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Below is an average of how long it will take for us to have your shutters installed after you have told us to move ahead with the installation: |
| Lexan and aluminum panels ..... 10-14 days |
Accordion Shutters, Roll Down Shutters, Bahama Shutters, Colonial Shutters .... 2-3 weeks |
| Fabric Storm Screen .... 5-6 weeks |
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| Should I tape my windows when a hurricane threatens? |
No, it is a waste of effort, time, and tape. It offers little strength to the glass and NO protection against flying debris. After the storm passes you will spend many a hot summer afternoon trying to scrape the old, baked-on tape off your windows (assuming they weren't shattered). Once a Hurricane Warning has been issued you would be better off spending your time putting up shutters over doors and windows. |
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| Should I put shutters over my doors? |
Obviously sliding glass doors, French doors or any door with considerable glass in it should be protected. Some double doors or garage doors should either be shuttered or reinforced. In Hurricane Ivan many of these type doors gave way. |
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| Why should I get hurricane shutters? |
People who live in Coastal Florida will find shutters an excellent investment for protecting their lives and property. They protect against wind and wind-borne debris. These shutters protect not only the windows or doors they cover, but also possessions and people inside the building. Once a window or door has been breeched by hurricane winds tremendous pressure is brought to bear on interior walls and upward pressure on the building's roof. This can lead to roof failure which exposes the entire contents of the building to the storm. Shutters are a first line of defense against the hurricane. Much of the damage and building failure in Hurricane Andrew could have been prevented by well installed hurricane shutters over windows and doors. |
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| Why should I bother with shutters if I live in an evacuation zone? |
Shutters will protect your house and possessions from wind damage whether you are there or not. If the storm surge should reach your home then the shutters won't protect against the flood of water. But not every place in the evacuation zone will flood. You should take every reasonable precaution to protect your property. |
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| What are the best kind of shutters? |
The best kind are those that fit your budget and lifestyle. All the shutters we install are Florida Building Code approved, so the only decisions to make is how much do I want to spend and how much effort am I willing to expend to install them. Which of these properties is most important to you depends on individual circumstances. Which ever type you decide on it is important to remember that shutters are only as good as the quality of their installation, rest assured we will install per the code for your area. |
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| What about the plastic film and shatter resistant windows I've heard about? |
Although these are products that are being improved every year, they are no substitute for shutters. If you have windows that for some reason, such as access, can't be shuttered then you may wish to consider using the film or installing the shatter resistant glass. Remember that the film only protects the glass, and the frame is still under pressure and the whole window could fail. Windows with these treatments will still suffer damage from the impact of debris and may have to be replaced after a storm, whereas a shutter would take most or all of the energy of such an impact. Films and special glasses also might not meet the building code for your area. For a report on the effectiveness of window film, click here. |
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