Storms, hurricanes and typhoons are an unstoppable force of nature. People whose homes or property that are damaged by any one of these storms have experienced a living nightmare. These forces of nature mostly occur around coastlines, especially in places like Ft. Myers Florida and Fort Myers Beach. Category 4 storms such as Hurricane Charley August 13, 2004 and Category 3 - Hurricane Wilma on October 24, 2005 resulted in millions of dollars of damage. Once a hurricane or a strong wind storm has ravished through an area they can leave almost nothing intact.
The usual victims who get caught in the middle of these major storm events suffer from property destroyed during the storm. In many cases a small measure of prevention can go a long way in protecting your assets from wind and wind borne debris. Hurricane shutter systems such as Typhoon Armor are a perfect solution as a measure of protection.
Those living in the condominiums of south Fort Myers, Florida understand the exterior of your building & grounds are insured through your condo association rules and regulations. However, your interior contents are not. Damage from flying debris from neighboring condo balconies that penetrate through a window or sliding door is typical in these storm situations. In turn houses face a different set of issues. Low landscape debris, airborne heavy debris from roofs, signs, fountains, potted plants and pool/deck furniture are common. In a storm with a huge magnitude, flying debris is very serious. Homes can receive safety from this debris with the right kind of storm protection products.
Your Ft. Myers home or condo can opt for a custom tailored storm protection system suited to your building and budget. There are a variety of products to choose from supplied by Sentinel Storm Protection a Florida dealer, installer and manufacturer:
Typhoon Armor is the latest in hurricane and storm protection. It is made with high impact resistant fabric that does not tear or get damaged from debris in high winds or hurricane conditions.
Roll Down Hurricane Shutters are the strongest, most convenient type of hurricane shutter and are the easiest to operate. These shutters can be lowered and raised by the push of a button in just seconds! Roll Downs are designed to protect windows, balconies, doors, lanais and all other exterior openings and are ideal for single-family homes, high-rise apartments, condominiums, schools, hospitals, offices and commercial buildings.
Accordion Shutters offer a simple and fast way to secure your home from natures elements and unwelcome intruders. Sentinel Storm Protections Accordion Shutters offer the most compact stacking in the industry. These products are available in four standard colors (white, ivory, beige and bronze). All of which are complementary to most homes and condos of Fort Myers, Florida.
Storm Panels are an economical solution. Storm Panel Shutters are removable, light-weight panels and are usually attached via mounting extrusions (headers and sills) at the top and bottom of the windows. Both headers and sills may be permanently attached to the structure or may be removable along with the panels for easy storage.
Impact Resistant Windows are a great solution to areas of your home you would like to protect, but it is not feasible to have a storm shutter. Three great options are PGT Industries, Lawson Windows and Simonton Windows. With these three manufactures you can cover any opening with impact glass. These companies represent the absolute best in impact window quality.
Bahama & Colonial Shutters offer protection to Ft. Myers homes and condos from storms. Bahama and Colonial Shutters have been in use for decades and are the most recognized style of shutters. Their traditional, louvered designs add beauty and function to both residential homes and commercial buildings. Both types of these shutters meet the Florida Building Code 2007 and the Dade County Code.
Roll Screens & Shades are designed to keep insects and harsh sun light from becoming a nuisance. The screens are motorized, gear operated or spring loaded for easy use and are perfect for lanais, entryways and garage doors. One of the best applications of roll screens is on pool patios, alleviating the caged-in feeling of screen enclosures. During the day you can have wide-open unobstructed views and at night, you are able to enclose your covered lanai with a touch of a button when the bugs come out.
Sentinel Storm Protection offers your Ft. Myers, Florida home protection from hurricane driven debris, rain and wind. They also offer non-hurricane related products to protect from sunlight, heat and insects. All are important and affordably attainable products that can perfectly accommodate the needs of any Ft. Myers, Florida home.