Preparing Your Garage for Hurricane Season
As Florida residents, we’re all aware of the beating our garage door can take during hurricanes, and we tend to spend lots of time reinforcing it before these storms hit — so much that we often forget to prepare the garage itself. In this article, we’re going to share some tips on garage hurricane preparation […]
5 Questions You Should Ask When Buying A Hurricane-Proof Garage Door
A garage door is an essential feature that enhances your home’s design and security. In the South Florida area, a hurricane-proof door is a fantastic addition to your home, whether you live on the coast or own a non-coastal home. These high-quality items bring your family safety, and you can count on them for years. […]
5 Tips to Hurricane-Proof Your Garage and Keep Your Garage Dry
Your garage may hold various essential or expensive items, such as your car, lawn equipment, a refrigerator, or a deep freezer. Do you know how to protect your belongings against wind and rain? If you’re expecting a big storm, you must storm-proof the garage door to help your family prepare for inclement weather. Fortunately, Broten […]
Curb Appeal Updates to Improve Your Home’s Value
Could your home use an improvement to add a bit of curb appeal? Even those of you that love your house and the overall style might feel it’s time to give it a fresh look and make it stand out a bit from the other houses on your street. One of the easiest and most […]
Is Your Garage Door Ready for the Next Hurricane?
South Florida residents are no strangers to frequent hurricanes. During a hurricane, garage doors serve a critical role in protecting your home against high winds. The loss of a garage door during a storm can lead to an uncontrolled buildup of internal pressure in your home, leading to roof and supporting wall blowouts. In 1992, one […]
How to Prepare a Family Hurricane Plan
We’re no strangers to hurricanes here in South Florida. Just this past hurricane season, Irma swung through the Caribbean and caused a substantial amount of damage in Florida and throughout the Southeast United States. Are you wondering how to prepare for a hurricane? Hurricane preparation is incredibly important to the safety of your home and […]
Advantages of a Hurricane-Rated Garage Door
You’re probably thinking that the advantage of a hurricane-rated garage door is obvious: It can withstand a hurricane! While that is true, you’ll be pleased to learn there are several other advantages as well. Here at Broten Garage Door Sales, we’ve been serving customers in South Florida for more than 60 years and are the […]
How Reinforced Garage Doors Help Protect Your Home in High Winds
Importance of Reinforced Garage Doors It is still extremely important to make sure your home is properly protected in the event of a storm. Garage doors play a critical role in protecting your home, especially if you live in a hurricane-prone region. If you do not have a tested, wind-rated door, high winds can force […]