Living in the state of Florida during storm season can be a risky proposition. If you are new to Florida or if you are simply moving to a new home, you may be concerned about protecting your home against potential hurricanes. There are two primary ways to protect your windows during severe weather—hurricane screens and hurricane shutters. Here’s what you need to know about each and which is better.
Their Purpose
The purpose of hurricane shutters and screens is to protect your windows from breakage during severe weather. Hurricanes and other severe storms with high winds can carry debris through the air and pummel into your home. If your windows are not protected, they will be broken out, and the debris will find its way into your home. If you have not evacuated, that puts you and your family in direct danger.
Both hurricane screens and hurricane shutters will serve this purpose very well. The biggest difference between the two is the level of convenience and effort required to put them in place when needed.
The Problem with Hurricane Shutters
You don’t want to leave your hurricane shutters in place all the time. Hurricane shutters have to be taken down and stored during the off season. Most people remove them and leave them in storage unless a storm is forecasted. If a storm comes up suddenly, you may not have time to put the hurricane shutters in place.
Hurricane screens are installed above the window and left in place year-round. These screens simply pull down and attach to the window, effectively protecting it in a convenient way. When the storms are over, simply release the screen to roll it back up out of the way. These are much better because you can implement them with short notice, they do not block your windows when there are no storms, and they do not have to be removed and stored.
If you are interested in learning more about how hurricane screens can protect your home from severe storms, contact us today.