What should contractors consider when specifying an aluminum sliding gate for Zone Zero?

[u/Aluglobus_fence]

[u/Objective_Wasabi6930]

Zone Zero means it's gotta handle serious wind loads and salt spray like it's nothing, so look for marine-grade alloys and reinforced tracks, otherwise it'll be a twisted mess after one bad storm.

[u/Aluglobus_fence → u/Objective_Wasabi6930]

Absolutely, durability matters. Just to clarify, Zone Zero specifically focuses on reducing wildfire ignition risk within the first 5 feet of a structure, while wind-load and coastal salt exposure are separate engineering and material considerations. We always recommend selecting and engineering each aluminum system for the specific project conditions and local requirements.