OT: Storm Shutters

[Kubi]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10057515#post10057515 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by mflamb
The only reason to cover a window is to protect from flying debris. Check it out. Ask your insurance provider. Most of the damage in a home that's not totaled comes from windows being broken by flying debris, allowing the rain to pour in.

once the windows are broken the combination of low pressure and wind will lift your roof right off your house if it is not up to code.

 

[ladyfsu]

and so we have Barry. ironic a bit.

 

[sunkool]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10060030#post10060030 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by guntercb
Does the huricane film stop debris from breaking the window?

Film would be nice and it is always up.

10 mil safety film strengthens the glass by over 500%.
It won't allways stop the window from breaking but it will hold it in the pane if it does break.
I had a slider door that you could hit with a baseball bat and not break THROUGH it. It was hit at a hurricane expo 22 times before the glass broke. Even after 75 hits it never left the frame. I have a video I will see if I can figure out how to upload. It is a 45 min video. might have to do it in parts.

 

[MikeBrke]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10057430#post10057430 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WarDaddy
Generator... $800
Natural Gas conversion kit - $250
Transfer switch - $300
Electrician - $200
Cart for Gen - $100
Covers for windows - $1400

Sitting in you Air Conditioned house watching your fish swim, drinking a margarita while all heel breaks lose around you - Priceless

Ha ha ha, that is funny! What fun are hurricanes without a party!?!

 

[flfirefighter13]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10060030#post10060030 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by guntercb
Does the huricane film stop debris from breaking the window?

Film would be nice and it is always up.

Cheers,
Chris

It may stop debris during storm but keep in mind since it is up year round it adds the risk that should your house ever catch fire you are guarenteed that the fire department will be slowed down getting in. Breaking a regualr window takes one swing with an axe and we are in the house, forcing a door takes a little longer and getting through hurricane windows is a severe slowdown. The real problem arises when the doors are blocked by fire leaving only the windows as access. Kind of like having burgalar bars on the window, sure we can get in but its gonna take longer. That being said the regular shutters may be a pain to put up but they come back down and dont add a year round risk...... just something to think about thats not mentioned buy insatllers in most cases.

 

[NONNA58]

I have been through quite a bit of storms here lately and I much prefer the plywood my husband puts up all around the house. He tries to make me believe that I am in a cabin ... Can't see any mountains though... but I really do not want to see the storm. Hearing it is enough for me, especially while I am enjoying a margarita....
Sue

I do hate the holes around the house afterwards though, and he leaves them ...

 

[lifesworksataol]

too bad your not in orlando - i could put in hurricane panels up on anyones house almost for less then 1400.00. it is thick gal. alum panels. they work great.

 

[WarDaddy]

If I give you measurements, can you get me materials? I can install, it is the materials that is my problem

 

[WarDaddy]

holey cow... I am looking at getting the Screen materials to close in my Lani. I have a 10ft+ long sliding glass door, so I thought, hey screen in the whole covered Lani and save some headache and money.

the cheapest I hav found is $2200 for a single 15'x10' opening.

Wowziers!

 

[guntercb]

Firefighter,

Good point. Thanks for posting that. Maybe I can get the film on the large windows and some of the upstairs windows.

I guess if firefighters have a hard time breaking the window the film does work!!! But with some added risk. )-:

Thanks,
Chris