Storm panels provide effective protection, while remaining simple and costing less.
Storm panel shutters have a much easier installation then other types of storm shutters, yet are stronger sometimes because they are in a fixed and secured position.
Usually storm panels come in aluminum, galvanized steel or a clear polycarbonate type of metal.
Installation is of course easier with such a simple storm shutter, but whenever you want to protect your home or business, you have to manually put up each panel.
Some main characteristics of storm panels are how they interlock in perfect increments and they only affect a building's architecture a little bit.
They usually meet all code requirements, come in unlimited widths and cost a whole lost less then other types of hurricane and storm shutters on the market.
The headers and sills that hold the panels on, can be removed and stored until you need them.
Storm panel shutters can also be installed horizontally or vertically, whichever way you prefer and work's out best for the area you are putting them on at.
Also, if you desired, storm panels can come made with a see through material so light and view can come through.
The Downside to Storm Panels
Since storm panels are the most economical, they come with some down sides of course. First off, you have to store the panels, headers and sills in a location when they are not in use. Then when you do need to use them, you have to physically set up each one.
It can be long and intensive labor depending on the size of the building.
Secondly, storm panels are not the most appealing to the eye, and can make your home or business look bad.
If the building you are installing storm panels on has more then one floor, you would have to use a ladder to install them. They can also only be installed on the outside of the building, not from the inside.
Basically, only get storm panels if the risk of hurricanes and severe storms are less likely to happen. For example, if you only have a really bad storm once every few years or maybe once every year.
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