Garage Doors

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Should I reinforce a garage door?

Garage Doors

Most garage doors buckle during an earthquake, unless they're reinforced. This can also lead to structure collapse when the garage is attached.
A simple steel frame or plywood panels can be added to both side of the garage door, which can sufficiently reinforce it.

   

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