For instance codes in hurricane prone areas may require exterior doors to swing in rather than out.
Hurricane doors open in or out.
Not what most people are.
Don t open a window during a hurricane despite persistent myths.
This code outlines door construction requirements the different types of hardware that should.
Garage doors can be easily damaged by high winds during a hurricane or severe storm.
Many of these doors have a design pressures to go 30 stories or higher depending on their location in the building.
Not practical in cold regions where a heavy snowfall could prevent opening the door.
If they open outward you would knock visitors off the steps opening the door.
Your strongest doors for this region or any coastal hurricane region are going to be an aluminum door with full laminated glass with this glass being anywhere from 3 8 to 9 16 thick.
The doors can also prevent rain and snow from easily entering.
Most exterior doors installed in south florida s high velocity hurricane wind zone are outswing for this reason.
Buildup because air is still flowing in and out from.
You might make it easier for the hurricane to destroy your home.
Hurricane andrew a category five hurricane ripped through the state in in that year causing massive destruction.
In areas that are prone to harsh natural disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes the doors cannot be pushed open by gale force winds.
A large majority of homes in florida in america have outward opening doors especially those built after 1992.
Doors which open outwards help to reduce the amount of water and snow entering the property minimising any damage.
Each type of patio door gives unique benefits to the homeowner.
Not easily forced open from the exterior.
Metal reinforcement kits are available that attach to the concrete slab and framing above the door to provide two additional points of support or you can make your own garage door reinforcement from 2x4s.
There are a couple reasons i can think of.