Hurricane plywood installation is a two-person job, particularly with large panels. For safety's sake, get them up before the wind picks up and turns these sheets into sails. Here's how to board up windows of wood-framed houses. Tip 1: If you live where hurricanes are a frequent threat, take time during the off season to screw stainless-steel hanger bolts into the framing every 16 inches, and drill matching holes in the plywood.
Then, when a storm threatens, you can mount the panels quickly and secure them with nuts and washers. Because these panels are reusable, prime and paint all surfaces and edges to protect them from decay. Tip 2: On masonry houses, fit the plywood inside the window opening and hold it in place with 4-inch barrel bolts spaced no more than 16 inches apart.
Each bolt's sliding shaft fits into a hole drilled in the masonry, not the grout joint. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. I would call and ask a window installer, Mike.
I hate to think of asking someone with a profit motive, but perhaps your insurance agent. Marshal Dan Troop Posted September 7, What is a "panel"? Calamity Kris Posted September 7, Utah Bob Posted September 7, Whiskey Business Posted September 7, Layer what you have on hand.
Plywood, plastic, tarps, anything. Secure with long screws. Then get out of Dodge. Cypress Sun Posted September 7, Ben Beam Posted September 9, Posted September 9, Shootin' Shu Posted September 9, Exactly someone's patio umbrella coming at 40mph is the problem.. A neat demo of storm shutters protecting against flying debris Trigger Mike Posted September 10, Posted September 10, Utah Bob Posted September 10, Loophole, thank you for that vid, that was instructive!
These are what I put on my house. Much quicker to put up when a storm approaced than plywood. When a storm is coming, all you have to do is lower them into place with a hand crank or the push of a button. Hurricane shutters blend in with — and can even complement — the architecture of your home or business. Last, but certainly not least, comes laminated security glass. This is a special type of security glass that consists of an impact-resistant thermoplastic interlayer sandwiched between two layers of strong glass.
Security glass laminates are becoming increasingly popular with coastal residents especially in Florida and residents of other Southeastern states because they look and feel like regular windows, but provide a high level of storm damage protection.
In some storms, the security glass may be a strong enough barrier to mitigate all damage. Even if a piece of storm debris does crack the glass, it can retain its shape and strength to keep protecting your home. Now that you know more about how to protect windows without plywood, we hope you have an idea of what alternatives appeal to you.
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Tropical storm. Storm Panels: a Commercial Alternative to Boarding up Windows Storm panels are typically corrugated metal or plastic sheets that you attach to the framing or siding around doors and windows to protect the glass during a storm. Hurricane Shutters: an Attractive Permanent Solution These are one of the more expensive alternatives to board ups, but also one of the most convenient and aesthetically pleasing options.
For starters, you can choose between the following styles of hurricane shutters: Accordion shutters Roll-down hurricane shutters Colonial-style louvered shutters Bermuda shutters and Bahama shutters No matter the style, hurricane shutters all get permanently mounted above or beside your windows and doors.
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