Hurricane Ian left a permanent mark on the history of Southwest Florida. Devastating thousands of homes and businesses, Hurricane Ian caused $95 billion in economic loss, with an estimated $52.5 billion in insured loss.
Hurricane Ian left a permanent mark on the history of Southwest Florida. Devastating thousands of homes and businesses, Hurricane Ian caused $95 billion in economic loss, with an estimated $52.5 billion in insured loss.
Topics: Hurricane Preparedness, hurricane doors, hurricane windows, Hurricane, Hurricane Maria
Now that hurricane season is almost over, many Floridians are eager to forget about hurricanes and start looking ahead to better days.
Hurricane season is right around the corner in Southwest Florida, it's time to plan and prepare for hurricane season. June 1st is the official start of hurricane season, which extends through summer and early fall, ending November 30th.
Topics: Hurricane Protection, Hurricane Preparedness, hurricane doors, hurricane windows
In our great state of Florida, it’s important that your hurricane protection products are Miami-Dade compliant and able to withstand all hurricane categories. Fortunately, these are standards that most sellers and installers in the sunshine state abide by— but it doesn’t exactly help you narrow down your choice.
It’s easy to assume that all hurricane impact windows should be waterproof; afterall, they need to keep storms from shattering glass and rain and debris from entering your home.
Hurricane-safe windows are designed to withstand glass fractures as the result of turbulent winds, rain and debris. Not only can a crack mid-hurricane destroy your home or compromise your home’s structure, but it can threaten the safety of your family.
Topics: Impact Windows, Commercial Glass & Window Installation, hurricane windows
In Florida, hurricane season can be scary. Harsh winds hurl sharp and blunt debris everywhere, smashing windows and threatening your safety. Without the right protection, your home and family— or business and employees— could be at serious risk of injury, or even death. Let’s not forget the costly property damage too.
Topics: Impact Window Installation, Impact Windows, hurricane windows, PGT Windows
From late May to November, Southwest Florida residents must stay vigilant and prepared for hurricane season. There are many ways to be prepared for a hurricane, but one you might not have considered is educating yourself on the terminology that the media and weather authorities will use when speaking about a hurricane.
Hurricane season is officially over, so there’s no better time than the present to really regroup and take your time to think about where you might want to make improvements to your home for the future.
Here’s 7 ways you can prepare your home for the future.
Topics: Hurricane Shutters, Hurricane Preparedness, hurricane doors, hurricane windows
As a resident of Naples, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, or any of the surrounding Southwest Florida coastal communities, hurricanes are a reality for you and your home. We want to help you protect your loved ones, and your home investment come hurricane season, so we’ve done some research on your home protection options. Read on to learn about the five key differences between storm shutters and impact-resistant windows--and a few bonus features to help you make your decision!
