Archive for April, 2009

How to use plywood for hurricane shutters?

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

mmarnat2000 asked: I live near the ocean and my insurance company wants me to have "Pre-drilled" plywood for protection against hurricanes. has anyone done this before in CT?

Need help with hurricane shutter fasteners?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Scott T asked: Bought a house with existing shutters like this: https://secure.trinitygames.com/images/forum/hurricane_shutters/ Can't find a way to fasten the bottom. Has anyone seen this type? Thank you, Scott Taylor

How much would it cost to repair a motorized hurricane shutter?

Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

noe asked: Does it make a difference if it is just the motor that needs to be replaced and does the timing make a difference in cost as well? Does anyone know a ball park range of how much it would be? It is for a large (13ft) window that ...

Is there a difference between putting up aluminum hurricane shutters vertically or horizontally?

Friday, April 17th, 2009

cocomonkilla asked: I have aluminum shutters I want to put up. If I have to put them up vertically, I have to cut one so they'll fit. But if I can put them horizontally, they'll fit perfectly. Is there a difference in safety or anything between these two?

Who is the best company to install hurricane shutters and impact windows in Coral Springs, Florida?

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

Coral Springs Impact Windows asked: I have looked at http://www.windoorstore.com/ and a few others, does anyone have any suggestions?