If you live anywhere along Florida’s coast, you already know how unpredictable hurricane season in Florida can get. One day it’s calm, the next day everyone’s checking updates and wondering if this storm is the one that hits close to home. In places like Port Charlotte and Naples, this isn’t something people take lightly anymore.…
Did you know that one small decision made before hurricane season can save you years of stress afterwards? That decision is choosing to install a storm-ready hurricane shutter system. It shapes how safe, calm, and protected your home feels when the weather goes downhill fast. If you live anywhere where storms are a part of…
If you live in a hurricane prone area it is critical to understand how to properly prepare your home for a hurricane or tropical storm. Your home’s windows and doors are arguably its most vulnerable areas during these weather events. Intense winds and flying debris can break regular glass windows, exposing your home to the…
Sliding glass doors are probably the largest areas of exposed glass in your house. They are awesome for letting natural light into your home. They are also great for fresh air and views outside. But non-impact sliding glass doors are also a major vulnerability. Standard glass is vulnerable to hurricane force winds and flying debris…
Ranch homes are an extremely popular home style in the Southwest Florida. They are very popular in cities such as Cape Coral. This style of home is perfect for those wanting single-story living with a priority on comfort. While most ranch home in the area are built from concrete block, they still have components that…
Hurricane season happens from June 1st to November 30th every single year. Hurricanes have the potential to cause serious damage to your property via intense wind, storm surge, and flooding. Hurricanes are not going away any time soon. In fact, there are some who feel they have been and will continue to worsen and occur more…
Are you a homeowner in Fort Myers Florida? If so you know that the threat of a storm, whether it is a major hurricane or a tropical storm, is a very real thing. Whether climate change is or is not intensifying the number and severity of storms in our area is beyond us. But there…
Exterior shutters are a great way to add architectural style to your home. They have the ability to completely change the look of your home for the better. Some types of exterior shutters can also serve valuable, functional purposes, such as security and storm protection. But the number of options may make you feel a…
You can protect your family and home from hurricanes with hurricane rated shutters. Hurricane shutters are a popular choice for hurricane protection in areas affected by hurricanes, such as Southwest Florida (Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples). But not all shutters are created equal when it comes to hurricane protection. So if you want shutters to…
Using storm shutters in Southwest Florida to protect your house is important. However, in order for them to protect your home you need to close them securely before the storm hits. If you have a single story house then it is a fairly straight-forward process. But if you have a 2 story home deploying your…