What is a category 4 hurricane? What is the cat 4 wind speed? How bad is it? Is it the worst category hurricane? And what kind of damage can it cause? Hurricane season in Florida happens every year. And it presents a strong chance of severe weather, including major hurricanes. In order to properly prepare…
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…
Here’s a recent impact window installation in North Fort Myers Florida. The homeowner contacted us about replacing their old windows with new hurricane impact windows. They were looking for a contractor who could install custom shaped impact windows that protected and increased the curb appeal of their home. We were up for the challenge! This…
Using storm shutters in Southwest Florida to protect your house is important. However, in order for them to protect your home you need to close them securely before the storm hits. If you have a single story house then it is a fairly straight-forward process. But if you have a 2 story home deploying your…
Large sliding glass doors and French doors are a great way to capture natural light and open your Florida home up to nature. No wonder these doors are popular in beautiful, sunny Florida. While they do add to the enjoyment of your home sliding glass and French doors also create large areas of glass that…
Buying hurricane shutters in Fort Myers Florida or elsewhere is an investment. It may seem overwhelming trying to determine the type of shutter to pick and which company to use. In this article we provide some tips and guidance on what to look for when buying your shutters. You can also use this to compare…
Sliding glass doors are probably the largest areas of exposed glass in your house. They are awesome for letting natural light into your home. They are also great for fresh air and views outside. But non-impact sliding glass doors are also a major vulnerability. Standard glass is vulnerable to hurricane force winds and flying debris…
Having hurricane shutters to protect your house in Florida or another hurricane prone area is a necessity. But where should you buy them? Can you purchase them online? How about buying storm shutters from a big box store? Or is it best to buy hurricane shutters through a local shutter company? If you have these…
Hurricane shutters are an important feature of your house, especially true if you live in Florida or any other coastal area affected by hurricanes. But in order for your storm shutters to protect your family and home they need to work properly. And an important part of annual hurricane shutter maintenance is cleaning them. A…
Welcome to our FAQ guide on hurricane shutters. We answer some basic, and some detailed frequently asked questions about hurricane shutters. The page has been organized into a question (Q) and answer (A) format. And we have grouped the FAQs into topics to make it easier to find the answer to your question. FAQs by…