The Hurricane Post
Certified PlyFastner Plus® Installers
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 Coastal...
Here Comes Sally!
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...
Hurricane Laura and 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...
Installing the PlyFASTner Plus® Hurricane Protection System Hardware is as easy as 1-2-3.
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...
Why Use a Building Code Approved Fastener to Board Up Windows for Hurricane Protection?
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...
What Type of Plywood Should I Use to Board Up Windows for Hurricane Protection?
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...
PlyFASTner Plus® Installed on a new home in South Carolina
One of our newest installations of the PlyFASTner Plus Hurricane Protection System is for a home located along the Stono River in the South Carolina Lowcountry, near Charleston. Our customer is a homebuilder and he served as general contractor to have this place built...
PlyFASTner Plus® – The Affordable Alternative to Hurricane Shutters
Are you looking for a cost-effective alternative to hurricane shutters? We have the answer for you! When debris driven by hurricane force wind breaks a window, rain and debris will be able to enter your house and can result in significant damage. Windows and glass...
Hurricane Preparation
Hurricanes are arguably the most predictable natural disaster, and because there is so much tracking and prediction information available, people often make the mistake of not taking steps to plan and prepare for them before it’s too late. Because hurricanes can...