by Glenn | Oct 18, 2020 | Hurricane News, Hurricane Preparation
PlyFASTner is pleased to announce we have signed up our first partner to join the new PlyFASTner Plus® Certified Installer program, Window Shop, LLC. We encourage contractors and homeowners to take advantage of this company’s expertise. Window Shop, LLC Your...
by Glenn | Sep 14, 2020 | Hurricane News, Hurricane Preparation
Hurricane Sally comes not long after Hurricane Laura which hit the coast back in late August. We wrote about that in a previous post where we offered some hurricane protection tips which you can find here. Laura started out as a category 4 with winds reaching speeds...
by Glenn | Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane News, Hurricane Preparation
Official landfall for Hurricane Laura occurred at 1 am, CDT in Cameron, Louisiana. Winds reached 150 mph and pressure of 938 millibars. While Laura is tied with a hurricane from 1856 as the strongest to hit the state of Louisiana, it is, fortunately weakening as it...
by Glenn | Aug 17, 2020 | Hurricane Preparation
Q: What skill level is needed to install PlyFASTner Plus® hardware? Novice Homeowner Do-It-Yourselfer Homeowner Professional Carpenter A: The PlyFASTner Plus® hurricane protection hardware can be installed by any of these! Installation takes just 3 basic steps: Make 2...
by Glenn | Aug 13, 2020 | Hurricane Preparation
In this short article, we will explain why it is important to use building code approved fasteners to board up windows for hurricane protection. Additionally, we’ll point you to an economical hurricane protection system that meets the requirements of the...
by Glenn | Aug 4, 2020 | Hurricane Preparation
The short answer is simple: The first and most important requirement is that the panel material meet building code requirements. These requirements can be met by using ½” CDX plywood. But there are many other types of Wood Structural Panels that can be used to board...
