Palm Beach County code requires wind-rated panels. We install Clopay, DAB Hurricane Master, and Amarr hurricane-load product lines — all with Miami-Dade NOA approval and full impact glazing options.
When a garage door blows in, internal pressure spikes 50–80% — and that's what lifts roofs. The Florida Building Code treats all of Palm Beach County as a wind-borne debris region, so garage doors must be wind-load rated and impact-resistant or protected by approved shutters.
If your door was installed before 2002 — or your installer skipped the wind kit — you're not code-compliant. Insurance may deny claims and inspections will fail at resale.
See compliant products →Every garage door must carry a Florida Product Approval rated for the design wind pressure at your home, which depends on local wind speed, exposure, and door size. Doors must also pass large missile impact test (9 lb 2x4 at 50 ft/s) or be paired with approved shutters.
All three meet PBC code. Difference is panel construction, insulation, and finish. We carry stock of every model below.
| Spec | Clopay Coachman | Hurricane Master Most popular | Amarr Hurricane HD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wind pressure rating | +52 / -58 psf | +58 / -65 psf | +50 / -60 psf |
| Miami-Dade NOA | ✓ #19-1108.03 | ✓ #20-0212.04 | ✓ #18-0731.11 |
| Large-missile impact | ✓ Optional glazing | ✓ Standard panel | ✓ Optional glazing |
| Insulation (R-value) | R-9 to R-18.4 | R-12 to R-19 | R-13 to R-19 |
| Panel construction | 3-layer steel/poly | 3-layer steel/poly/steel (TruChoice) | 3-layer steel/poly |
| Color options | 14 factory finishes | 17 finishes + woodgrain | 10 finishes |
| Warranty (panel / hardware) | 1 year | 1 year | 20 yr / 3 yr |
| Lift Kings labor warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Lead time | 2–3 weeks | In stock (most sizes) | 3–4 weeks |
| Installed price (16×7, single) | $3,200 – $4,800 | $3,900 – $5,400 | $2,900 – $4,200 |
Prices include door, hardware, install, removal & haul-away, permitting, and inspection. Two-car doors (16×7) shown. 8×7 and 9×7 sizes available at lower price points.
We measure, photograph, and quote on-site.
We pull the PBC permit, file the NOA, and order the panels.
Single-day install, 6–8 hours. We haul away your old door.
PBC inspector confirms code compliance. You get the certificate.
Pre-FBC 1620 — no wind rating. Insurance may deny hurricane claims.
Structural integrity is compromised even if the door still operates.
If you can't find the Miami-Dade NOA label, the door isn't certified.
Wind-rated panels stay rigid up to spec. Flex = under-rated.
Salt-air corrosion on the panel substrate weakens wind resistance.
If a 4-point inspection flagged the door, replacement is usually required.
Yes. Palm Beach County requires a permit for any garage door replacement, with a final inspection to confirm code compliance. We pull the permit, file the NOA, and schedule the inspector — included in our installed price.
Usually yes — if your opener is under 10 years old and rated for the new door's weight. Wind-rated panels are heavier than non-rated, so we'll check spring tension and rail length on the estimate. If the opener can't handle it, we'll quote that separately.
A single 16×7 door is about 6–8 hours from arrival to test cycle. We haul away your old door same-day. The inspection happens 5–10 business days later.
Wind-rated means the door withstands the pressure of high winds without deforming. Impact-rated means it also passes the large-missile test (a 9 lb 2x4 at 50 ft/s). PBC code requires wind-rated; impact-rated lets you skip shutters. We default to impact-rated panels on every quote.
Most PBC carriers offer a wind mitigation credit of $300–$900/year for a certified hurricane-rated door. We provide the certificate; you submit it to your insurer. ROI is typically 4–6 years just from premium savings.
Book a free estimate. We'll measure, quote, and walk you through every spec before you decide.
