Picking between vinyl and aluminum impact sliding doors for your Southwest Florida home involves considering several factors. Determining factors include their durability, energy efficiency, maintenance requirements, costs, and how the doors will look on your house once installed. Both door frame materials have pros and cons. And both are suited to the specific needs of…
DetailsFlorida’s Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption was signed into law to help Florida homeowners and business owners protect their properties vs natural disasters like hurricanes. The tax exemption has been active since July 1, 2022, but it is ending soon on June 30th, 2024. Find out more about the home hardening tax exemption, what items…
DetailsDid you know that egress windows provide a safe exit and rescue entry option from a building in emergencies like house fires? The word egress means to exit, leave, or climb out of, so it is a great title for a window with the same purpose. These windows are required for basements, in bedrooms, and…
DetailsFlorida 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…
DetailsSelecting the correct hurricane impact doors for your Southwestern Florida home is essential. When it comes to severe weather, it’s vital that your home is protected from not only the wind and driving rain, but flying debris as well. Hurricane-proof doors are available for all aspects of your home from the front door to the…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsA hurricane can turn any object into a projectile. Tree limbs, roofing tiles, even garden gnomes have the potential to break your windows and doors. This can lead to broken glass, water damage, and even your home becoming pressurized, causing more severe damage. Worse yet, it can lead to injuries of your loved ones. If…
DetailsCan you use more than one type of hurricane shutter on a house? Is mixing and matching hurricane shutters okay? This is a question we get asked a lot by our customers looking to add storm shutters to their home. Some people say not to mix and match. But we say mixing and matching can…
DetailsLooking to create a statement with your Florida house? Not feeling the “same-old” options that are common in Southwest Florida? If you are looking to be different, be bold, and be unique then custom shutters are a must. In this case study we provide an example of how custom shutters can help you achieve your…
DetailsIn 2023, over 300,000 people moved to Florida. The Sunshine State is one of the most popular states to move to in the entire country, and it’s easy to understand why. Florida has 1,350 miles of coastline featuring stunning beaches and crystal waters. The state is also filled with national and state parks, lush tropical…
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