HERE IN THE THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF INCLIMATE WEATHER. ENVIRONMENTS SUCH AS OURS EXPERIENCE HARSH AND WET WINTER AND SHOULDER SEASON WEATHER. THESE FACTORS MUST BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN DECIDING WHICH SYSTEM IS BEST, AND HOW IT WILL BE INSTALLED. TO ENJOY THE TRUE BENEFITS A BIG DOOR SYSTEM BRINGS TO THE HOME, THE UNIQUE QUALITIES OF THE LOCATION OF THE HOME, SUCH AS BEING NEAR A BODY OF WATER, OR THAT HAS DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE ELEMENTS, CAN GREATLY IMPACT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE DOOR. THESE FACTORS SHOULD BE ASSESSED PRIOR TO ANY LARGE DOOR INSTALLATION PROCESS.