Hurricane Shutter Articles
Our goal is to educate consumers on the facts about hurricane impact windows. In their effort to "get the sale", many sales reps leave out pertinent facts that may affect your decision negatively. Most vendors are selling a vinyl framed impact window with "sacrificial glass" on the […]
After your shutters are installed, a city or county inspector will visit your property to be sure the contractor installed them properly. You may need to be present for the inspection and can ask the inspector about the quality of your job. If the shutters installed are […]
All types of screen, insect, solar, and hurricane, move in and out to some extent. Fixed insect and solar screens, attached on four sides, will move a few inches when subjected to pressure. Hurricane screen, however, is attached on three sides with a solid bar at the […]
Adding the Bond Home App to your cell phone or tablet allows you to operate your rolling shutters or screens from any remote location. Simply downloading the app to your phone, or to multiple phones, allows you to open or close your shutters from any location, […]
Combines the best of both worlds! Hurricane and Insect or solar Protection! When you want hurricane protection for your lanai, but just don’t want a pool cage, we have the product that provides security from hurricanes and relief from insects or intense sun in one unit! It was […]
Accordion shutters are the most economical, permanently mounted form of hurricane protection available. They provide maximum protection at a reasonable price and do not detract from the appearance of your home. Bertha HV Accordion Shutters feature a five point locking system, a glossy powder coated finish, […]
Ultrashield Hurricane Screen is one of the strongest and most innovative screen systems in the industry. Its patented reinforced polyester screen fabric was developed by ESS Manufacturing in collaboration with engineers at The Twitchell Group. The result is a superior hurricane protection product backed by a […]
In 2009, Michael Heeissenberg set out to design a rolling shutter that would revolutionize the industry. His goal was to create a shutter stronger than those developed after Hurricane Andrew in the 1990s—products that were still being manufactured without significant improvements. He aimed to design a system that […]
Hurricane storm panels are available in either .050 aluminum or clear polycarbonate-(commonly referred to as Lexan) Both types provide the same level of protection. Up to 170 mph wind and large missile impact protection. The main differences are: Clear polycarbonate Water clear-allow light to enter your home Lighter than aluminum […]