In Southwest Florida, the risk of hurricanes and extreme weather conditions is very real and can cause devastating damage. From Port Charlotte to Naples, Hurricane Ian turned this risk into a reality and many homes suffered catastrophic damage as a result.
If you want peace of mind during hurricane season, installing hurricane protection is a good investment. Luckily, protecting your Southwest Florida home from damaging winds, driving rain, and flying debris that often accompanies a tropical storm or hurricane, doesn’t have to break the bank. If you’re looking for low-cost hurricane protection for your house or condo, continue reading to learn more about your best options.
Hurricane storm panels are removable coverings for your open spaces that are cost-effective and still offer great storm protection.
Hurricane panels are:
When installed properly, the panels can withstand wind speeds of around 170 mph, making them a match for all categories of hurricanes.
Hurricane screens are one of the most cost effective hurricane protection options available. If you want a budget-friendly and easy to store option, hurricane screens may be the best choice for you.
Hurricane screens are:
Hurricane screens offer great protection. Screens installed and sold by Storm Solutions have been tested to withstand the strongest storms. They’ve been tested at up to 276 MPH winds and can survive multiple large missile impacts without failure.
This strength has earned our screens approval from the Miami-Dade County and Florida Building Codes, some of the toughest approvals to achieve. Plus, you can see out of them so you won’t feel closed off during a storm.
While hurricane screens and panels work well when looking for low cost ways to hurricane proof your home, some styles of hurricane shutters also offer affordable protection.
If you’re looking for budget-friendly products, you’ll want to look at accordion shutters. Roll-down and Bahama shutters are more expensive, but they can be a nice upgrade to your hurricane protection strategy.
Hurricane shutters are:
These can be tricky to install, but most can withstand 170 MPH wind speeds. While these are not usually transparent, they do come in different colors and you can paint the attached storage box to match the look of your home.
While plywood might be cheap, it’s not good hurricane preparation. In fact, plywood can pull away from any nails used to attach it to your windows and become flying debris, even in a small storm. This debris can potentially damage your home or your neighbors’ homes.
Properly installed hurricane panels, hurricane screens, and hurricane shutters are your best route to effective hurricane protection. However, installing these yourself may not be the best solution, as improper installation can damage the product and leave openings for storm damage.
Having professional installation for your chosen low-cost hurricane protection can provide peace of mind and help you avoid costly mistakes. At Storm Solutions, we take storm protection seriously so you and your family can have peace of mind. Contact us for more information today.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Screens, Screen Enclosures, Hurricane Pannels, Hurricane Shutter Cost
Could this year be the year another major storm hits Southwest Florida? We certainly hope not, but we know it is always a possibility. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October.
If you've lived in Southwest Florida during hurricane season, you know how important it is to protect your home during a storm.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, Hurricane
From Port Charlotte to Naples, hurricane shutters are your home's first line of defense against wind and rains that can damage your house during a major Southwest Florida storm. But they can't work properly if they're not maintained on a regular basis.
Hurricane shutters are designed to block your home from flying debris carried by gale-force winds and your family from injury. Due to the risk of hurricanes in Southwest Florida, many new homes are built with hurricane shutters and impact windows and doors. Older homes can also be retrofitted for optimal storm protection.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Preparedness, Accordian Shutters, Roll Downs
