Garage Door Braces

Because of its size, a garage door can be one of the most vulnerable openings in a home during a hurricane. High winds can push the door inward or pull it outward, potentially causing the door or its hardware to fail. Strengthening an existing garage door can help reduce that risk.

The vertical bracing system reinforces an existing sectional garage door from the inside. The braces anchor at the garage floor and above the door and attach to the door's existing hinge locations, helping strengthen the door against both inward and outward wind pressure.

The braces are installed when a storm threatens and removed afterward, allowing your garage door to operate normally between storms. Once the initial hardware is installed, the lightweight braces can be deployed relatively quickly and stored out of the way when not in use.

Garage door protection has become an increasingly important part of Louisiana wind-mitigation inspections. For homes with an existing garage door that does not meet the required wind rating, adding an approved bracing system may be a practical alternative to replacing the entire door.

Nu Code Shutters can help determine whether garage door bracing is appropriate for your existing door and provide the product and installation documentation for your wind-mitigation records.

Louisiana's Department of Insurance confirms that wind-mitigation surveys consider improvements involving opening protection and window and door strength, with the completed survey used by the insurer to determine eligibility for applicable discounts.