the weight of the gym. When you use it the door frame supports your weight. So, it won't break the top molding but it might dent/ding the side molding. Probably depends on how much you weigh.
1359438
I haven't, but I can see where it could happen if the instructions aren't followed, or if you're not careful. Putting the right amount of tension requires finding the right spot, the right distance from the door for the base. Once I found that spot, it's simple and safe for my (cheap) knob. The bar's mechanism is pretty sturdy, so if you crank on the handle, the doorknob will give before the ratchet mechanism. Just follow the instructions, find the right spot on the floor, and you'll be fine.
998341
Our garage door is really heavy. It has a layer of cedar siding attached. The door opener seems to have no issue raising or lowering it.
2122815
You can adjust the tension by tightening/loosening the screw in the center knuckle though I am not sure if the lowest setting would be too strong for the door you would use it on.
1435917
I am having to use a hollow core door for mine and I just make sure the door is securely latched. In my first few months of using the BBJ Tower I have not had any issues with it causing damage to the door...the pressure during use seems to be balanced out.
963184
With those winds, at the very least the frame will distort and deform. Mine is staked down and located in an area sheltered by trees and a deer fence, and when I leave the door up, any significant wind pushes the frame out of shape. It does better when the door is down, but I wouldn't think of using one in 65 mph winds. I'm beginning to believe the disclaimer printed in the instructions that these are for temporary use, meaning a couple of years at best.
1212251
I placed thin cardboard shims on the door portion on some of the hinges to help the door with closing flush with the face molding. I also need to re-drill most of the holes.
897963
No, you need the leverage from the top it the trim. I moved into a place without Tim around the door and the bar did not work. I would guess if you had to place it on instead of above the trim, a similar result would occur.