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Do I Need to Reinforce My Garage Door?

Do you live in an area that regularly experiences inclement weather such as; high winds, hurricanes or tornadoes?

If so, then you should seriously consider having your garage door reinforced. If inclement weather were ever to rip the garage door off your home, the pressure could become so great inside of the garage that it could cause the roof to be blown off. Florida residents learned this the hard way after Hurricane Andrew blasted through the state in 1992. Because of the damage the hurricane caused, building codes in coastal cities were changed to require enhanced garage door reinforcement. But the likes of garage door reinforcement struts, bars and brackets aren’t mandatory in other areas of the country, so homeowners often need to take measures into their own hands.

Do I Need to Reinforce My Garage Door?

How do you know whether or not you need to reinforce your garage door? Unless you just want to do it for precautionary reasons, here’s a look at some of the factors that you should be considering before making the decision:

  • Do you live in areas susceptible to severe weather and high winds? Like we noted above, if the winds are high enough, they could potentially take the garage door right off your home and cause further damage to the property. It’s why areas that are frequently hit by tornadoes, hurricanes and high winds should always consider garage door reinforcement bar supports and other support structures. They’re specifically designed to support the door during periods of high wind.
  • Does your garage door move around when it’s in the open position? In addition to supporting the door in periods of severe weather, garage door bracket reinforcement and other support modifications help to keep it steady when it’s in the open position. Garage doors have the potential to be very dangerous, and should they fall down unexpectedly, they could cause serious injury or even death. Reinforcement struts and other supportive components can help make your garage door much safer.

If you feel like your garage door needs to be reinforced after reading this, be sure to contact Overhead Door of Oklahoma City today. We’re experienced in all aspects of garage door service, including reinforcement. We are able to quickly and effectively strengthen your garage door so that it’s safer and more resistant to severe weather. Contact us today for more information on garage door reinforcement with brackets, struts and bars.

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Kristen Mangum
Kristen Mangum
2022-12-21
Friendly customer service. Bought a hard to find remote for an old garage door opener. Opener has 3 buttons so I can program both doors to it. Easy to find location right off 29th St.
Robert Ballinger
Robert Ballinger
2022-12-12
Great people
Betsy Chronister
Betsy Chronister
2022-09-13
I was given a very fair quote. A week later a tech came and installed. Then came back to install lock. Tech was very professional and polite. Spen time with me making adjustments to my liking. I totally recommend Overhead door to my fellow Okies.
Hendrix Morrow
Hendrix Morrow
2022-06-29
Overhead Door did a great job. They got me on the schedule the next day and fixed my spring in 30 minutes or less. Joe was great, professional, and courteous. Awesome service, and he didn't tell me I needed extra materials like the previous garage door people that quoted me $575. Overhead Door told me a price over the phone and it didn't change. I'd recommend them every time.
Sandy Molleda Molleda
Sandy Molleda Molleda
2022-03-22
A very good place for a new garage door and a new remote.
John Ehrhardt
John Ehrhardt
2022-01-28
Pleased with their services. Coil spring broke and door stopped working. Spoke to Ron, and less than 24 hrs later the technician had us up n running again. These guys did exactly what they promised to do, with no nonsense. I like that.

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