Questions and Answers

Q: What are hurricane shutters?
A: Hurricane protection storm shutters are products designed to
    limit damage to window and door openings caused by high winds
    and flying objects.

Q: Do insurance companies give a discount for hurricane protection?
A: Many insurance companies are revising their policies for hurricane-prone
    coastal areas, and may offer discounts for property owners who install
    hurricane protection – shutters, panels and/or hurricane impact resistant
    doors and windows, that meet wind-load and impact testing specifications.
    Check with your insurance provider to see if they offer hurricane
    protection discounts.

Q: Why should I have hurricane shutters?
A: The security and peace of mind hurricane protection equipment
    provides is well worth their cost. Plus, preventing loss from
    storms along with the added protection from vandalism, burglars,
    looting and even sun damage makes hurricane doors, windows and
    panels worth considering.

Q: What materials are used for hurricane shutters?
A: The main materials Southern Window uses are provided by our manufacturers.
    Some shutter companies use extruded vinyl slats or aluminum-roll
    formed foam-filled slats in their products, but these materials may not
    meet the new codes.

Q: Can I protect just certain areas of my home – like openings facing the
    water or especially windy areas?
A: Hurricane protection works only if the structure of your home remains intact.
    Leaving any windows or doors unprotected during a hurricane exposes your home
    to a total loss from the extreme pressure change caused when a window or door
    implodes from hurricane winds – dramatically increasing the internal pressure
    in your home while the hurricane is trying to remove your roof with the suction
    of high winds passing over your roof. This combination can cause total
    destruction. Remember - All openings must be protected or you will have
    virtually no hurricane protection.

The questions illustrated above are some that have been asked by clients and possible clients.  The 
answers have no legal bearing or ramifications and are not meant to imply or state any legal opinions   
or legally binding answers.  Please consult your attorney for legal opinions.