Cyclone Garage Doors are Australia’s Wild Weather Solution

Australia is one of the greatest places on earth to live, but any local will tell you it’s notorious for its wild weather conditions, especially up north and on the Eastern Coast.

The best way to prevent damage and protect your loved ones is preparation; understanding the potential risks and taking steps to avoid common safety hazards. Your garage is the largest entry point of your home, so it’s vital to ensure it can handle the weather conditions. You’ll want a garage door engineered to stand up to whatever the elements throw at it.

In this article, we’ll run through the steps and products that you can use to strengthen your home’s garage door.

Make Your Garage Door Wind Resistant

Is the Location of Your Home at Risk for Severe Weather?

Weather can be unpredictable; however, certain areas are more prone to cyclones than others. Anywhere along the Northern Coastline of Australia is at risk of tropical storms and cyclones.

Australia has been divided into 4 classifications:

Cyclonic Classification (Higher risk areas):

Region C

Region D

Non-Cyclonic Classification (Low-risk areas)

Region A

Region B

Cyclone season tends to be between November and April, and the off-season is a perfect time to install your wind-rated garage door. The last thing you want to do is wait until there are severe weather warnings before knowing if your garage door is ready.

What risks are there?

When heavy winds hit a garage door, they can loosen and remove panels, twist, and disfigure the door and force the door to come off its tracks. Not only is this going to cost money to fix, but it can be dangerous, especially if parts of the door come off entirely.

Weather-proof your home with the following 3 garage doors:

Garage Door Accessories

Your new wind-rated door can come with a wide range of accessories.

Door Openers – No need to get out of the car to open your door.

Powermesh – Take your garage to the next level with Powermesh, allowing your garage door to connect to smart devices.

Safety – Be prepared for emergencies outside of the weather with these safety features.

Want to protect your home against heavy winds but aren’t sure about installing a new garage door yourself?

If you are curious about any of the above products, Steel-Line has a wide range of wind-rated garage doors for homes, warehouses, businesses, and sheds.

Steel-Line has branches across Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and many other locations.

If you are looking to buy a new garage door opener or are looking for more information about preparing your door for severe weather, please call us today on 1300 767 900 or contact us here.

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