Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I read recently they have hurricane clips. I found some on amazon. Can be used for clear panels or wood. Here’s to all us us still in Florida in 2024. I’m not near the coast but the season has me taking more precautions.
I bought 2 panels this year. I do remember seeing where you should remove the film, since the heat will make it fuse to the polycarbonate material and is difficult to remove.
The inset gives more protection from wind getting underneath the panel. They don’t actually touch the frame (might scratch it) they are set on the little brackets. Thanks for the comment, good luck in your project.
Was curious, have been looking at these polycarbonate panels as well. For your larger windows and multiple sheets, do you notice any flex or gaps between them allowing hurricane winds to pry them apart??
@@colinauldHi,how did your hurricane windows hold up .insurance is crazy expensive right now.Are you still happy with them.They are so much nicer then the others . Just moved to Florida and have not gone through a hurricane yet and I’m not sure what to expect 🥴
@@mcanultymichelle Hello and yes they did fine for this season of storms. Nothing as powerful as Ian but I have no complaints about them so far. I would definitely use them again considering how easy they were to cut and install. Hope you find something that works for you too. Thanks again for the comment.
Why did you choose to put some of the shutters inside the window opening with l brackets instead of securing them with bolts outside the window opening? Was it only for appearance?
I was in the house as Ian pushed water through the windows and wind whipped all it could get under away. The insert in the window framing deflects some of the wind and having the shutter close to the window framing lets it act as support for the pannel. I only used the outside support method where the curves and windows were so big that concrete anchors would offer more support for openings of that size. A matter of personal taste I think. I’ve just sold the house so maybe the new owner will make some changes. Thanks for the comment.
No I didn’t want to drill into the frame. The bracket allows me to drill into the concrete window opening and have a mount for the little bolt in front of the window. That way I can remove the panel using the wing nuts. I just had hurricane Idalia come through and had to put the panels back up and it worked fantastic. Only took minutes largely because the panel is so light. I had no damage but this storm hit me with more surge than wind driven rain. I hope this helps. There is a section in the video where I went into the bracket which will add more detail. Thanks for the comment, all the best.
Wow thanks,what a great find .looks good and affordable 👍👍👍
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I read recently they have hurricane clips. I found some on amazon. Can be used for clear panels or wood. Here’s to all us us still in Florida in 2024. I’m not near the coast but the season has me taking more precautions.
I bought 2 panels this year. I do remember seeing where you should remove the film, since the heat will make it fuse to the polycarbonate material and is difficult to remove.
Why would you want them pressed right up against the windows?
The inset gives more protection from wind getting underneath the panel. They don’t actually touch the frame (might scratch it) they are set on the little brackets. Thanks for the comment, good luck in your project.
Was curious, have been looking at these polycarbonate panels as well. For your larger windows and multiple sheets, do you notice any flex or gaps between them allowing hurricane winds to pry them apart??
we'll see ... hurricane approaching now so I will know for sure in about 36 hours
@@colinauldHi,how did your hurricane windows hold up .insurance is crazy expensive right now.Are you still happy with them.They are so much nicer then the others . Just moved to Florida and have not gone through a hurricane yet and I’m not sure what to expect 🥴
@@mcanultymichelle Hello and yes they did fine for this season of storms. Nothing as powerful as Ian but I have no complaints about them so far. I would definitely use them again considering how easy they were to cut and install. Hope you find something that works for you too. Thanks again for the comment.
@@colinauld thank you so much for answering.Im going to do what you did.👍
Why did you choose to put some of the shutters inside the window opening with l brackets instead of securing them with bolts outside the window opening? Was it only for appearance?
I was in the house as Ian pushed water through the windows and wind whipped all it could get under away. The insert in the window framing deflects some of the wind and having the shutter close to the window framing lets it act as support for the pannel. I only used the outside support method where the curves and windows were so big that concrete anchors would offer more support for openings of that size. A matter of personal taste I think. I’ve just sold the house so maybe the new owner will make some changes.
Thanks for the comment.
This installation is clean and looks good but check with the produce manufacture on installation requirements before trying this.
How thick are the panels?
About 1/2 to 3/4 I would say. Check with Lowe’s on that one.
I’d say between 1/2 and 3/4 inch
I don’t understand the L bracket. Did you drill into your window frame?
No I didn’t want to drill into the frame. The bracket allows me to drill into the concrete window opening and have a mount for the little bolt in front of the window. That way I can remove the panel using the wing nuts. I just had hurricane Idalia come through and had to put the panels back up and it worked fantastic. Only took minutes largely because the panel is so light. I had no damage but this storm hit me with more surge than wind driven rain. I hope this helps. There is a section in the video where I went into the bracket which will add more detail. Thanks for the comment, all the best.
Did you have to get a permit from the city to install it?
No permit required in my city
are this hurrican rated shutters?
Yes they are. You can get the details at Lowe’s website. They are super light and easy to cut.