Each property presents a different set of challenges and requirements when it comes to selecting and installing impact doors. While it is difficult to determine which doors or windows would benefit most from impact installations without surveying the property, you should always consider protecting every entry point to your home. Why Do I Need Impact…
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South Florida homeowners understand the importance of investing in impact doors, given the frequency and impact of the hurricanes and tropical storms we experience. However, with so many options available on the market, you might be confused about what type of impact-rated door is best for protecting your property. One of the highest-quality aluminum doors…
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Impact window ratings can be a little confusing. At ASP Windows and Doors, we’re experts in supplying and installing the best hurricane impact windows. We provide you with an overview, so you can make an informed decision when buying impact windows. Let’s begin with the basics. Two terms you might come across when doing your…
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Hurricane apps, storm tracker apps, and weather apps are a dime a dozen lately. It seems like there’s a new “best of” list appearing every week as we enter hurricane season 2019. So, how can you cut through the noise and determine the best weather apps for South Florida? With the local hurricane experts at…
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Chances are pet safety isn’t at the top of your list when preparing for a hurricane. You have to consider things like making sure your home is protected, securing your roof, gathering water and nonperishable food, and much more. So, making sure Fido or Mittens are safe can often take a backseat. That’s why the…
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Florida homeowners have a lot on their plate. Sure, the real estate market is strong, and home values are steady, but there are hurricanes and tropical storms to worry about. There are also all the worries that go along with tropical storms – damaged homes, losing power (and AC!), denied insurance claims, flood insurance premiums,…
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Remember Hurricane Irma? The 2017 storm was the strongest Atlantic Ocean hurricane EVER. It killed more than 100 people and caused more than $77 billion in hurricane damage throughout the Caribbean and United States. Now Irma was a Category 5 hurricane, which is the most severe type and also the rarest. Still, it raises a…
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Installing impact windows is just about the smartest thing you can do as a South Florida homeowner. Want to know why? Here are the five biggest benefits of impact glass. The Highest Level of Protection There are few benefits of impact glass that are as important as protection. Sure, the rest of this list is…
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Some people swear by impact windows. Other people stand behind accordion shutters. What’s a confused South Florida homeowner to do? How can you protect your house during our notorious hurricane season with all this conflicting information out there? Well, you’re in luck because today we’re here to settle the age-old debate of hurricane shutters vs…
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South Florida’s hurricane season is notoriously brutal. Beginning in June and stretching to November, hurricane season brings with it a barrage of storms that seem to get worse every year. Thankfully, this year isn’t expected to be as bad as some previous years. Still, even the smallest storms can cause an outsized impact ranging from…
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