Fill in the residential form below, download and re-upload the form in the field provided. Email us: info riotglass. Find A Dealer Dealer Portal. Keep reading to find out why. Option 1: Reinforce glass with security window film Safety and security window film is a pliable Mylar coating that is applied directly to any existing glass that you want to fortify against impacts.
Contact us. First Last. Phone Required. If we leave we take everything that has sentimental value, the rest is replaceable and covered by insurance. After loosing just about everything from my childhood and my son's childhood in Katrina, this building being okay is the least of my worries.
I was assuming you were a homeowner when talking about the building-of course it's different when you're not..
We get some winter storms here,but nothing on the scale of a full fledged Hurricane! They do have responsiobiltiy for the building itself, but not any items for the people renting. This is their policy - for residents to tape up their windows. I will gladly comply even if it doesn't do any good. Show more comments. The tape i used to use when i lived in florida was the painter's tape and the duct tape. Duct tape? This is why it is best to evacuate the rest of your family to another room.
If possible, move them to a room that has no windows. Shut the door to the room in which there is a broken window. What tape sticks to glass? Are hurricane Windows worth it? Hurricane impact resistant windows and doors are not cheap, and they will cost more than standard products. However, they also offer greater protection during hurricane season.
A good hurricane impact resistant window, including the glass and frame costs will be based on the square feet you want covered. How can I tell if my windows are impact resistant?
Examine the reflection in the glass. If you still can't find any markings or labels on the glass, hold your hand or an object up to the glass and look at the reflection. Impact resistant glass contains two sheets of glass, and you should see two different reflections. Can impact windows withstand Category 5? While impact windows are designed to handle an incredible amount of damage — up to winds of mph — the exact conditions outside during a Category 5 hurricane are impossible to predict.
How do I prepare my house for hurricane season? On the other hand, storm shutters can be costly and some people may consider them unsightly as well. Contrary to what some people believe, taping your windows is not a good idea when a hurricane is on the way.
This can be more dangerous than if you had not taped the window at all. During a hurricane, water can get in and cause a lot of damage that can be expensive to repair. Instead, take the time to check the seals thoroughly to ensure that they are in place and replace them as needed. Your window should be close fully, as this will do the best job of preventing damage to your home in the event of a hurricane. Closed windows will help to prevent damage to the roof and the walls of your house much more than windows that are cracked open will be able to.
One of the best quick and dirty things you can do to protect your windows in the event of a hurricane is to board up windows with plywood. This will do a great job of protecting the glass.
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