more... > Exterior Walls & Roof > Windows & Doors > Selecting-Installing-Maintaining Windows [Image: Windows Fact Sheet cover] Windows make a connection to the outside world, light and views. But, they also can be passages for heat, cold, wind and moisture. Correctly installed, they can bring years of pleasure and comfort to your home. Door Installation Doors, like windows, create structural openings in the frame of the house - and openings in the weather-resistive envelope. The proper installation of doors can affect the door's performance in a nubmer of areas: energy efficiency (air leakage), rot and other rain damage, and the ability of the house to withstand high winds. Installing Windows for Durability and Comfort Windows provide light and ventilation to our homes.They also play a significant role in meeting building and energy codes. In this segment you will learn the all-important installation details necessary to prevent water damage, meet energy requirements, and promote efficient window operation. Protecting and Securing Garage Doors [Image: Garage door pulled out by wind.] Because garage doors are so big, usually the single biggest opening of a house, and because most old doors are so weak, the survival of a house’s garage door is very important to the survival of the house. Failure of the garage door allows the full fury of the hurricane to act on interior walls, doors, ceiling or roof that form the barriers between the inside of the garage and the rest of the house.  more articles... Protecting and Securing Entry Doors Just as homeowners should take steps to protect windows on their dwellings, they also should take steps to protect the doors. Doors also can serve as an entry point for rain and other debris blown by winds. A blown-in entry door and/or garage door can create uplift forces strong enough to blow a roof off a house. Window Opening Protection Protecting the window openings of a house is probably one of the most important steps a person can take to protect their family and belongings. When a hurricane hits, high winds and pounding rains are the result. High winds can cause objects such as roof tiles, branches, garbage cans and so on to become projectiles. When this happens, the outer envelope – the separation between the interior and the exterior environments of a building is at risk. Fortifying Wall Openings According to recent wind technology research, it's important to strengthen the exterior of your house so wind and debris do not tear large openings in it. Bracing Your Garage Door Because of their width, double-wide garage doors are more susceptible to wind damage than single doors. Window and Patio Doors Ways to protect your windows and doors against damage during a hurricane. Home Entry Doors Your home has either double or single entry doors. If they are solid wood or hollow metal they probably can resist wind pressures and hurricane debris. However, if you are not sure whether they are strong enough, take these precautions.