Hurricane-Rated Garage Doors
Hurricanes, high winds, and major storms can wreak havoc on commercial buildings. Hurricane-rated garage doors can be a reliable source of protection during these severe weather events.
CornellCookson and Clopay® have a range of hurricane-rated garage doors to choose from. These doors are durably constructed with advanced features to withstand wind and impact, providing reliable security you can't get with traditional rolling doors.
What Is a Hurricane-Rated Garage Door?
Hurricane-rated garage doors — also known as wind- or impact-rated garage doors — are explicitly designed to withstand hurricanes and severe storm conditions. They offer a higher resistance to extreme winds and inclement weather than traditional garage doors.
Hurricane-rated doors are typically made of durable metal like galvanized steel. Many doors also have layers of insulation or aluminum for enhanced protection.
These doors are rigorously tested to ensure they withstand hurricane-force winds and impacts. A hurricane garage door typically receives a rating in pounds per square foot (psf), which indicates the wind load pressure the door can withstand.
Benefits of Hurricane-Rated Garage Doors
Garage doors play a crucial role in protecting commercial buildings, especially when the building is located in an area prone to hurricanes and other extreme weather events. Without the proper protective structures in place, your building can be vulnerable to serious damage.
High winds often cause an uncontrolled pressure buildup that can blow out doors, windows, walls, and even your roof. Hurricane-rated garage doors are designed to withstand these pressures and keep your building intact.
Hurricane-rated garage doors offer more than just protection from severe weather. These impact doors are stronger and more durable than traditional garage doors, which allow them to keep your building safe year-round and provide superior longevity.
CornellCookson Hurricane-Rated Garage Doors
CornellCookson offers several hurricane-rated garage doors that can protect commercial properties under the most extreme conditions. These doors include:
- StormDefender® doors: These doors are rated according to International Code Council (ICC) 500 and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) publication 361 guidelines for dependability during a hurricane or tornado. They can withstand up to 250 mph winds and 100 mph impacts.
- Wind-Master® doors: These doors operate under wind loads up to 20 psf for reliable performance in intense weather conditions. We also offer insulated models that improve climate control and reduce sound transfer.
- EntryDefender® doors: These doors can withstand up to 125 psf of wind load. This door also meets the Department of State standard SD-STD-01.01, Revision G (Amended) for forced-entry resistance up to 60 minutes.
Clopay Wind-Rated Garage Doors
Clopay WindCode® garage doors are made with the necessary reinforcement to protect your building during a hurricane. WindCode is Clopay's rating system for garage doors designed to withstand high-speed winds. Clopay commercial garage doors receive a WindCode ranking based on building code requirements, roof height, and exposure level.
Hurricane-Rated Garage Doors for Your Commercial Building Project
If you're installing or customizing a hurricane-rated garage door, consider using our technical resources to help with your project. We have data sheets, door specifications, Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects, and other details at your disposal. You can also get in touch with our Architect Design Support Team for expert assistance on the process.
Contact a local product rep today to learn more about hurricane-rated garage doors for your building.
