this post was submitted on 12 Feb 2024
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For reference, the number following "DP" is the pounds per square foot of pressure applied to the window/door. This looks to be a 6'x6'8" door, which would correspond to nearly 2000lbs of load.
However, the load applied in structural testing is greater than the overall performance grade rating. Generally, a DP50 rated product would pass 75lb/sqft of structural pressure. Which would have a total load of nearly 3000lbs applied to the door.