Additional Benefits of Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors

Additional Benefits of Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors

Impact-Resistant windows and doors have become an increasingly popular choice with South Florida home owners in the last decade, but what many may not realize is these products offer more than just storm protection. These windows and doors also provide intruder protection, UV protection and noise reduction benefits as well.

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HVHZ and You

HVHZ and You

Blue water, beaches and relief from personal income taxation are a few reasons that make living in South Florida extra special; another is the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) which is comprised of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

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Hurricane Preparedness: Be Ready Before You Have To Be

Hurricane Preparedness: Be Ready Before You Have To Be

On August 24, 1992, the eye of Hurricane Andrew made landfall at Elliot Key and soon after passed over the Miami, Florida, neighborhoods of Homestead, Florida City and Kendall, destroying them. Property damage in Florida reached $25.3 billion and left 160,000 homeless in Miami-Dade County forcing the meticulous review and overhaul of the Florida Building Code, home inspection practices and code enforcement.Though a record setting nine years have passed since Florida has experienced a hurricane that has made landfall (the last was Wilma in 2005), it is important to be proactive and prepare before a storm arrives. Florida natives or longtime residents that have experienced the trip to the grocery store or gas station upon the approach of a hurricane can appreciate that last minute preparation of your home is not a feasible option. The additional one million people that have moved to Florida since Wilma made landfall in 2005, many of which have not experienced a hurricane and are not familiar with the exercise in preparedness, have immense potential to be last minute competitors for goods and services when the next storm arrives. All Floridians’ safety depends on our timely preparation to protect our homes and families.

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