How Impact Garage Doors Enhance Your Home’s Security
Impact-resistant products have become popular among South Florida home and business owners over the past 20 years . At STS Impact Windows, Doors & Roofing, we offer a variety of impact-resistant products that help protect your property from extreme weather conditions such as:
No matter where you live, whether on the coast or inland, protecting your home from a hurricane or extreme weather is important. While no door can be truly 100% hurricane-proof, impact-resistant products offer added security.
What is an Impact Garage Door?
Impact garage doors have these special features:
- Reinforced End Stiles. These help keep the door in place during extreme weather.
- Steel Skin. The door’s exterior is made of durable steel to help withstand debris. The thickness and number of these steel layers in your door will affect the maximum wind speed that it can handle.
- Heavy-Duty Hardware. Impact garage doors feature tracks, rollers, hinges, and springs that add to the maximum strength qualities of this type of impact door.
How Impact Garage Doors Enhance Your Home’s Security
Impact garage doors offer an effective solution to enhancing your home’s security by providing a barrier to help resist natural disasters, deter potential intruders, offer fire resistance, and help improve your home’s insulation. By choosing an impact garage door, you are not only protecting your belongings but also ensuring the safety and security of your family.
1) Strength & Durability
Impact garage doors are designed to withstand extreme force. Constructed from high-quality materials like reinforced steel and heavy-duty aluminum they provide a barrier against potential intruders. Additionally, the added strength makes it harder for anyone to force their way in through the garage which is often considered a vulnerable entry point.
2) Protection From Tropical Storms & Hurricanes
Living in South Florida we are prone to tropical storms and hurricanes, impact garage doors are designed to withstand high winds and flying debris. This not only protects your vehicle and belongings but also fortifies the overall structural integrity of your home, preventing wind and water from causing further damage.
3) Deter Potential Intruders
A high-quality impact garage door serves as a deterrent to potential intruders as it signals that the homeowner has invested in security and can often deter an intruder from attempting to break in.
4) Fire Resistance
Many impact garage doors are also fire-resistant and can help contain a fire, preventing it from spreading to other parts of your home and providing valuable time for family members to escape and emergency services to arrive.
5) Improved Insulation
While not related to security, the improved insulation provided by impact garage doors is a benefit in South Florida. Better insulation helps maintain a stable internal temperature, which can prevent high energy costs.
6) Noise Reduction
Impact garage doors also offer the benefit of noise reduction.
7) Adds Value To Your Property
Not only do impact garage doors add strength to your home with style, but they also help add value to your home when you are reselling your property. Additionally, you may be able to get a reduction in your homeowner’s insurance costs.
8) Integrates with Smart Home Security
Impact garage doors can integrate with your smart home security system so they can be controlled and monitored on a computer or a smartphone app. These systems send alerts in real-time when the door opens or closes, which gives you peace of mind that your home is protected.
Choosing An Impact Garage Door
Impact garage doors can instantly improve a home’s curb appeal however, when choosing which door is right for your home or commercial property, there is more to consider than just how they look.
Types
There are different types of impact garage doors including:
- Hurricane garage door: This is impact-resistant and is constructed with fasteners, vertical reinforcements, and wind lock guides to withstand high winds for minimal or no damage to your home.
- Reinforced garage door: These offer the ability to protect your home and its contents from heavy winds and pressure from tropical storms and hurricanes.
- Wind-Load garage door: This uses reinforced hardware for strength.
Special Features
- Bracing. Extra bracing with your impact garage doors prevents collapsing or buckling.
- Impact Resistance. Some doors are tested and rated for their ability to deflect flying debris well.
- Wind Load Rating. This will give you valuable information if this door meets or exceeds local building codes to withstand high wind.
Impact Garage Door Installation Process
Traditional garage doors cannot withstand hurricane winds and leave one of the largest entryways into your home unprotected. Investing in an impact garage door is a smart move for any homeowner looking to enhance their home’s security.
To begin the impact garage door installation process, follow these steps:
- Request a free consultation and quote.
- Discuss your options with our impact garage door specialist.
- Measurements are taken to ensure successful installation.
- Permits are obtained from the city.
- Everything inside the garage is protected before installation starts.
- Inspection completed by building inspector.
- Final walk-through ensures 100% satisfaction.
Selecting a reliable company to install your impact garage door is as important as choosing a quality door.
Contact STS Impact Windows, Doors & Roofing For Your Impact Garage Door Installation
When it comes to securing your home, don’t overlook the importance of a strong, durable, and reliable garage door. At STS Impact Windows, Doors & Roofing, our veteran-owned and operated business is committed to excellence, efficiency, and transparency to our customers. We have provided superior service for 25 years to customers throughout Broward, Martin, & Palm Beach counties.
To learn more about our impact garage doors and begin the installation process, call to schedule a free consultation and free quote at 561-600-1018 today.
