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With so many hurricane window manufacturers and options available, pricing can be confusing when compared to other hurricane protection products such as hurricane shutters, and pricing can vary as much as 35% depending on options. We believe that transparency is key when it comes to hurricane impact window pricing. We put this guide together to […]

When you live in a region that has a history of hurricane landfalls, it’s essential to protect your home from potential damage. Many of our customers ask us which of our products would be best for protecting their home. Although the types of hurricane protection in the past were somewhat limited, the hurricane protection industry […]

Across the industry, both prices and installation times for hurricane windows have steadily risen since the beginning of the pandemic. This is due to an increase in aluminum prices, supply chain issues, and a potential aluminum shortage. The supply chain issues we’re experiencing due to the pandemic have crippled many industries worldwide. These industries include […]

With so many different manufacturers and individual hurricane window options available, choosing the best hurricane impact window can sometimes be confusing. When a hurricane impact window salesperson comes to your house, they are going to try and sell you on whatever impact window they distribute. How can you tell which Impact Window is best for […]

For many years, CGI and PGT have dominated the South Florida impact window market. As some of the first companies to offer hurricane impact windows in South Florida, they have been massively popular for quite some time.  ES Windows started gaining popularity with Florida homeowners through the mid-2010’s because of their attractive pricing, and options […]

Prices and installation times for hurricane accordion shutters have been on a steady rise since the beginning of the pandemic for the entire hurricane accordion shutter industry across the United States. Aluminum Prices Skyrocket as Supply Chain Issues Worsen The supply chain issues we’re experiencing due to the pandemic have crippled many industries worldwide, from […]

Enclosing your patio with accordion shutters is a great option. It allows you to store your patio furniture, plants, and other backyard items during a storm without having to take them inside your house or garage. Using a recess track patio enclosure hurricane accordion shutter can also be easier and faster to close before a […]

The most crucial aspects of accordion shutters are engineering, manufacturing, and installation. Some accordion shutter companies cut corners. The engineering and design of the accordion shutter are of the utmost importance; if not designed correctly, you will have accordion shutters covering the bands around your windows instead of over them. Structurally and cosmetically speaking, it […]

With hurricane season upon us, you’re likely bracing yourself (and your home) for some unpredictable and dangerous storms. Homes can be ripped apart by a hurricane’s powerful winds, hit with flying tree branches or projectiles, and flooded during heavy rains if the proper precautions aren’t taken. During a hurricane, your home has four vulnerable points: […]

There are a lot of reasons to love living in South Florida. Beautiful weather, amazing beaches, great culture, and much more. The downside, however, is that we have to deal with terrible storms and even hurricanes almost every year. While we Floridians consider ourselves experts on storm preparation, there is always more we can do […]