Storm Protection for Colonial Style Homes in South Florida

Characteristics and Types of Colonial Architecture in Florida When you think of traditional Florida-style architecture, the Colonial style may come to mind. Colonial architecture is inspired by homes throughout different parts of Europe, such as the Mediterranean. In turn, there are many different variations of the Colonial architectural style. In Southwest Florida there are two…

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How Roller Shutters Work: Parts and Operations

Our PTX™ Roller Shutters are a great option for hurricane and security protection. They are easy to operate, offering exceptional convenience to homeowners. And while they operate smoothly they also have more moving parts and components than any other shutter. So a lot of times folks want to better understand how roll-down hurricane shutters work…

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Compliment Your Home Design with Hurricane Protection

Florida experiences more hurricanes than any other state in the USA? This creates a clear need for homeowners to have storm protection. But many homeowners still hesitate to install hurricane shutters. This is due to a fear that hurricane protection will ruin their homes curb appeal. Well, we have good news. Hurricane shutters have come…

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Home Hurricane Protection Doesn’t Have to Be Ugly 

Did you know that Florida has experienced more billion-dollar hurricane disasters than any state in the United States? With prime coastal locations comes the price of preparing for nature’s fury. And while boarding up windows may do the trick in a pinch, plywood is flat out ugly. And attaching it to your home creates damage…

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Hurricane Mitigation Guide for Florida Homeowners

Hurricanes are just a part of life in Florida. The sunshine state experiences far more of these natural hazards than any other state in the U.S. While hurricanes are beyond our control, the extent of damage these storms cause is somewhat controllable. For homeowners and business owners in Florida, understanding and implementing effective hurricane mitigation…

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