Many products on the market today are designed to help protect your home in the event of a hurricane. Any one or combination of these products can reinforce your home against extreme winds and flying debris. Here are some of the ways you can steel your home against the elements:
1. Roll-Down Shutters: This type of shutter is made with industrial-grade aluminum and is designed to be energy-efficient. It can be manually operated or motorized, making for easy raising and lowering.
2. Accordion Shutters: Made from interlocking blades, this type of hurricane shutter is designed to be permanently installed at your home or business. It slides closed quickly, making it the perfect protection for windows, doors, and patios.
3. Impact Windows and Doors: PGT Winguard Windows and Doors are triple glazed with an internal PVB laminated layer. Not only are the windows and doors tested and approved to stand up to hurricane force winds, they are also tested to withstand a nine pound 2 x 4 projectile hitting the glass. Even if the glass cracks, the laminated film keeps out wind, water, debris, and most importantly, pressure. Winguard Window and Doors by Sun Barrier Products offer constant protection against threats from storms and intruders.
4. Bahama Shutters: This type of hurricane shutter extends out from the top of your window and attaches with a hinge. It’s made with extruded aluminum components with baked on powder coat finish. Bahama shutters are easy to adjust to enhance privacy and climate control. When a storm threatens, Bahama Shutters can easily be locked down for hurricane protection.