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When you live in a hurricane-prone area, you need to take measures to safeguard your home, including your garage. Hurricanes cause a lot of damage and if you do not protect your property you can end up spending hundreds of dollars on repairs.nnUnfortunately, Florida and the surrounding areas like Port St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties see plenty of hurricanes, but taking the right precautions will ensure that your vehicle is safe from harsh weather conditions. Here are some tips from Guaranteed Garage Repair that could help you!
Install a Wind-Resistant Door
A heavy-duty wind-resistant door can withstand thousands of pounds of wind pressure. Wind-resistant doors are available in different grades and a suitable door for your garage may vary depending on where you live. Depending on your area’s local housing codes, you can either opt for an impact-resistant door that is made of very strong steel or fiberglass. Alternatively, you can choose a hurricane door that is made of steel and a framework that cannot be twisted. The best time to get a new door is when you are doing a home renovation or when you are investing in a new home.
Install a Bracing Kit
A bracing kit when attached to a garage door will reinforce strength. Since garage doors are made for convenience, they are relatively lightweight which makes them easy to raise and lower. However, this does not allow a garage door to withstand hurricane damage. nnA garage door bracing kit will contain aluminum or steel bars which you can attach for extra strength and resistance against high winds. This prevents your door from breaking and is cheaper than installing a brand new windproof door. Although, it’s important to keep in mind that bracing is not always foolproof and if you have an older, weaker door, it could still break from the force of the wind.
Clear Out your Garage
We sometimes use our garage to store items other than our vehicle. This can cause clutter to build up and when a hurricane hits, it makes the area unsafe as it can cause damage to all your belongings in the garage, not to mention possibly flooding your home. nnMake sure to clean up your garage, especially before bad weather arrives. Discard unnecessary items and find safer and better spaces for storing items of value. Don’t forget to take a look at the electrical wiring and take care of frayed or exposed wires. Contact a professional at Guaranteed Garage Repair to have a look at any open wires or a weak garage door ahead of hurricane season to properly prepare.
Protect your Garage from Water Damage
A great way to protect your garage from flooding is by using sandbags outside a closed garage door. Make sure you have sandbags easily accessible throughout the year so that you can use them whenever needed. Fortify your garage in all ways possible. You could also use weatherstripping or sealant tape at the bottom edge of the door and window to repair cracks and holes to ensure no water can seep in. Doors, walls, and windows should be repaired also. If necessary you may have to call in a professional for garage door repairs.
Since hurricanes in Florida are unavoidable, make sure that you regularly maintain your garage and replace worn-out portions immediately. By taking steps in the right direction, including opting for garage door maintenance, and being well prepared, you won’t have to be too concerned about the damage that hurricanes can cause to your property. Choosing garage door services from Guaranteed Garage Repair is a great way to begin!