RE: Accordion hurricane shutter maintenance by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
The best way to maintain your aluminum accordion hurricane shutters is to use a marine grade lubricate found in any home improvement center. Spray the lubricant directly on the ‘wheel carriage’ located...
View ArticleRE: Plywood Hurricane Shutters/Vinyl windows by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Your installation question is typical of any type of shutter that would be installed over vinyl clad walls. You have several options to select from for hurricane shutters. Plywood attachment will...
View ArticleRE: Are florida builders required to provide hurricane shutters? by Hurricane...
I would start by asking your builder if he has installed impact resistant windows. New Florida Building Codes require hurricane shutters or impact resistant windows. Depending on location, builders in...
View ArticleRE: Shutters for rock house? by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Without actually having eyes on the evaluation we can’t make a blanket statement for your solution. That said, you can attach to structure 'behind' rock facade. Assuming the ‘rock’ is cosmetic and not...
View ArticleRE: Hurricane shutter hardware by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Shutter caps come in many different sizes and colors. I'd suggest you contact 'All Points Screw & Bolt Spec Co'. They have most types of shutter hardware parts and I know they have what your...
View ArticleRE: Can our condo association force us to install new ... by Hurricane...
Florida Statutes 718 Condominiums (effective July 1, 2007)"The board may, subject to the provisions of s. 718.3026, and the approval of a majority of voting interests of the condominium, install...
View ArticleRE: Legal requirement for leaving storm shutters open or closed if you are...
Home Owners Associations may, according to the Florida bylaws, pass hurricane shutter deployment rules and regulations on absentee home owners. These rules should be predicated on common sense...
View ArticleRE: Should I have Rolling Shield shutters installed , how is the qualty of...
Although I'm aware of the manufacturer it would not be appropriate to promote, sponsor or evaluate (positive or negative) any company in this forum. I'd suggest you investigate any contractor with...
View ArticleRE: When should shutters be put up by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Its always best to deploy hurricane preparedness measures (shutters) before prevailing winds make it difficult and dangerous to deploy. Have a hurricane plan prepared in advance. Take measures to...
View ArticleRE: When should shutters be put up by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Its always best to deploy hurricane preparedness measures (shutters) before prevailing winds make it difficult and dangerous to deploy. Have a hurricane plan prepared in advance. Take measures to...
View ArticleRE: In hurricanes, does windspeed depend on air pressure, or does air...
Wind speed is affected by a number of factors and situations, operating on varying scales (from micro to macro scales). These include the pressure gradient, Rossby waves and jet streams, and local...
View ArticleRE: Simple Hurricane Shutter plans by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Simple hurricane shutter plans may include - plywood panels, or fabricated aluminum, steel and clear panels. These can by purchased at your local hardware center. Google them for many different types...
View ArticleRE: Gulf Coast hurricanes by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
On average we can see 2-3 hurricanes each year reach the gulf of Mexico. Although we may not see any in a given year just has we have over the past few years - the odds are that we will continue to...
View ArticleRE: Info on clear hurricane panels by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Clear panels are often polycarbonate designs with a standard 15 inch width (coverage 13.75) and are modular – they deploy as inserts one next to the other for coverage. Some are made of Lexan XL-10, a...
View ArticleRE: Hurracane shutters by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
I'd recommend you start by reviewing your manufacturers installation or product approval (FBC) documents. These will give you everything you need to know about how far apart your connectors or holes...
View ArticleRE: Cutting Metal Storm Panels by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Corrugated storm panels (steel, aluminum or clear polycarbonate) are difficult to cut. It's not recommended to cut them with standard power tools. The material can flex or kick back against the blade....
View ArticleRE: What to use so garage door don't fly off in a hurricane by Hurricane...
96% (public) are unaware that the garage door is the part of the home most likely to fail first (in hurricane), and few know how to bolster it. - Associated Press, Mason-Dixon poll...
View ArticleRE: House Shutter anchoring by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
The plastic anchors can be replaced. They may not hold due to the wind aspects of your installation requirements. I'd recommend more permanent anchors. Try one of the hurricane anchors like a caulk-in...
View ArticleRE: In expensive hurricane bracket but passes code by Hurricane Preparedness...
This would depend on what your location and area you live. What state? Most wind mitigation inspections require code approved products that meet specific regulations. Home made products do not meet...
View ArticleRE: Hurricane Window by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
Different manufacturer designs have different ratings (pressures). If you have a window manufacturer in mind review their NOA in the Miami-Dade building compliance office. The NOA is a Notice of...
View ArticleRE: Unclear about 12"oc MAX for shed anchors by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
You are correct - 12 O.C. - is 12 inches on center for your spacing schedule and anchors. Assuming the front of your shed will include the door placement - this is why the design loads require more...
View ArticleRE: Miami homeowners insurance by Hurricane Preparedness Expert
I agree with HardingAssocVA - you can review insurance company's for Florida at http://www.floir.com/ to determine if your paying to much. You do have options to reduce your hurricane portion of your...
View ArticleRE: Permit needed for 8 X 8 shed in Dreher township PA? by Hurricane...
Most local codes do not require a permit if the shed is under 100 Sq Ft. I would - as JoeyBoy suggests - you check with your local building codes. You may find that you have 'set back' requirement for...
View ArticleRE: Are permits granted for fences pools ect. in local towns, posted on the...
Most building departments have Internet postings or e-permiting on line. Residents can often review 'open' permits and contractors on these local building department web sites. Its a good way to check...
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