Home & Garden : Wood Garage Door: Find Out How To Have One Despite Extreme Weather
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By: Andrew Stratton
 
Date Submitted: 2010-03-16 02:11:19 - Article Views: 2082
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Whether you have a wood garage door or just want one, you should know that this type is not as sturdy as others that are made of steel or other more durable materials. If you live in an area prone to natural disasters like hurricanes, monsoons, or other acts of nature, the sturdiest doors are best. However, this does not always mean you cannot dream of wooden doors in front of your house.
If you already have a wood garage door, you can retrofit it so that it is likely to withstand natural disasters of many kinds. This involves checking the item for cracks, holes, or other areas of weakness. Rusting or warped tracks and bracing must be replaced. Make sure to repair anything else that does not look sturdy, as such areas can weaken the whole barrier. Once you are sure everything is in good shape, you will need to add bracing.
Most often, bracing is as simple as adding steel tubes across the surface. They can go vertically, horizontally, or both. Some people who know their way around garages can do these themselves, but most people hire a company to do it since it does involve cutting steel to fit. With retrofitting, you can have the best of both worlds: a quaint wood garage door that is quite durable.
There are some wooden doors that are built to withstand high winds. They even feature impact-resistant glass windows, so you can have some style as well as strength. Such products are typically called hurricane-rated, and are especially popular since Hurricane Katrina. In fact, some cities require doors to be up to code, which involves being resistant to extreme weather common of the area. A wood garage door that is up to code can be more expensive than the typical kind, but it does allow you to have the beauty of such a garage barrier while keeping it for years despite natural disasters.
If you do not want to spend a lot of money making sure your door is tough, you might have to get the metal kind. This type is usually less expensive than reinforced wooden doors, and might even be less costly than retrofitting your current one. However, if you are determined to have your dream material while on a budget, make sure to shop around and compare prices of wooden barriers that can last several years through extreme weather. |
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