When it comes to selecting your facility’s roll-up doors, accounting for wind pressure based on geographic location is important. How wind resistant your roll-up doors need to be will depend on your geographic location, as many locations have specific codes requiring their doors to withstand a minimum amount of pressure.
Coastal properties are far too familiar with preparing for hurricanes and tropical depressions. As a result, states in coastal regions tend to have more stringent requirements. When strong enough, storm winds can generate major uplift indicating a significant increase in roof pressure. If your shoreline facility has roll-up doors, you’ve likely experienced the positive and negative pressures they can encounter. Positive pressure is known for pushing doors inward while negative pressure is known for suctioning them outward. Depending on the wind area, both types of pressure interact with the door’s size, width and height, and construction.
Hurricane season is upon us and there’s a lingering threat of powerful winds and destructive storms. By taking proactive measures, you can reduce potential risks and help protect the structural integrity of your building. To find out what codes apply to your facility, contact your local building department and ask them about relevant codes for your project.
Owners can also consult with a reputable manufacturer who specializes in hurricane doors to ensure they’re investing in the right level of protection.
Need help determining wind load pressure requirements? Janus can help guide you in selecting the right doors for your facility based on its location, exposure, and specified requirements.
