With a slowly recovering economy, most people are just starting to think past food, shelter and other necessary items for survival. We're just starting to purchase some of our wants instead of only seeing to our needs. For those people that are still struggling to get past survival mode, attending to the needs of their homes is probably still far down on their priorities list.
So how does someone, who doesn't have much in the budget for “wants” take care of their home in preparation for hurricane season? You buy what you can afford. For some people replacing all their windows with impact resistant glass might not be an option, but there are other alternatives that can help you protect the interior of your structure during some of nature's nastiest weather.
I experienced my first hurricane in 2004 after moving down to Florida the August before. I watched stores barricade their doors and windows with plywood and sandbags, hoping to keep out any debris and especially flood waters coming in the from Gulf of Mexico. In hurricane prone areas storm surge, the amount of water that gets pushed ashore by forceful winds, is something that is dreaded anywhere in the hurricanes path. Shelters did the same thing, boarding their windows to protect them from flying debris. Thankfully we only got a lot of crazy wind and sideways rain, nothing devastating took place.
However, by the time Hurricane Katrina rolled through Louisiana there was no doubt that devastation was on the menu. While there were many people and organizations to blame for the immense disaster that happened after the hurricane, I'm not sure enough people made every attempt to do what they could to protect themselves.
It's a reality that not everyone is going to be able to afford impact resistant windows. But a less expensive option might be to look into hurricane shutters. With innovations in the industry, you no longer have to have shutters that are permanently attached to your structure, blocking sunlight and creating some what of an eyesore to the exterior of your home.
Most companies now have options that roll up much like a canopy. Some come with a built in cases that stores them right next to the window, making them convenient to use, while keeping them from obscuring your windows. You simply open the case and they slide over your window and securely attach on the other end. This option is a great investment for seasonal residents to the Gulf Coast as well as those who like extended vacations.
There also a great choice for people who don't want or need to replace their windows, which greatly cuts down on the out of pocket expense. And for people on a tighter budget, there really is no better alternative than to have hurricane shutters installed for your home. And now, during the off season for hurricane activity, is the best time to call and find out about all your options for protecting your home when the Atlantic Hurricane Season shows it's colors next Summer.
Impact resistant windows Clearwater are offered by window replacement experts that guarantee safety during hurricanes and other calamities.
