How to Protect Your Garage During Hurricane Season

Elite Overhead Garage Doors – Rocky Mount, NC

Hurricane season in North Carolina can be unpredictable and destructive. While most homeowners focus on protecting windows and roofs, the garage door is often overlooked—yet it's one of the most vulnerable entry points in your home during a storm.

At Elite Overhead Garage Doors in Rocky Mount, we want to help you protect your home, your belongings, and your family. Here’s what you need to know to keep your garage—and your home—safe this hurricane season.

✅ 1. Upgrade to a Hurricane-Rated Garage Door

If your garage door was installed more than 10–15 years ago, it may not meet current wind load standards. Many older doors simply can’t handle the pressure of hurricane-force winds, which can lead to the door collapsing—and severe damage to the rest of your home.

We offer hurricane-rated garage doors built to withstand strong wind and flying debris. These doors are reinforced, impact-resistant, and designed for coastal and storm-prone areas like ours.

🔒 2. Install a Garage Door Reinforcement Kit

Not ready for a full door replacement? Reinforcement kits and braces can significantly strengthen your existing garage door. These systems help prevent buckling under wind pressure by securing the door to your home’s framing.

Our technicians can assess your current setup and professionally install a reinforcement system tailored to your door’s design.

🔍 3. Inspect and Maintain Your Garage Door System

A door is only as strong as its weakest part. Make sure all components are in top condition:

• Tighten loose hardware

• Lubricate rollers and hinges

• Replace worn weather seals

• Check track alignment

Preventative maintenance can make the difference between a secure home and major storm damage. Schedule a professional inspection before the storms roll in.

🌧 4. Weatherproof Your Garage Against Rain & Flooding

Water intrusion can cause major headaches—even if your door stays intact. To guard against flooding:

• Install or replace bottom seals

• Add side weatherstripping

• Consider a garage door threshold seal or trench drain

These small upgrades help block wind-driven rain and reduce the risk of water damage.

🛠 5. Get a Pre-Storm Garage Door Safety Inspection

The best time to prepare is before the storm hits. Let the local experts at Elite Overhead Garage Doors give your system a thorough checkup. We’ll make sure your door, opener, tracks, and seals are all storm-ready.

💪 We’re Local. We’re Reliable. We’re Ready to Help.

Based in Rocky Mount, NC, we proudly serve homeowners across Nash, Edgecombe, and surrounding counties. Whether you need a simple tune-up or a heavy-duty hurricane-rated upgrade, we’ve got you covered.

📞 Call us today at [252] 955 7662

📧 Or request an appointment online at [eogdinc.com]

Protect what matters. Prepare your garage with Elite Overhead Garage Doors.