If you live in a hurricane prone area it s crucial to take the right steps to make your home less vulnerable to the destructive forces of one of these storm systems.
How to brace a garage door for a hurricane.
It s far more susceptible to wind damage than other areas of your property are.
Home improvement expert danny lipford shows you how to reinforce and brace your garage doors.
Garage doors can be easily damaged by high winds during a hurricane or severe storm.
Metal reinforcement kits are available that attach to the concrete slab and framing above the door to provide two additional points of support or you can make your own garage door reinforcement from 2x4s.
Garage door hurricane brace.
They have brackets that attach to the door in multiple places to keep your garage door secure.
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.