Hurricane Season 2021 - Important Information
What you need to know as a home-owner for the Hurricane Season 2021
After a record-breaking season in 2020, the 2021 hurricane season is just around the corner. In order to be as prepared as possible, we have put together some very important information for you to take a look at.
Hurricane Shutters - When to install them?
This is an important question that we get asked every year. Should we install our Hurricane Shutters weeks in advance, wait for the immediate arrival of the storm or wait until the last minute ? At this point, we would like to consciously place the responsibility in the hands of the property owner to make the final decision in case of an emergency. We follow the same hurricane forecasts issued by the National Hurricane Center as anyone else can and should.We do not make weather forecasts, nor are we weather experts, nor do we make decisions with respect to weather development. As soon as the NHC issues a hurricane watch for Southwest Florida (usually 48-72 hours before a tropical storm is expected to make landfall), we need a definitive response from you, the customer, as to whether or not you want your hurricane shutters installed. There is absolutely no time left to wait until the last day in case of an emergency. We recommend you to be on the safe side and install the shutters even if the weather forecast does not give a clear indication of the development of a possible hurricane. Being prepared is a critical factor in protecting your property and avoiding unnecessary repair costs.
Hurricane Shutters - When is it too late to install them?
Listed below are the days you should let us know whether or not you want your shutters installed. We have countless properties to prepare in the event of an hurricane, so we can not wait until the last day. Depending on the extent of the situation, it may be problematic to protect all properties with the shutters in a timely manner. We only install available shutters.
More than 3-5 Days
Good
Less than 1-3 Days
Too late
Impact Windows - Is there anything else I need to worry about?
If your property has impact windows, you don't have to install extra hurricane shutters.The only thing we will do is move all outdoor furniture and any existing transportable planters to a safe location.
Hurricane Shutters - How much does it cost to install?
Unfortunately, we can't give a general price quote because every property has different circumstances. Some homes require more time than others and extra trips to get screws (if none are available at the house, but experience has shown that in a case of emergency there is no installation material for shutters available at all !). Therefore, please make sure that everything is available for the installation.
After Hurricane Repairs - When are my damages getting repaired?
Due to the ongoing pandemic, there are shortages in the supply chain of many important building materials, such as lumber. This problem will certainly be accelerated by a direct hit from a hurricane. We will expect many delays in roof repairs, screen repairs, and other damages that may occur during a tropical storm. During Hurricane Irma, we saw wait times of up to 3-6 months. Such wait times are beyond our control and should be factored in. We will do our best to assist with any repairs that need to be done, but we ask for your patience that not everything can be repaired at the same time and certain things may take longer than others. Thank you for your attention and here's to a hopefully quiet Hurricane Season 2021.
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