What Clearwater Homeowners Should Know About Door Hardware in Hurricane Zones

• Are the hinges, strike plate, and fasteners rated for coastal exposure?
• Will the installer use longer screws into solid framing where required?
• Does the hardware package match the door’s code requirements and design pressure needs?
• If the home is in a condo or HOA community, what approvals are needed before the work begins?
• Will the new hardware be easy to maintain in salt air and humidity?

Those questions are worth asking whether you are upgrading an entry door, replacing a patio door, or addressing damage after a storm.