What are hurricane shutters? If you live in Southwest Florida or any other area that is frequently affected by tropical storms and hurricanes then you have heard the words “hurricane shutters“. But if you are new to the area or don’t have any installed yet you may be unsure what they are exactly. So in…
We get so many questions about impact windows from our customers. And although we have dozens of articles on our blog discussing different topics about these windows, you may not know how to find answers to all of your questions. So we decided to created a single resource with all the impact windows FAQ we…
The beginning of September marked the half-way point of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. It also means we are heading into “peak hurricane season” here in Florida. As such, we thought it would be informative to do an update post detailing what has happened so far and what is to be expected. Recap of the…
Windows are one of the most vulnerable parts of your home during a hurricane, tropical storm, or other bad storm. Traditional glass surfaces are prone to being broken by wind-borne objects. And after the 2022 hurricane season protecting your home and family is more important than ever. So the question becomes, how do you protect…
Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th every year. Hurricanes have the potential to cause serious damage to your home. The damaging effects of recent storms show that this is true. AON’s Weather, Climate Change & Catastrophe Insight 2020 Report showed that “twelve named storms and six hurricanes made US landfall” during the…
Have some old hurricane shutters you aren’t using? Maybe you got new ones and your old ones are just sitting around. They are most likely an eye sore in your yard or taking up valuable space in your shed or garage. You probably have no use for them, but you don’t know what to do…
Are the accordion shutters on your Fort Myers FL home or business sticky? In other words are your hurricane shutters difficult to open? Accordion shutters may become difficult to move over time. Like most things that move on a track this is completely normal. Properly cleaning and lubricating your accordion shutters will help them move…
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If you are shopping for hurricane protection for your Florida home you are most likely asking yourself “Impact Resistant Windows vs. Hurricane Shutters?” This is a question we get a lot from Southwest Florida homeowners. We will discuss impact windows and hurricane shutters as well as the pros and cons of each. Want to see…
The benefits of impact windows are plentiful. From twenty-four seven hurricane protection to curb appeal and noise reduction impact windows can improve your South Florida home. But while we love all that these windows offer no product comes without considerations. So we created this guide to make sure you are aware of any negatives of…