When a garage door fails in a hurricane, the roof usually follows within seconds. Wind gets inside, pressure builds, and the roof lifts off. Protecting the garage door is one of the most important things you can do to protect the whole house.
Wind-load ratings are code in Collier County
Any door installed in Naples must meet the wind-load requirements for our zone. If your door is more than about 20 years old, it likely doesn't.
Retrofit bracing vs. new impact door
Vertical bracing kits can strengthen an existing door temporarily. A new impact-rated door is the permanent, insurance-friendly answer.
Insurance benefits
Most Florida homeowners' policies include a wind-mitigation credit for a properly rated garage door. That credit can pay for the door over a few years.
What to do the day of a storm
Close the door, engage the opener lock, brace with a retrofit kit if you have one, and get vehicles inside if there's room.
