Retrofitting your existing home or building a new one with the aim of resisting hurricane-force winds can be an expensive but worthy endeavor. One area many homeowners are especially prudent to focus on improving the durability of their windows and protecting windows and doorways from high winds and flying debris. The best way to ensure protection against brutally high winds is to install hurricane shutters and hurricane windows. But what's the difference between hurricane shutters and … [Read more...]

Hurricanes have the power to destroy homes and businesses with power sustained winds of more 74 miles per hour or more. However, you can have the power to restrict hurricane damage to your home by building a hurricane-safe home. Fortified construction has long been used in places like Florida, where hurricanes are a threat throughout hurricane season.   Hurricane-Safe Rooms Versus Hurricane Safe Homes Commonly seen today are hurricane safe rooms -- concrete bunkers that … [Read more...]