Hurricane-proof windows, sometimes called impact windows, are an important upgrade for anyone who lives in an area that experiences regular hurricanes. These windows provide a great deal of protection against the forces of hurricanes. They also provide some financial benefits. This can include savings on the wind portion of your Florida homeowners insurance premium (wind…
Investing in impact windows may be a worthwhile investment for homeowners who live in a location prone to hurricanes, such as Florida’s Gulf Coast. Hurricane impact windows offer amazing hurricane protection against severe weather. They also increase your home’s security as well as its energy efficiency while reducing outside noise. But even with all these…
Do you have a second home in Southwest Florida that is vacant for parts of the year? Or maybe you are not able to install and uninstall your storm panels each storm. If so, you may be curious if you can leave your hurricane shutters up all year. And this is a question we get…
In order to determine the best impact-resistant sliding glass doors it is important to understand features of impact-resistant technology. These doors are designed to provide superior protection against extreme weather conditions. In order to accomplish that they are reinforced and engineered with a solid, strong frame, secure locking mechanisms, and glass stringently tested against debris…
Florida homes are known for having an abundance of windows. This may be to let as much natural sunlight in as possible or to frame our beautiful coastal views. Windows help to bring the outside in. However, with all that glass, your exposure to flying debris and storm damage is heightened during hurricane season. That…
We always enjoy installing hurricane shutters in Sanibel Florida! Sometimes we install our shutters on single family homes. Sometimes we install them on owner’s individual condos inside of a HOA. And then there are other times when we install hurricane protection for an entire complex. This time we are truly blessed and honored to have…
Investing in new windows for your Fort Myers / Southwest Florida home? Great choice! You know the color of your new windows can influence the look of your entire home. A big question we hear a lot is whether you should choose bronze or white frames. So in this article we provide some guidance to…
Home prices in Southwest Florida have increased over the last few years. That growth has slowed a bit lately, but properties are still more expensive then they used to be in our area. Also, interest rates are still much higher than in recent years. This all makes buying a new home in SWFL more difficult…
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially starts on June 1st. From early indications it is predicted to be an extra active and intense one. Ocean water temperatures in February and March are already at high levels typically expected during the summer months. And while it is not reason to panic, especially so early, it is reason…
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