GILBERT, AZ, September 24, 2026 – Mastercraft Garage Door Service LLC, a garage door installer serving Gilbert, AZ, and the surrounding East Valley, is drawing attention to a gap many homeowners are unaware of: most garage doors installed away from coastal states, including a large share of doors in Arizona, are not built to a specific wind-resistance rating.

A Gap Most Homeowners Do Not Know About

According to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, 80 to 90 percent of garage doors installed away from the coast lack proper wind-rating labels. Since Arizona does not fall under the hurricane-driven codes that apply in coastal regions, many homes here were built or renovated with standard doors that were never engineered for high-wind pressure, even as monsoon storms have produced repeated gusts well above 60 mph across the Phoenix area this season.

"Most homeowners never think about their garage door's wind resistance until a storm has already tested it," said Stuart Eisler Jr., owner of Mastercraft Garage Door Service LLC. "It is one of the largest openings on the house, and it is not always built to handle what monsoon season brings."

Why a Garage Door's Construction Matters During High Wind

A garage door that buckles under wind pressure does not just damage itself. Once a door fails, wind can push directly against the garage ceiling and walls from the inside, which raises the risk of damage extending to the roof or supporting structure. A wind-rated door uses reinforced panels, stronger track brackets, and heavier hardware specifically engineered to resist that pressure from both directions, pushing in and pulling out.

"We are not telling every homeowner they need a brand-new door tomorrow," Eisler said. "We are saying it is worth knowing what you currently have, especially if your door was installed before local wind patterns became this active."

What Homeowners Can Do Now

Mastercraft recommends that Gilbert homeowners ask a garage door installer whether their current door carries any wind rating, and if not, what reinforcement or replacement options exist for their specific home and exposure. This is particularly relevant for homes with older doors, larger door openings, or locations with limited windbreaks such as trees, fences, or neighboring structures.

When Storm Damage Raises a Bigger Question

A wind-related issue does not always end with a repair. Mastercraft technicians note that when storm damage affects a panel, track, and hardware at the same time, the combined repair cost can approach what a new door installed would cost. A common industry guideline holds that once a repair estimate nears half the price of replacement, most homeowners come out ahead choosing a new installation instead. Garage door replacement also consistently ranks among the highest-return home improvement projects at resale, according to the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, which is a factor worth weighing alongside any storm-related repair decision.

A Seasonal Reminder, Not a Garage Door Sales Push

This advisory is intended to inform, not to pressure homeowners into a purchase. Mastercraft Garage Door Service LLC, a garage door company in Gilbert, encourages residents to gather information first and make an informed decision about their current door's wind resistance before moving forward with any changes.

About Mastercraft Garage Door Service LLC

Mastercraft Garage Door Service LLC is a locally owned and operated company providing garage door installation in Gilbert, AZ, and the surrounding East Valley, along with repair, opener service, and maintenance. Founded in 2008 by Air Force veteran Stuart Eisler Jr. and his father, Stuart Eisler Sr., the company focuses on matching each home's door to its actual wind and storm exposure rather than a one-size-fits-all recommendation.

Media Contact

Stuart Eisler Jr., Owner, Mastercraft Garage Door Service LLC

Phone: (480) 939-3168

Email: stuartjr@mc-doors.com

Website: https://mastercraftgaragedoorservice.com/

Contact Information:

Mastercraft Garage Door Service LLC

1440 W Houston Ave #6
Gilbert, AZ
United States

Stuart Esier
https://mastercraftgaragedoorservice.com/