Storm Proof Garage Doors

Because they re always in place you won t need to waste time setting up panels before storms.

Storm proof garage doors.

According to hunto an 8 foot by 7 foot single residential hurricane master garage door system. Your car lawn equipment and more. Busted garage doors can easily let in that much water and more. One inch of floodwater can cause 7 800 worth of damage to your home.

In fact the federal emergency management agency fema identified loss of garage doors as one of the major factors contributing to hurricane storm damage in homes. Garage doors play a critical role in protecting your home especially if you live in a hurricane prone or high wind regions like florida connecticut texas north carolina and south carolina. Your garage doors take up a large expanse of space and if torn off or damaged could expose all of the contents within. To defend against florida hurricanes you need some commercial grade protection.

Prices for a new hurricane resistant garage door can vary according to size and wind load capability. Our storm resistant garage doors like our line from siw are available in stunning combinations of glass. Wind resistant doors are the most convenient way to storm proof your garage door. Reinforced garage doors help protect your home during high winds.

If you do not have a tested wind rated door high winds can force it out of the opening causing an uncontrolled buildup of internal pressure and ultimately a blowout of your home s roof and supporting walls.