Knowing your flood zone on a FEMA Flood Map is more straightforward than it might sound. And after recent hurricanes knowing your flood zone is crucial. This is especially true if you live in an area vulnerable to hurricanes, storm surge, and flooding. In this article we talk about flood maps. Specifically we cover what they…
DetailsIf you’ve ever wondered if the shutters gracing the windows in southern mansions are the same as those braving coastal hurricanes, we’ve got the answer. Plantation and hurricane shutter are as different as a beach day and a storm watch. While one is all about interior elegance and filtering sunshine, the other is built to…
DetailsThe Sunshine State is home to Disney World and beautiful beaches against the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters, but it’s also a prominent target of hurricanes. Tropical storms and hurricanes threaten Florida from June to November, making protection and preparedness an essential part of everyday life for residents. Due to the frequency and intensity…
DetailsFor Florida homeowners, hurricane preparation is a way of life. While hurricane season lasts six months, preparation lasts year-round in anticipation of upcoming seasons. Retractable hurricane shutters have become a popular choice in Southwest Florida, offering a sleek, modern solution to hurricane protection. These shutters are designed to blend seamlessly into a home’s existing exterior…
DetailsFlorida is home to beautiful beaches and almost year-round sunshine. Both add to the state’s allure. But the Sunshine State also has a lengthy hurricane history. Coastal communities are the most vulnerable to high winds, torrential rainfall, and storm surges, making it essential for residential and commercial buildings to shelter and shutter themselves from potential…
DetailsLouvered hurricane shutters are the perfect solution for preserving a coastal home’s exterior charm while protecting windows and doors from high-flying debris. Decorative Bahama hurricane shutters and Impact Colonial Shutters are both elegant and extremely strong. They have the capability to withstand up to a category 5 hurricane. At the same time they can improve your…
DetailsHouses in Florida have unique designs that range from tropical to modern to mediterranean. And while your home’s style is important, it is also important to protect it and your family from severe weather. Hurricane season in Florida happens from June to November. And depending on category and strength, they can cause significant, sometimes irreparable,…
DetailsThere’s no doubt about it—Florida has some of the wildest, most unpredictable weather in the United States. One minute, it can be a sunny, warm, tropical paradise. The next minute, the oceans are dark and broody, storm warnings are sounding, and a hurricane is headed in. Florida residents must be always prepared, especially from June…
DetailsProtecting your home from inevitable, severe storms is essential when living in coastal or even inland Florida. Removable storm shutters are affordable and effective, but they do require significant effort to both install and remove for a storm. Regardless, they are one option to safeguard your property from hurricane damage. Non-permanent shutters are installed over…
DetailsOn average, Florida is threatened by at least three hurricanes and several more tropical storms per year. And these storm could evolve into something more dangerous and devastating if they impact the area. As the climate changes, hurricanes and other severe storms become greater possibilities along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastlines. Preparing your Florida…
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