Nothing beats living by the ocean. However, if your building is in a wind-borne debris region, your replacement windows and doors must meet the Florida Building Code for glazed opening protection.
Specifically, the Florida Building Code Association has enacted certain requirements for “hurricane windows” for homes within one mile of the coast where the wind speed can reach 110 m.p.h. or greater. This means the windows must either be impact-resistant or have some external protection, such as a shutter. The law also allows counties and municipalities to establish stricter regulations than the Florida Building Code requires.
So, if you live by the coast in Florida, you can count on needing some hurricane windows. Even in areas of Florida where such windows are not required, it’s not a bad idea to install some storm protection in your home.
At Mr. Build, we know that storm protection in Florida is necessary. Our team can install impact windows and shutters to help protect your Florida home from the fiercest hurricanes and tropical storms.
We’re also experienced with the local requirements for hurricane windows. Our team can ensure that the storm protection measures we install in your home follow the required codes of the Florida county or city you live in.
At Mr. Build, we offer our customers highly durable impact windows that can provide significant savings long-term. Impact windows combine heavy-duty frames with impact-resistant laminated glass and a special glazing process to keep the glass from breaking away from its frame.
Our impact windows were developed by industry experts using the latest state-of-the-art technology to ensure your home is safe from hurricane-force winds and debris. They also meet all the requirements of Florida’s coastal building codes.
Here at Mr. Build, we can install hurricane shutters to protect against storms and flying debris.
- Roll-Down Shutters:
Roll-down hurricane shutters are permanently installed in your home. They are lowered into place by a hand crank or electric motor when needed.
This type of shutter offers the advantage of maximum protection with minimal maintenance. It is also popular for its convenience, as it is permanently fixed to your home, making it always in place and ready for use. This is particularly helpful if protection is needed quickly.
- Accordion Shutters:
Accordion hurricane shutters are housed beside the windows when not in use and unfold in an accordion style to protect against storms and high winds.
Like roll-down shutters, accordion shutters offer impressive protection for your home. These shutters can withstand an incredible 110 to 205 pound-force per square foot (psf) of pressure. They protect curved areas, larger openings, sliding glass doors, or balconies well.
Safeguard Your Home with Mr. Build’s Hurricane Windows
Living by the ocean in Florida means protecting your home against hurricanes and tropical storms. At Mr. Build, we understand the importance of storm protection and offer top-quality impact windows and shutters that meet Florida’s coastal building codes. Our experienced team is well-versed in local requirements and can help you choose the best hurricane protection solutions for your home.
Be sure to protect your Florida home from the devastating effects of hurricanes before it’s too late. Contact Mr. Build today to schedule a free in-home estimate and learn more about our extensive storm protection options. With our expertise and state-of-the-art products, you can have peace of mind knowing your home is prepared to withstand even the most severe weather conditions.
