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With last month’s arrival of Hurricane Elsa down in South Florida, it is safe to say that hurricane season is officially up and running for the year. The Atlantic hurricane season runs in the Southeast from June 1st to November 30th, leaving coastal homeowners at risk of having their homes flooded and damaged for a major chunk of the year.…
Sliding doors are a beautiful option for rooms that need a little more light. They also help with the lack of space for a more traditional hinged door. These beautiful doors function more like windows, but with the extra benefit of effortlessly sliding open. But what happens when these sliding doors become something more like sticking doors? If you are…
The latest trend in home window technology has been around for a long time, but is recently surging in popularity due to its security benefits, environmental advantages, and aesthetic value. Window tints were once unsightly dark films that impacted a home’s curb appeal. However, nowadays window tints have improved greatly and are available in many different styles. These styles range…
How To Stop Birds From Flying Into Your Windows We’ve all been there. You’re enjoying a bright sunny day, maybe doing some chores or getting some work done, when you hear that loud thunk against your window. You quickly run to the window and hopefully just see a stunned bird, but more often than not hitting a window is enough…
Why Are Hurricane Shutters Important? Trying to understand why hurricane shutters are important? The average wind speed for a tropical storm here along the coast is 73mph. Wind speeds are even higher for a hurricane, starting at 75mph for just a Category 1 storm. Builder grade windows are only able to sustain a maximum of 77mph wind speeds before cracking…
Which Is Better? Single-Hung Windows Or Double-Hung Windows Replacing the windows in a home is one of the biggest ways that homeowners can save money, and even see a substantial return on their investment over time. The two most commonly sold types of windows are single-hung and double-hung windows. So, which is better … Single-Hung windows or Double-Hung windows? Single-…
How To Prepare Your Home For Hurricane Season Hurricanes and tropical storms are a given here on the Gulf Coast. Hurricane season starts in the heat of summer in June and lasts until the end of fall in November. During these months, the chances of enduring a hurricane or tropical storm is almost guaranteed. Here are some important steps every…