Hurricane Shutters protect Windows for shattering during a Storm

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of of Coastal Shutters & Windows ( 18-May-2012 )

Weather patterns in the Atlantic and throughout the Caribbean have altered the size and devastating force of the tropical storms and hurricanes that are moving inland in greater numbers than they have ever been before.  While the tornados that sweep through the south have done their fare share of damage to homes the cities that are located along the coastline of Florida are in danger of being damaged or destroyed by the gale force winds of hurricanes.  To prevent the forces of nature from destroying homes many of the residents of Fort Myers are protecting their property with the addition of hurricane shutters. Fort Myers homeowners that prepare for the 100 mile per hour winds and heavy monsoonal rains that accompany a tropical storm front can prevent the windows of their house from being shattered and blown out as the pressure of nature and the flying debris that is picked up by a severe weather front is unleashed on their neighborhood.

Security shutters provide the hurricane protection for windows that makes it possible to survive the oncoming slew of winds and rain. The retractable shutters can be put into place quickly once the threat of a storm is detected and makes a house less vulnerable to damage from the tree branches and other pieces of storm debris that accompany a hurricane. As the overall temperature of the earth has risen by 5 degrees the effects on the weather and environment are beginning to be seen all across the country. The added warmth is increasing both the number of tropical storms that are growing to become hurricanes out in the ocean and also is making the storms stronger by the time they make landfall.

Where the season for hurricanes and tornados was starting in late March or early April there have been severe storms that have devastated the country recorded in January and February this year. As the storms are worsening the need to protect people and possessions has led to an increase in the number of homeowners that are purchasing and installing hurricane protection for windows in their home or place of business. Through the use of hurricane shutters Fort Myers residents are prepared for what will come their way as tropical storms out at sea gain strength and move toward the coast. By watching the weather reports and preparing for a natural disaster homeowner that are aware of the threat and danger of hurricanes can be ready to close up their home and hunker down behind the security shutters that are installed to keep them safe in the event of a severe storm front moving in on Fort Myers.

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