Wayne-Dalton offers several ways to provide storm protection for your home. Many of our popular garage doors are windload-rated and impact resistant.
- Learn more about Wayne-Dalton's Hurricane Defense Garage Doors.

Wayne-Dalton Fabric-Shield™ Storm Panels are a highly-effective alternative to steel or aluminum hurricane panels. These PVC coated woven fabric panels are tested to block wind, rain and storm-driven projectiles. Yet Fabric-Shield panels are easy to handle and allow light to enter.
These online and video demonstrations present the features of the Fabric-Shield storm panel.
Fabric-Shield™ Features
Wayne-Dalton Fabric-Shield™ Storm Products have been evaluated for windload, impact and cyclic testing and meet the following test standards(results available):
- Custom Storm Panel
- Florida Building Code, International Building Code compliant, TDI approval
- ASTM - E-1886, E-1996
- Design Pressure +62 / -66 PSF (Size Dependant)
- DIY Storm Panel
- Florida Building Code, International Building Code compliant, TDI approval
- ASTM - E-1886, E-1996
- Design Pressure up to +/- 128 PSF (Size Dependant)
- Pull-Down Shutter
- Florida Building Code, International Building Code compliant, TDI approval
- ASTM - E-1886, E-1996
- Design Pressure +/- 66 PSF (Size Dependant)
- Compliant with:
- Florida Building Code product approval (www.floridabuilding.org)
- Texas Department of Insurance Evaluation Services (www.tdi.state.tx.us)
- International Building Code compliant
Other Fabric-Shield™ features:
- Fabric-Shield panels are available in custom sizes to fit the window and door openings in your home.
- Panels are lightweight PVC coated with PVC vinyl weave. They can be stored rolled up, laid flat, or hung vertically.
- Panels are translucent, allowing diffused natural light to enter the home.
Fabric-Shield™ Manuals and Specifications
Manuals:
- Custom Storm Panel
Installation Manual / Warranty Supplement Notice - DIY Storm Panel
DIY Installation Manual Eng/Spa / Warranty Supplement Notice
DIY Installation Worksheet
Online DIY demonstration - Edge Reinforcement
Installation Manual / Warranty Supplement Notice - SPDS
Installation Manual / Warranty Supplement Notice - Pull Down Shutter
Installation Manual / Warranty Supplement Notice
Specifications & Technical Documents
- DIY & Custom Storm Panel
Engineering Document
Fastener Selection Guide (DIY Only) - Pull Down Shutter
Engineering Document





