Recent Hurricane Screens Installations in Southwest Florida

Hurricane screens have become increasingly popular here in Southwest Florida. This means we have been doing quite a few hurricane screen installations in the area lately. We thought it would be great to create a “highlight reel” post showcasing some of our favorite hurricane screen installs over the last year or so. Hopefully it serves…

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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Entering Peak Season

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…

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Guide on Hurricane Proofing Your House: 10 Ways

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…

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What is the best lubricant for accordion shutters?

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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6 Types of Impact Windows

More and more homes in Southwest Florida are being built and retrofit with impact resistant windows. Over the years impact windows have advanced. That advancement has included the types of impact windows and available options for those windows. Today you really can get any type of window as an impact window. So in this guide…

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The Impact Window Installation Process

Replacing your home’s old windows with impact windows has many benefits in the Cape Coral / Fort Myers area. Impact windows provide strong and convenient hurricane protection, and can help reduce insurance premiums. In addition, they can boost your home’s curb appeal, make it more comfortable and energy efficient, and even reduce outside noise. You…

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Has a Hurricane Ever Hit Cape Coral Florida?

Has a hurricane ever hit Cape Coral Florida? The city is no stranger to hurricanes. In this article we discuss some of the major hurricanes that have hit the city of Cape Coral over its history. Cape Coral Florida Cape Coral is a city of 221,997 people, making it the biggest city in Southwest Florida.…

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