by Leonard Konis

Created on: December 10, 2006   Last Updated: March 18, 2007

Hurricane window protection is critically important, living in a State vulnerable to hurricane window force, causing extreme property damage by wind speed exceeding 100 miles per hour, and causing trees to fall or flying metal objects destroying personal property. Also, this type of window protection increases home security, when people are away from their home on a vacation. When purchasing hurricane window protection, the homeowner must consider type of product or design, which provides the best protection, easy to open and close, the area needed to protect, the amount of space needed to be installed and cost. Each type of hurricane window protection provides a maximum protection from wind speed. Only professional and licensed companies should install any type of hurricane window protection, and get the required building permits, from your local county or city government office. Always, check references of any licensed company and see previous work accomplished. Very important, professionals take accurate window or door measurements, since the parts are custom made or designed according to specifications. Any type of installed hurricane window protection should include, a warranty for parts and labor. After installation, expect a representative from the city or county, who will inspect and verify correct installation, based upon State or County regulations. Additionally, check, if your community association has any restrictions, regarding installation of hurricane window protection. Your home homeowner's insurance will likely be reduced, by having hurricane window protection.

Accordion Shutters designed to protect windows, sliding glass doors or enclose total balconies. The shutters are easy to open and close, for any age or elderly. The shutters are interconnected and have exterior aluminum panels (Should be cleaned and lubricated yearly.) that move horizontally, between an upper and lower track. The upper track or header, which holds a wheel and carriage assemblies, that attach to the top of every other panel. This allows ease movement, when opening and closing the shutter. The lower track or "still" guides and secures the bottom of each panel. The upper and lower tracks are permanently installed against frame of a window. Shutters are manually operated, by moving each of the two panels, against a window frame, until they interlock together and then locked by a key. Additional locking pins, further enhance the stability or security of the Accordion Shutter,

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