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Common Misconceptions About Hurricane Protection

We're another month into 2021 and that means another month closer to the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. Here in Southwest Florida, it's best to be prepared, because you never know what type of storm is going to be crashing onto our shores this year, and as we know all too well from Hurricane Irma in 2017, catastrophic damage is possible. As we near the start of hurricane season, we urge residents to get prepared early. After all, gathering all of your supplies, getting a plan in place and outfitting your home with proper hurricane protection is absolutely imperative during a storm. Whether you're a life-long resident or brand new to the area, there are certain beliefs about hurricane protection that simply aren't true.

Here are some common misconceptions about hurricane protection...

You Only Have a Couple of Options for Hurricane Shutters

Untitled design (6)Before we even begin...plywood is in no way, shape or form an effective way to protect your home from a hurricane. It will never be properly fitted to your windows and it's not strong enough to withstand hurricane force winds, flying debris, rain and anything else that makes its way to your home during a storm. When it's time to protect your home, you have options beyond plywood and the dreaded metal panels that may have come with your home. These include:

  • AstroGuard Hurricane Fabric

  • Rolldown Hurricane Shutters

  • Accordion Hurricane Shutters

We recommend AstroGuard Hurricane Fabric to all of our customers, as it's easy to deploy, lightweight, simple to store and affordable. Plus, it offers some of the best protection from the most severe winds, rain and more. Rolldown and accordion shutters are also good choices, if you're looking for protection that remains installed on your home at all times.

It's Best to Leave Your Hurricane Protection Up All the Time

Many seasonal residents (and those who don't want to worry about deploying their hurricane protection when a storm is predicted) choose to leave their hurricane protection up all season long. This isn't recommended. This poses a risk if you are home and a fire breaks out, as it may be more difficult to exit the home. This practice also makes your home vulnerable to break-ins. Thieves view your hurricane protection up as you not being home for a while, meaning that your belongings are now fair game.

There's No Maintenance Required for Hurricane Protection

Think about it this way...your hurricane protection is doing an immense job of defending your home during a storm, and it won't be able to do that if it's not properly stored and maintained. It's recommended to always store your hurricane protection properly and get it inspected regularly to ensure that it's still in working order and not compromised in any way.

You Can Buy Your Hurricane Protection Online & Install It Yourself

Anyone can install hurricane protection, right? It's a big risk taking this on if you're not a professional. Proper measurements need to be taken to make sure your hurricane protection fits your windows and doors properly, and the initial installation is best completed by someone who is well-versed in deploying hurricane protection. At Naples Shutter, our hurricane professionals not only help you find the right protection for your home, they also install it and teach you how to deploy it correctly, so that when a storm is on its way, you're ready.

Prepare for Hurricane Season 2021 early! Be sure to outfit your home with proper hurricane protection and get ready for any inclement weather that may be heading our way.

 

Topics: Hurricane Season, Top Hurricane Protection Systems, Hurricane Season 2021

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