Strengthening Garage Doors

09-13-2011, 06:52 AM	#1
JackOfAllTrades Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 266	Strengthening Garage Doors I have a 2-car wide garage door. I was looking to make it stronger, especially in high wind loads. Is there a way to install metal bracing across the sections to strengthen the door or would I have to buy a completely new garage door?

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09-13-2011, 07:26 AM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,233	Strengthening Garage Doors What is the door made of? That will determine if you can stiffen it up or not. __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

09-13-2011, 07:42 AM	#3
Windows on Wash Exterior Construction     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: VA, MD, DC Posts: 3,493	Strengthening Garage Doors If it is a builder's grade door (single panel aluminum) you could ad bracing or foam to it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-13-2011, 07:56 AM	#4
Just Bill Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 3,097	Strengthening Garage Doors You could add those "U" braces like the one at the top for the opener, at each section. You will have to readjust the springs to compensate for the weight. Might seem a bit clunky, but way cheaper than a new reinforced wind rated door.

09-13-2011, 08:54 AM	#5
rossfingal "Nail-Bender"   Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Western suburbs, Chicago, Il. Posts: 2,099	Strengthening Garage Doors Yes - what "Just Bill" says. Remember - playing with the springs on a garage door can be very, dangerous! roossfingal

09-13-2011, 09:50 AM	#6
Windows on Wash Exterior Construction     Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: VA, MD, DC Posts: 3,493	Strengthening Garage Doors Quote: Originally Posted by Just Bill You could add those "U" braces like the one at the top for the opener, at each section. You will have to readjust the springs to compensate for the weight. Might seem a bit clunky, but way cheaper than a new reinforced wind rated door. +1 Be very careful with the springs. I nearly got one right across the face. That would have left a mark. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.