Hurricane Rated Garage Doors
High wind events can cause un-reinforced garage doors to buckle, forcing the door out of the track and causing door failure.
Debris driven by high-velocity hurricane winds become powerful projectiles that can pierce ordinary garage doors.
With wind speeds exceeding 111mph (category 3 or greater) can create extraordinary pressure inside the home can compromise the structural integrity of walls and roof.
Induced internal air pressure can reach such a level that it can blow off the roof and tear apart wall panels.
Even small openings can pressurize the home's interior, exerting large forces on the structure.
Wind rated doors are a great investment for homeowners on the east coast. They offer a defense against the hurricane-force winds that batter the eastern seaboard each year from June-November.
Wind Loaded Systems
We offer a wind load reinforcement system that meets or exceeds building code requirements in the Hampton Roads area. This system can be installed on almost any door in our inventory.