Posted on January 12, 2022.
Florida weather is notorious for humidity and storms. Florida natives take preventative measures like trimming trees, stocking their pantry, fueling the generator and protecting their home to minimize the aftermath of a hurricane. Technology has allowed us to have a more stylish, effective and efficient approach to protecting our home during hurricane season. The entry points of your Florida home, i.e. windows and doors, are the most vulnerable points and can drastically alter the outcome in a hurricane. In addition to protecting your home, hurricane shutters protect your family and keep your belongings safe and dry.
Invest In Florida Hurricane Shutters
If a window or door breaks, the likelihood of your roof blowing off from the pressurized wind is very high. Hurricane shutters avoid the initial break by protecting those barriers from the wind and debris thus minimizing the hurricane damage.
Hurricane Shutter Options
If you have finally decided that your family and home are worth the added protection, you'll be happy to know there are lots of hurricane shutters in a variety of colors and styles including:
Some additional factors to consider include:
Evaluating cost and budget
How much protection you'll need - are there more vulnerable areas of your home that need more protection than others?
What your local building codes are
Which style suits your home best - if your keeping them up all year round
Added Protection to Your Impact Resistant Windows and Doors
Installing impact resistant windows and doors has many benefits, including lower homeowners insurance and potential energy savings. Supplementing your impact windows and doors with hurricane shutters gives you added value and security for your Florida home.
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