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How To Shop For Hurricane Protection, An Essential Form Of Home Improvement
Every spring, people who live in storm areas have to listen to prophecies that say they’ll probably be destroyed by hurricane wind gusts and rain. They’re often off-base — either for better or worse. It has always irritated me that the officials make those kind of unfounded predictions, but they continue anyway.
Storm unpredictability does provide a good reason to prepare though. Just ask any individual who has lived in the path of even one hurricane. They’ll tell you that prep can make all the difference when it comes to safeguarding your property and even your life. If you’re new to being in a hurricane zone, though, you probably need some help understanding what’s necessary to be safe.
Hurricane protection comes in many kinds, so you’ll want to get an idea of the various categories of protection before you shop. You may have heard of aluminum shutters, but there are subcategories among those, in addition to other categories. When looking for hurricane window protection, bear in mind that there are basically only two protective equipment types, year-round glass and doors, and protective equipment that is put in place when a storm is on its way. The following will give you an summary:
* Storm Shutters and Panels
Hurricane Panels
These come in aluminum or clear panels and are in most cases the least pricey type of storm protection.
Accordion Hurricane Shutters
Accordion hurricane shutters are the most used type of code-approved model because they’re strong, very affordable, and can be opened and closed easily.
Rolling Hurricane Shutters
These are generally labeled as roll-downs or roll-ups, and are also the most expensive variation of storm shutter. The extra cost is because they’re constructed of a solid double-walled curtain that moves along on tracks.
* Hurricane-Proof Windows and Doors
Impact-Resistant Entry Doorways
Single and double entry doors are are available in stainless steel or fiberglass construction with optional fiberglass casings and steel hinges for added corrosion prevention. They’re impact tested to resist hurricane winds and eliminate the need for hurricane shutters over entryways.
Wind-Resistant Hurricane-Rated Garage Doors
Storm-rated garage doors are intended to exceed exacting building codes in hurricane-prone locations.
Single-Hung Windows
Single-hung windows use a lower sash that slides to open top to bottom. Their straightforward design offers safety, ease of use, dependability and elegance.
Horizontal Roller Windows
Horizontal high-impact roller windows slide side-to-side, like sliding glass doors, and are often used over over kitchen counters and sinks. They’re well-liked because of their up to date look and convenience.
Casement Windows
Casement windows use high-tech engineering, and the variety of wide frames and rugged cranks, to make them well-accepted choices in modern day homes.
Fixed Picture Windows
Impact-resistant fixed picture windows don’t open and can range in form from arched or spherical to rectangular or trapezoid, subject to some length and width constraints to assure protection. These are frequently referred to as architectural windows.
Hurricane-Resistant Sliding Glass Doors
Hurricane-proof sliding glass doors have movable panels that slide from side to side and give you clear views. They’ve got heavy-duty frames that allow them to be closed and opened with no trouble and provide reliable storm protection.
Impact-Resistant French Doors
French doors are designed to be beautiful while providing effective impact resistance and energy efficiency. They’re obtainable in double and single door designs, and optional matching side windows are also available.
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