The Wilson Business Network Inc.
Turning houses into homes since 1996
Turning houses into homes since 1996
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State Certified Building Contractor
Hurricane protection
You don't feel the need to pay for it now, But when the storm is on the way you wish you had it! 2004 taught us that you can never be over protected. Today we have many choices in protection for your home. Some of the most common and proven ones are listed here.
New Windows
Not just any window but Impact-Resistant windows. They are like the windshield in a car, two layers of glass with vinyl in between. Just much thicker and much stronger.
Pros:
Due nothing (You are protected year round)
Helps provide security against thieves
Reduce outdoor noise heard inside your home
Reduce 99% of the UV light that enters your home
Still see out during a storm and be protected
Cons:
Initial cost
Cost to repair if needed after a storm
Not just any window but Impact-Resistant windows. They are like the windshield in a car, two layers of glass with vinyl in between. Just much thicker and much stronger.
Pros:
Due nothing (You are protected year round)
Helps provide security against thieves
Reduce outdoor noise heard inside your home
Reduce 99% of the UV light that enters your home
Still see out during a storm and be protected
Cons:
Initial cost
Cost to repair if needed after a storm
Choice One:
Choice Two:
Storm Panels
Come in aluminum, galvinized steel or polycarbonate
Pros:
Cost to repair if needed after a storm
Strong protection
Cons:
Labor to install
Storage space
Come in aluminum, galvinized steel or polycarbonate
Pros:
Cost to repair if needed after a storm
Strong protection
Cons:
Labor to install
Storage space
Choice Three:
Storm Awnings
They call them Hinged Storm Panels. They stay mounted on your house all year long and look like an awning.
Pros:
Attractive
Cost to repair if needed after a storm
Very easy to prepare for storm
Provides shade all year long
Cons:
Limited on size
They call them Hinged Storm Panels. They stay mounted on your house all year long and look like an awning.
Pros:
Attractive
Cost to repair if needed after a storm
Very easy to prepare for storm
Provides shade all year long
Cons:
Limited on size
Choice Four:
Hurricane Screen
Very thick tough product
Pros:
Cost
Easy to store
Customizable to fit almost any opening
Still see out during a storm and be protected
Cost to repair if needed after a storm
Cons:
Not so good on stick frame construction over windows
Very thick tough product
Pros:
Cost
Easy to store
Customizable to fit almost any opening
Still see out during a storm and be protected
Cost to repair if needed after a storm
Cons:
Not so good on stick frame construction over windows
Other Choices available but not shown are Accordion Systems, Metal screens, Colonial Shutters and powered roll down systems
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