There has been a barrage of severe weather and storms all over the country in the last few years. Many homeowners are wondering whether their home could withstand one of these major storms if one hit their area. Regardless of where you live, there is always some type of severe weather that’s possible in the area, many bringing high winds which can compromise your home, especially your garage doors.
Reinforced Garage Doors For Wind Resistance
When it comes to new garage doors, there is a big difference in how they are built to handle high winds. Light doors such as aluminum or fiberglass may not hold up well in a high-wind storm. In fact, garage doors not rated for high winds can implode or even fly off their frames. Their large size makes them an easy target for wind damage, which can pull a door that isn’t reinforced off its tracks or demolish it from pure pressure.
The damage caused by high winds to a garage door does not only jeopardize the garage; it can put the entire home at risk. Once those high winds are allowed inside the structure, they can destroy walls, windows and even the roof from the inside out.
If you live in an area prone to hurricanes or high-wind storms, you need to have reinforced garage doors which are built for wind resistance. In high-risk regions such as Florida and the eastern coastline, many building codes recommend garage doors that can handle winds up to 150 MPH. Considering the damage that can be done to your home, it is worth the investment to ensure that the largest opening to your garage and home is secure. Call your local garage door service company to discuss options to either reinforce your current door or replace it with a wind resistant model.
Posted on behalf of Legacy Garage Doors
