High winds can wreak havoc on your home’s exterior, including your garage door. Severe storms like tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards can send winds of 50 MPH or higher against your home, causing extreme damage. Your garage door is a major part of the security of your home. Protect that security with the installation of a wind resistant new garage door.
Benefits Of Wind Resistant Garage Doors
For most homes, the garage door is the largest opening to the home. In a high-wind storm, this opening is also the most vulnerable to damage, with gales putting pressure on the garage door structure. Winds that approach 100 MPH can cause the door to buckle, compromising everything inside your garage and home.
If you live in an area known for high wind storms, it is worth the money to invest in a wind resistant garage door. In hurricane or high wind conditions, one of the most common items damaged on homes is the garage door. Some of the benefits of installing a new wind resistant door include:
- Full-time protection – While you can brace your existing door against high winds, you install these braces before the storm hits. A wind resistant garage door is ready to withstand high winds without needing preparation in advance.
- Home damage – If a garage door is damaged in a wind storm or hurricane, it can lead to worse damage to the home. A wind resistant door can prevent major home and roof damage during a severe storm.
- Security – If you are away from home during a storm, having a wind resistant garage door can ensure the security of your home while you are away.
Learn more about the benefits of a wind resistant garage door by calling your local garage door service company.
Posted on behalf of Legacy Garage Doors
