could you please tell me the manufacturer for the garage door fasteners?

Hi Martha,

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

Thanks for your question.

Dan

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.

By the way, Beautiful House

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

sounds like a custom detail to be worked out with the structural engineer, correct?

Yes, The break away detail totally depends on the materials you are using and the location of the structure.

thanks

You are welcome.

Enjoy your project !

Dan

thanks

what is the wood cladding? who makes it?

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

Thanks for the information.....Trespa panels look like an amazing product with endless opportunities.

No Problem, hope this works for you !
Dan

Hello, who is the manufacturer of the garage doors? Beautiful!

Hi Jenna,

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

Take Care,
Dan

Nice contemporary design for seaside living.

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

Hi Kim,

Formica no longer makes that product.

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

Dan