The Hurricane Season officially started on June 1 and will end on November 30. During hurricane season, your residential and commercial doors in Southwest Florida are especially susceptible to wind and flood damage. The wind sends debris into doors and siding, resulting in broken glass and damage to the façade of buildings. Wind damage is the number 1 risk during hurricane season. Additionally, properties with commercial and residential doors that aren’t properly sealed can quickly be breached by water, resulting in extremely costly water damage. Fortunately, these risks can be reduced by following a few steps to secure doors from hurricane winds and rain. Call Action Automatic Door and Gate for preventative maintenance and in case of damage, repair, and replacement.
Preparing your property for hurricane season provides the building with greater protection. This can help diminish the risk for costly window damage, as well as prevent flood water from seeping in through doors.
Tips for Protecting Doors and Doorways during Hurricane Season
Glass doors and storefronts, like windows, are at risk for wind damage, and thus, they should be reinforced accordingly by Action Automatic Door and Gate. Hurricane-resistant glass storefronts and doors are one of the most effective strategies, and plywood covering can be used as a second line of defense. In addition, property owners should consider:
Three-Hinged Doors: Exterior doors with at least three hinges are often required in hurricane-prone environments, as they’re better able to withstand extreme hurricane winds. In general, metal and solid wood core doors are best equipped to withstand extreme air pressure changes and flying debris. Glass doors, hollow-core wooden or metal doors, or double-entry doors should be reinforced with plywood or shutters. Plus, property owners should consider the integrity of the lock. Dead-bolt locks with at least 1-inch of bolt throw can help prevent doors from flying open during a hurricane and a potential break-in.
Reinforce Overhead Doors: Commercial and industrial hanging doors are extremely susceptible to wind damage. Hurricane windows can push the door off the track. Additionally, these types of doors, if not properly sealed, can allow wind to enter the property, which can cause costly damage to the roof and siding. Hurricane-resistant overhead doors can help mitigate this risk, as well as a wind-pressure system.
At Action Automatic Door and Gate we provide repairs on all makes and models of residential and commercial doors. We stock an enormous selection of replacement parts to ensure we can repair your door on the same day, these include; cables, wires, springs, handles, locks, door rollers, and roller spindles. If you are searching for a professional and reputable Door Maintenance and Repairs company in Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs, Naples, Fort Myers, Marco Island, Venice, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Lehigh Acres, North Port and Punta Gorda. or the surrounding areas? Give Action Automatic Door and Gate a Rescue a call on 800-375-3667 (Southwest Florida), 941-627-0150 (Charlotte County), 239-643-3667 (Collier County), 239-768-3667 (Lee County) and we can arrange for one of our nearby technicians to come out to you to give you a no-obligation quote and get your door moving again. We can come out to you at a time that suits you, whether you would like security help, advice, a repair or an estimate for a new door.