Hurricane Protection

Storm protection technologies have advanced at an extremely rapid pace during the past 5 years or so. The damage that the US sustained from storms such as Andrew, Charlie, and Katrina have really shaken up the public. People now realize that it is imperative to have some sort of storm protection in place -- otherwise, you typically don't stand a chance against these powerful natural phenomenons. The fantastic thing about modern storm protection is the availability of products on both ends of the pricing spectrum. People with lower budgets set aside for storm protection have quite a few alternatives available now. The other great thing that has come out of the market boom is the building code modifications. There is a whole range of new storm protection requirements for new homes to follow.



My main suggestion for you if you're shopping for storm protection is to do your homework. Unfortunately, the booming industry has attracted a few companies who will overcharge for their products and installation. It can never hurt to get multiple quotes for storm protection to know where each company stands. You'd honestly be surprised at the huge price differences you'll sometimes come across.

• Budget - before starting, decide what your approx. budget is.
• Work involved - decide how much labor you can do to deploy your protection.
• Registered Contractors - Be sure to only use state registered contractors.
• State grants - Be sure to do your research on state grant programs.