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Hurricane Window Protection Is Essential, Here's Why
Sun 10 Dec 2006 - 20:00
Hurricane Window Protection Is Essential, Here's Why
By Jack T. Blacksmith
The most vulnerable part of your home during a hurricane are your windows for very obvious reasons. The high winds from these storms project all sorts of debris into the air, which very often can lead to a broken window in your home. When this happens, the next likely thing to happen is a window being blown out on the other side of the house, or worse yet, the entire roof blowing right off your home.
The best way to prevent this from happening is to be sure that you have hurricane window protection. And, fortunately there is a window created just for that, called fittingly a Hurricane Window.
At first it may be a bit daunting and confusing trying to figure out what the best window protection for you is when it comes to hurricane protection, so were going to give it a quick run down for you.
These are some of the things to consider when choosing protection for your home's windows.
First, you'll want to look at how easy it is to install the product. You'll want to ask yourself, can I do it myself or am I going to have to hire someone to do it?
Next is always the cost factor. One thing to remember is that doing it yourself will bring the cost down substantially since you won't be paying for labor.
Now, something to consider is how hard or easy it will be to get your home prepared for the storm. For instance when dealing with shutters, will they be a fixed item to your home, or will you have to hang them when news of a storm hits.
And last, which areas are you going to have to protect? Usually windows, doors, and garage doors are the essential items.
If you're choosing shutters for Hurricane Window Protection here are some of the different types.
Accordion Shutters
This type of shutter comes in one or two pieces depending on the type. These are permanently attached so no off and on business necessary. They unfold, much like an accordion, to cover your window, and lock with a key. This is a low fuss choice for sure.
Bahama Shutters
These will attach above your window and will be propped open when you're not using them. This adds the nice side benefit of giving your home shade from the suns rays. Just lower these shades, and lock them down to the wall when needed. Easy as well.
Roll Down Shutters
These are attached above the windows being fastened to the wall. When not in use, they're stored in a closed box. When you need them, you'll simply push a button and they will lower, and then lock in place. Though a bit more expensive these will provide you with great protection. You'll want to be sure to find a system with a battery pack, so that in case of a power failure they can still be opened.
Storm Panels
These shutters run on tracks that attach to the window. They're made of either steel or aluminum. These will have to be installed when news of the storm hits, and will probably need help sliding them in the tracks and bolting them down.
Nowadays there is special glass made for hurricane protection, which is now super popular for new homes being constructed in hurricane zones. This is nice because no extra work is needed, being that the windows are always there. This type of glass can also be used for sliding glass doors.
The glass on these windows is double paned and contains between the panes a protection slip that will hold up to high winds and debris in the event that the glass is shattered.
This is a job for professional if these windows aren't already installed on your home, since if they aren't put in correctly, your home will still be vulnerable.
Jack Blacksmith's news are published on different web sites with reference to storm windows. You might come across his comments on storm windows and hurricane window protection at http://www.replacement-windows-tips.com
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