Florida Storm Shutters from Gulf Atlantic Industries
Why Should I have Storm Shutters?The security and piece of mind storm shutters provide is worth their price. Additionally, preventing loss from storms plus the added protection from vandalism, burglars and simple looting after the tragedy of a major storm is a key justification. Insurance companies are moving toward requiring storm shutters before covering properties in hurricane-prone areas.
How Much Protection do Storm Shutters Provide?
Hurricanes Hugo and Andrew were instrumental in an industry-wide upgrade of the standards for all "storm shutter systems."" Standard building codes require a product to withstand 146 M.P.H. wind load stress and missile impact testing. The "newer standard," commonly called ASCE-7-88, increases the wind-load standard plus adds a positive and negative pressure loads test and a positive and negative "cycling test" plus an "impact test." The new standards are much more stringent and expensive to satisfy but do provide a real degree of protection. The only Florida counties that have formally adopted many of the new standards are Dade, Broward, Palm Beach & Monroe counties. No matter what county we are performing installations, we follow the new Dade County product approval codes as they are the strictest in the state.
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We also offer an alternative:
Impact Resistant Windows and Doors
Impact Resistant Windows and Doors
When is the best time to get my shutters installed ?
The best time to have hurricane protection installed is when the house is built and it should be in the form of hurricane impact windows and doors. If you own a house without impact windows then you may choose to upgrade to impact windows or install a suitable shutter system ASAP. Keep in mind that the beginning of hurricane season is the busiest time for most installation companies. DO NOT wait until a Hurricane Watch is issued for your area to start contacting shutter or window installation companies.
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Residential, Commercial, & High Rise Shutter Systems providing quality service
to South Florida for over 25 years.
For more information on costs and a no obligation, free estimate, please call toll-free: (800) 679-0369 or (305) 937-0500
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Gulf Atlantic Industries: A Licensed and Insured Florida Contractor - 18305 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 214, Miami, Florida 33160 - (800) 679-0369