Looks like I may be forced to invest in hurricane shutters in order to obtain insurance (other than citizen's). Anyone out there have any good experiences or advice on types of shutters or vendors? 
Hurricane Shutters
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We used Kurt Schmidt Enterprises out of Panama City and were satisfied with their equipment and installation. Our shutters are the aluminum roll-down style, equipped with electric operators.
Thanks for the tips! I've got Kurt Schmidt coming by to give me a quote tomorrow.
We have used Gale Force Protection out of Panama City for one of our private out of town clients. Their phone is 850-236-0402. They were pretty good. Installation was great.
If you have a do-it-yourselfer who can do the labor for you, Lowe's in Panama City and Destin carries "Stormlocs" that are easily installed. Our condo association is recommending them.
According to the description "Stormlocs storm panels provide maximum storm protection at the most economical price. This Code-Approved system is ideal for residential, multi-family, and commercial applications. Manufactured from High-Grade aluminum. Available in mill finish or white painted finish. Polycarbonate, clear storm panels will not shatter, rust, or corrode and allow light to pass through. StormLocs protect against hurricanes, tropical storms, wind-borne debris and vandalism."
According to the description "Stormlocs storm panels provide maximum storm protection at the most economical price. This Code-Approved system is ideal for residential, multi-family, and commercial applications. Manufactured from High-Grade aluminum. Available in mill finish or white painted finish. Polycarbonate, clear storm panels will not shatter, rust, or corrode and allow light to pass through. StormLocs protect against hurricanes, tropical storms, wind-borne debris and vandalism."
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Curtis
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We used a product called Fabric Shield by Wayne Dalton. (www.waynedalton.com/Fabric-Shield.asp) We have been pleased with the product. Jimmy @ 850-785-3636 did all of our measurments, ordered the fabric shields and hardware and I installed. So far we have been happy. They are light weight, Miami Dade rated, and easy to store.
Curtis
Curtis
Wood shutters from Good Millwork on 98 with heavy-duty stainless slide bolts to close. They make them from 1" thick Spanish cedar, so they meet Miami-Dade code. Very nice workmanship.
Yeah, I know, it's far from the cheapest solution. But they don't require climbing up to the 2nd and 3rd stories to install, just open the window and swing them shut and latch.
Yeah, I know, it's far from the cheapest solution. But they don't require climbing up to the 2nd and 3rd stories to install, just open the window and swing them shut and latch.
Have some schnitzl ready if Kurt himself comes. He's a great guy and a hoot!!!!southof30A said:
Curtis said:
I like this alternative. Do you know how it compares in cost to other types of shutters?