For Houston, hurricane season heralds intense caution for homeowners. High winds, heavy rains, and possibly flooding with a hurricane or tropical storm can put your home to the test, especially your garage . Your door is one of the largest, most exposed entry points into your home, making it susceptible during inclement weather. One of the most important things to remember is that hurricane season is imminent and preparing your garage door for it is essential in keeping your home, family, or business safe.
That being said, we will first walk you through how hurricane season affects garage doors in Houston and then offer some helpful advice that can help in preparing your existing or new garage door for a storm
Because Houston is on the Gulf Coast, it can get hurricanes and tropical storms that bring winds over 100 mph. A busted garage door during a hurricane can cause devastating loss, letting the wind inside your house and potentially making way for the roof or walls to cave in. As a result, careful preparation is important to counter these risks.
Garage doors, for instance, those that aren’t security garage doors are most likely not designed to Live through hurricane-style winds. Without proper reinforcement, the door might buckle or collapse under pressure, leaving your house open to the elements.
Upgrade to a Wind-Rated Door: Install a garage with high wind ratings. Short of replacing the door, you can even use a bracing kit to reinforce your current front one. Most kits will come with vertical braces that connect to the door for reinforcement.
Simple Garage Repair Solution: We are experts in installing wind-rated garage doors and can reinforce your existing door with high-quality bracing kits. We look at what you have and can make the best recommendations to hurricane-proof your garage door.
Considering that hurricane-force winds and heavy rain can probe the smallest cracks in your garage door, this goes without saying. Flooding is always a concern with water infiltration, whether wind-driven or not causing clear damage to walls/ceilings, etc.; Moreover, these gaps may let in gusts of wind that could damage the structure.
Examine the weather stripping if is damaged around your garage door then get it changed. The door should sit snugly on the ground, with no gaps showing around it. By sealing these gaps, water and wind will be kept outside your garage.
Simple Solution: All garage doors with glass come to you up and down to seal the gaps (Changes not included). A tight seal on your weather stripping provides the best protection of all, keeping rain and debris out of your garage.
Relying on a garage door that has not been maintained can add risk of failure during a hurricane. Problems such as loose bolts, springs worn out, or screws misaligned tracks can decrease the door its ability with high wind rates.
Have a professional garage technician come check your system with maintenance (preventative) before the start of hurricane season. It should include a balance check on the door, inspection of all hardware (both broken or missing parts), lubrication of moving pieces, and an opener test.
Quick Garage Door Repair Fix: We perform a full inspection of your garage door system as part of our pre-storm maintenance. We fix any problems that would make the door ripe for destruction by a hurricane and sleep better at night when it does.
Sometimes, all that fury gives way to anguish for those on the front lines of a disaster like this daughter and father in Paradise Lakes. Just because your garage door looks okay, there may be damage hidden that could come back to bite you in terms of functionality or safety.
High winds and flying debris can dent, crack, or structurally damage your garage door. While the damage may not always appear right away, it can over time lead to impaired performance and durability of impact from future devastating weather.
Check your door for dents in the panels, cracks in its frame, or misalignment of the tracks after a hurricane. Should you see any areas of concern, work to have them remedied promptly before they develop into something serious.
Garage Repair: One quick solution is for us to come to replace visits and check the garage door post-storm. Whether it has a light scratch or is banged up from the hurricane, our technicians can diagnose and replace any damage to your door so that it will look like new again and be much more durable for next time.
Remember, power surges or outages during a storm can disrupt your garage door opener, which may lead to the circuitry being fried and not closing properly. A defective opener can make you incapable of eating your garage door.
After a storm, you want to see that your garage opener is working just fine. If you experience any problems, such as the door not responding to the remote or unusual noises from your motor, then repair might be necessary.
Common Residential Garage Door Repair: We are the experts in providing easy garage door repair for you; we will diagnose and address your electrical issues caused by power surges along with all others during our professional service call. Your opener may be replaced with a new one that is capable of holding up better against the stormy weather we experience in Houston.
Even with a good seal, water can still make its way into your garage during a hurricane and cause damage to the door and other parts. Higher humidity levels can also swell, warp, or corrode the door, adversely influencing its functionality and longevity.
If your door is exposed to water, make sure it gets dry right away. Look for typical indications of water damage on the door and anything about it (like swelling, rust, or mold). Resolving these concerns sooner rather than later can save you untold stress and heartache over time.
Simple fix: Got water-damaged garage doors or just need them treated with rust, repaired swollen wooden lumber (sanding and sealing), replaced some components. That’s how we get your garage door working again after a storm.
Well, preparing your garage for hurricane season is not just about making sure to protect a single entry point, but it is about protecting everything you own. Proper preparation can help to minimize the damage a storm does and should increase how well your garage door functions before, during, and after. We here at Easy Garage Door Repair are dedicated to helping Houston-area homeowners be ready when the next hurricane strikes and understand how your family could get back in stride if a disaster were to strike. From bolstering to maintenance and storm repair, our experienced technicians are happy to be your go-to service.
Contact us today so we can schedule your hurricane preparation and repair services to get you through Houston’s rainy season
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