The Basics of Hurricane Protection, How Shutters Protect

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The Basics of Hurricane Protection, How Shutters
Protect
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Protecting windows and doors during hurricanes is
important as there is the maximum possibility of
winds to gush through these opening inside the
house. This can cause great damage to the entire
property as it can increase the pressure inside
the house and may even lift the rooftop out of
its place. This can also cause heavy damage to
the furniture and other valuable possessions
inside the house.
It is therefore necessary to block this wind from
entering the house by closing the windows tightly
using specially designed shutters. This is an
unavoidable aspect of overall Hurricane
Protection.
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Protection during hurricanes

• When a hurricane threatens to arrive, it is a not
  a time to think about putting protective covers
  over the windows. This is something that needs to
  be done well before the hurricane season.
• Before a hurricane your main priority will be to
  make sure that your family and other possessions
  are kept as protected from the wind and water as
  possible.
• You can move to a safer place such as a
  relatives or a friends house or even a hotel
  that is far from the affected area. However, you
  cannot take your house and other belongings along
  with you.
• It is therefore necessary to ensure its safety by
  fitting the windows with shutters.

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Hurricane Shutters A reliable option

• Normally windows can be adequately protected
  against adverse climatic conditions with
  weatherproof glasses, plywood applications,
  protective films, etc.
• However, hurricane protection is a special case.
  The force and devastating power of a hurricane is
  so great that these basic protective measures
  cannot stand against it.
• It is therefore necessary to find stronger and
  durable protection against such conditions.
• Installing specialized shutters is one of the
  most important safety measures.
• These shutters are sturdily built and are
  convenient to install and use under adverse
  conditions.
• They can be mounted on the windows when needed
  and removed or rolled-up when not in use.

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Various types of shutters

• Many types of shutters are available in the
  market that provides excellent protection against
  such adversities.
• They offer long-term as well as short-term
  protection against hurricanes and other severe
  climatic changes.
• They not only offer best protection again strong
  wind but also an aesthetic touch to the exterior
  of the house.
• They offer perfect protection for standard as
  well as glass windows and doors. Some of the
  popular types of shutters include automatic
  rolldown shutters, accordion hurricane shutters,
  Bahama shutters, Awning shutters, Storm panel
  shutters, Plywood shutters under different price
  ranges.
• Which one you buy depends on your needs and
  budget.

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Finding the best shutters
Make sure that you know exactly what you are
shopping for. Your house should be the primary
consideration. How many windows and doors you
have that need protection? How big or small are
they? Putting expensive varieties of shutters may
not be the best option for a house with many
doors and windows. The structure of the house and
windows should also be taken into consideration
as proper installation of the shutters depends on
that too. Hiring a professional company that has
experience in shutters installations is the best
way to go as it will ensure a proper and reliable
protection against the hurricane.
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