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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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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....

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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RE: 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...

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