Compare Hurricane Protection

• Cost
  • Costs shown are relative from one type of protection to another
• Lead Time
  • This describes how long it takes to size, order, and install a product
  • Some products, such as windows, are custom built to exactly fit the openings in your home or business. Since they are custom, the lead times are longer and its best to order these products early
  • Prior to an after a storm hits an area, lead times can increase dramatically due to demand and lack of supplies. Its best to order early to avoid waiting.
• Attachment Type
  • Hurricane protection can either be permanently attached, or removable.
  • Removable products are not seen on your house when not installed, but require installation just prior to a storm passing through.
• Looks / Beauty
  • This category describes how that protection can beautify or retract from the beauty of your home
  • **Varies: for items marked as "varies", these products can look great when installed properly. It is essential that a skilled contractor is used who knows how to hide tracks and mounts.
• Protection Level
  • *All Hurricane Protection Genies products are built to meet or exceed Florida or Miami/Dade County regulations. Professional installation is essential in order to make sure that products perform as designed. Hurricane Protection Genies has exceptional experience installing hurricane protection.
• Pros
  • These items explain what each type of protection is best for compared with others.
• Things to Consider
  • Consider these factors when choosing the type of protection you need.

	Cost	Lead Time	Attachment Type	Looks / Beauty	Protection Level	Pros	Things to Consider
Hurricane Panels	$	Shorter	Removable	Invisible**	To Code*	Best for just about any opening Inexpensive Invisible when not in use Removable, no tracks, Good for irregular openings like arches Great for large openings like porches or garage doors	Installation by a skilled contractor crucial for optimal protection Require storage space Can be difficult to deploy (may require more than one person) Time consuming to deploy prior to a storm Metal screens may have sharp edges
Impact Doors	$$$$	Longer	Permanent	Beautiful	To Code*	Many styles and color choices Beautiful / can enhance the beauty of a home Permanent / no need to deploy before a storm	Installation by a skilled contractor crucial for optimal protection Price increases with quality / beauty
Impact Windows	$$$$	Longer	Permanent	Beautiful	To Code*	Perfect for hard to reach windows Many styles and color choices Beautiful / can enhance the beauty of a home Permanent / no need to deploy before a storm Provides full visibility	Installation by a skilled contractor crucial for optimal protection Price increases with quality / beauty May require maintenance after a storm
Screens	$	Medium	Permanent or Removable	Very Good	To Code*	Perfect for large areas (lanais, garages, balconies, porches) Good visibility during a storm Inexpensive Many color and style choices Lightweight	Installation by a skilled contractor crucial for optimal protection Are removable and require deployment before a storm
Accordion Shutters	$$	Shorter	Permanent or Removable	Varies See Notes**	To Code*	Great for any opening Most popular choice Many styles and colors Permanent Quick and easy close up Great theft deterrent	Installation by a skilled contractor crucial to ensure they look great and aren't noticed when not in use
Roll Shutters	$$$	Medium	Permanent	Varies See Notes**	To Code*	Permanent Quick and easy close up Great theft deterrent Motorized options available Great theft deterrent Work well as sun shutters	Installation by a skilled contractor crucial to ensure they look great and aren't noticed when not in use Price increases with quality
Bahama Shutters	$$$$	Medium	Permanent	Beautiful, Decorative	To Code*	Many color and style choices Can beautify a home Easy to deploy Provides sun protection Great for Windows	Installation by a skilled contractor crucial to ensure they look great and function properly Price increases with quality / beauty Not suitable for doors
Colonial Shutters	$$$$	Medium	Permanent	Beautiful, Decorative	To Code*	Many color and style choices Can beautify a home Easy to deploy Great for Windows	Installation by a skilled contractor crucial to ensure they look great and function properly Price increases with quality / beauty Not suitable for doors

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