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Minn. Experts: Garage Doors Can be Weak Point in Tornado Damage

Midwest News • July 8, 2008
When high winds from tornados and severe storms hit, a house's garage door can be a weak point. And sometimes if a garage door goes, it can be the first step in a disastrous chain reaction. ...

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Subject: Reality Check

Posted On: July 9, 2008, 7:23 am CDT
Posted By: Dread
Comment:
Since tornadoes strike and affect a comparatively small area, the public won't pay the additional money to buy a "super garage door" in the unlikely event they are hit with a tornado. Just like the public won't pay the minimal amount of "hurricane straps" to secure their roofs. It's a nice thought, but the risk isn't extensive or significant enough to promote the change. After all, that's why people buy insurance.......so they don't have to prevent damage.
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Reality Check Dread
Jul 9, 2008, 7:23 am
RE: Garage Doors Tom Wadsworth
Jul 8, 2008, 3:09 pm
RE: Garage Doors MN Agent
Jul 8, 2008, 2:34 pm
Garage Doors Curious
Jul 8, 2008, 1:46 pm
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