The Homeowner's Hurricane Handbook by Bob Stearns

Author:Bob Stearns
Format: epub
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (Perseus)
Published: 2011-01-26T16:00:00+00:00

Hurricane-proof sturdy aluminum Bahama shutters can be lowered to completely cover the window. Photo by author.

High-impact window film, designed as a burglary deterrent, is also available. While it does not meet Miami-Dade windstorm codes, it does considerably improve the ability of the glass to withstand impact by flying debris. It must be permanently installed on existing glass by a qualified technician, and it does also reduce room heating (and fading of furnishings) by direct sunlight, so there is eventually significant payback.

A final note on shutters and panels: The rash of hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 brought out another type of scam artist—companies that collect hefty advances before starting installation, then never even start the work. Surprisingly, some of these have been local companies, both licensed and unlicensed. Not all of these probably started out to be scams; they simply got greedy and contracted for more work than they could do within the time specified. But the end result is still the same: Either way you don’t have the shutters you paid for by the time the next hurricane season rolls around. So be careful and check out any company before you sign a contract and pay a big advance. And be very wary of any contractor from out of town.

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