Hurricane Shutters: The Best and Most Affordable Options

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Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford

Күн бұрын

Protect your home from hurricanes by covering its most vulnerable areas - windows and doors. Here’s what you should know about hurricane shutters.
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@vermontmike9800 8 ай бұрын

This Old House tested all of these and the 5/8 plywood won by a mile. Need to fasten it over the window trim and not just cover the window itself.

@spocksvulcanbrain 4 ай бұрын

OMG I hope the guy who told him about the fabric told him that it protects the opening from intrusion by objects but not water and certainly not breaking glass. The fact that the fabric is flexible allows objects to push into the glass breaking it but not allowing the object to penetrate into the home. But once the glass is broken, wind will force water into the home around the edges of the fabric. As we all know windows are very expensive to replace and there's nothing worse than water damage.

@tobeornottobe1056 2 жыл бұрын

Purpose built wooden shutters work well. If you are building a house anywhere near hurricane area you got to design windows shutters into the house

@Todayshomeowner 2 жыл бұрын

Built-in shutters are always a great idea!

@SDM121888 Жыл бұрын

I went with corrugated plexiglass (like the metal shown but clear) and it worked out great.

@donalfredisaac 26 күн бұрын

This is what I need, will it work on an ocean view home? But a have a question, do plywood panels go inside de house ? Always thought they were placed outside, thank you in advance for your answer, I´m kind of on a hurry, just learned about Beryl

@stuartshaul9601 Ай бұрын

How about permanent accordion shutters! Expensive but you can close your entire house down in approx a half hour. Afterward, you can reopen each window or door within a minute.

@debiegordon3787 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video thanQ. When using wood don't forget to SEAL YOUR PLYWOOD or it will WORP!!

@pzozzie 6 ай бұрын

yall dont have accordion shutters or panels with tracks there like we do in florida?

@dariusgrimes4330 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, based on the social medias ban on misleading news stories this would be banned. That metal would be shredded in a storm. The plywood would fall off. And, the Kevlar like material is not kevlar, it a polyurethane plastic coated thread you can cut with scissors or a knife. For hurricane protection you need tested and rated shutter systems that meet the minimum life safety standards of the building code. The fabric does meet it, the plywood and paper thin corrugated metal do not meet it. Danny is a great commentator but I give him an F on this story he didn’t do his homework.

@notalone2575 2 жыл бұрын

Haha - you must sell hurricane shutters, but I like the challenge to do more research.

@JTRoth-mk6no 3 жыл бұрын

What is the deflection rate for the metal corrugated panel, Aramid (Kevlar) and plywood you have referenced in your video? As hurricane shutter company owner, hurricane shutter installer, and hurricane shutter expert, I know the deflection rate and protection for the 3 materials you have in your video will not protect your home as well as a aluminum/ metal roll down shutter. The hurricane fabric has at least a 4-6" deflection. Meaning that if the fabric is impacted, your glass will break increasing the odds of the pressure per square foot and possibly blowing the roof off the home. Plywood, as simple and cost effective as it may be, has severe deflection also. And the corrugated metal you referenced is very difficult to store. And the example you showed, had the rigidity of a paper towel. I apologize for the comment, but we have much better materials in accordion and roll down shutters to protect the homeowners and their assets.

@Todayshomeowner 3 жыл бұрын

We often get questions about alternatives to plywood shutters. This video shows some of the options out there. Folks definitely should choose the one that fits their budget and needs. Thanks for watching!

@Ojb_1959 3 жыл бұрын

Storing all the plywood in between storms can be problematic for some if not most people. Any idea how FRP would compare to plywood with impact? It’s way thinner and seems like tough stuff. Thanks

@Todayshomeowner 3 жыл бұрын

We haven't used FRP for this purpose, just the materials mentioned in this video. They're our favorites and fit a range of budgets. :)

@lorrainenolan8716 3 жыл бұрын

What are the anchors that are around your window? I can not seem to find them.

@Todayshomeowner 3 жыл бұрын

You can find female anchors (perfect for flush-mount panels) at your local home center. Stay safe!

@ParabellumRacing 3 жыл бұрын

they are Panelmate female anchors.

@BWT67 3 жыл бұрын

What is the price for the kevlar fabric system for that house? And how large is the house?

@Todayshomeowner 3 жыл бұрын

The price depends on various factors, including how much protection your home needs. We recommend using your home's square footage, not this one's, for pricing. You can learn more about this product and request quotes here: www.hurricanefabric.com/

@TheWilferch 3 жыл бұрын

Even Kevlar.....being flexy fabric.....won't prevent the window from breaking if a hard object is thrown against the Kevlar fabric and it deflects....regardless of how "tight" you span the Kevla fabric. Can't see this being better than plywood.

@trex2092 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheWilferch The WHOLE point of covering your window is NOT preventing the glass from being broken, glass is cheap compared to the roof of the house being blown OFF and the total structural failure. Look at the Texas University testing of various window coverings and watch the 2x4 being shot right thru the Plywood covering even a brick veneer wall will fail, the fabric flexes and protects the WINDOW OPENING from multiple hits thereby protecting the whole house. Hey, if you like you can combine the two for a warm fuzzy feeling but you can't beat the fabric. Lightweight, NO sharp edges and on the ground floor anyone can install the covering.

@dougtilaran3496 2 жыл бұрын

He said "framing" ? OK the house blows flat but the kevlar is still attached ! Cornbread. If it aint Dade county code it's crap

@ginavanbeck8134 2 жыл бұрын

$300? Are you kidding? Plywood is $60 for a 4x8 pt !!! More like $1000!!

@notalone2575 2 жыл бұрын

Correct. Communista America everything is bat crazy quadruple prices. As for those exotic kevlar roll up.. the jerk didn't mention that they cost, for a 2,500 sq ft house, about FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

@gora876 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a scam for insurance companies to raise your premium.

@Todayshomeowner 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Rab, Most insurance companies we've worked with actually raise insurance premiums for homes that don't have hurricane shutters. They can potentially save you 8-10% for coverage. We like the sound of that. :)

@hustleusa 3 ай бұрын

Haha but on a brick house ahh

@emmanuelgutierrez8616 2 жыл бұрын

This is DIY How ruin your windows water proofing .

@Todayshomeowner 2 жыл бұрын

The hardware is barely noticeable and blends in with the rest of the house when not in use. :)

@emmanuelgutierrez8616 2 жыл бұрын

@@Todayshomeowner Its the water barrier protrusion I'd worry about. slow but steady water protrusion that gets bigger over time(think like 10 years) Just cover with a dap of silicone on top and around of the screw heads.

@dougtilaran3496 2 жыл бұрын

@@emmanuelgutierrez8616 I KNEW a Latino would immediately mention El Duretan mae. It's what holds everything you own together.Crib, car, refrig, toilet,cabinets, electrical connections, tile,...Dentures ???