Garage Doors in South Carolina

South Carolina's building code treats a garage door as a structural weak point along the coast, not just an opening. In the state's wind-borne debris region — areas within a mile of the coast with design wind speeds of 130 mph or higher, or anywhere with speeds of 140 mph or higher — garage doors have to be tested to the ANSI/DASMA 108 standard and rated for the site's specific wind pressure, often with large-missile impact resistance built in. That requirement exists because once wind pressure breaches a garage door, internal pressure inside the house can build fast enough to blow out windows, walls, and even the roof above the garage; research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has found that reinforced, wind-rated garage doors can cut that kind of wind-related structural damage by as much as 65%. Call +1 (844) 528-1651 to describe what you're dealing with in South Carolina, and we'll help connect you with an independent local provider who covers your area, when service is available.