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What kind of fasteners are these for the garage doors?

12 years ago
Tsunami House, Resilient Design, Camano Island WA · More Info

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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    could you please tell me the manufacturer for the garage door fasteners?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Martha,

    Are you asking about how the doors are latched shut or fastened to the building ?

    Thanks for your question.

    Dan
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I am asking about the fasteners that allow the door to break away during a tsunami. We have similar concerns down here in Southern California in flood zones along the coast line.
    Thank you for your prompt response.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    By the way, Beautiful House
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Thank you for your comment about the house !

    There is a steel plate attached to the concrete walls and a steel plate that is attached to the door frame. The plates are fastened with plastic screws.

    I would recommend that you contact a good structural engineer to help you with the engineering requirements.

    Jason Lindquist of Equilibria Structural Engineers in Everett, Washington was the structural engineer for this project and did an amazing job helping us figure out the V Zone construction criteria.

    Take Care,
    Dan
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    sounds like a custom detail to be worked out with the structural engineer, correct?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Yes, The break away detail totally depends on the materials you are using and the location of the structure.
    bethgreen thanked Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    thanks
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    You are welcome.

    Enjoy your project !

    Dan
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    thanks
  • 12 years ago
    what is the wood cladding? who makes it?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Hi Tiger05050,

    The siding with the wood grain pattern is a phenolic composite panel manufactured by Formica
    Corporation. You can also take a look at Trespa panels, which is a similar product.

    Dan
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Thanks for the information.....Trespa panels look like an amazing product with endless opportunities.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    No Problem, hope this works for you !
    Dan
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Hello, who is the manufacturer of the garage doors? Beautiful!
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    Hi Jenna,

    Try going to "The Overhead Door Co." web site and look up aluminum commercial doors.

    Take Care,
    Dan
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Nice contemporary design for seaside living.

  • PRO
    11 years ago

    I cannot find a source for Formica Vivix wood cladding in the US. Can you help?



  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Hi Kim,

    Formica no longer makes that product.

    You should take a look at Trespa panels. They are a very similar product.

    Dan