Perhaps the best thing that you can do to prevent hurricane damage to your garage door is to install a hurricane brace. Most braces are made of heavy-duty aluminum or steel and need to be drilled in to the concrete floor. They have brackets that attach to the door in multiple places to keep your garage door secure.
What do you do with a garage door during a hurricane?
There are three main ways you can protect your garage door during a hurricane: Often, newer garage doors will come with extra bracing and pins that go on the sides. In this situation, make sure to close the door, unplug the garage door opener, and place the safety pins in the side foundation of the home.
How do I protect my garage door from break in?
- Keep out prying eyes. Apply a privacy film to the inside of garage-door windows (Gila Film Products).
- Hide the remote. Many people park outside with the garage-door remote control stashed conveniently in the car.
- Block the cord.
- Add padlocks inside.
How do I make my garage door hurricane proof?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGd36bIcZnE
How do I keep my garage door from falling down?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXst4w1wi18
Can you reinforce garage door?
Install a code-approved metal post system which allows you to quickly reinforce your garage door to keep it from blowing in or out (about $150 per brace, use two for a double garage door). Make sure the track is securely fastened to the framing, and brace the framing.
Do I need to reinforce my garage door?
Horizontal and vertical reinforcements are required to prevent damage to steel, aluminum, fiberglass, or glass-paneled doors. Some doors that are considered double-sided have reinforcement built into the interior of the door, when in doubt it is always best to add additional reinforcement.
What is the purpose of a garage door strut?
Garage door struts stiffen door sections to prevent them from bending or breaking. They also allow the door to open and close smoothly. If the sections are not rigid, the garage door will bind as it opens and closes.
Do all garage doors have struts?
Residential single car doors typically do not need struts unless it is a steel door that is motor-operated. On these a strut across the top section is recommended to prevent the top of the door from bending if the opener force is not adjusted properly.
How do you brace a garage door frame?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25j0vfG4P_4
Is a garage door brace necessary?
Garage door reinforcement struts are necessary to protect a garage against natural disasters like hurricanes. Inclement weather, in general, can leave your garage more vulnerable, so if the doors are reinforced, it can help to keep them closed during such weather conditions.