Hurricane Storm Panel Shutters

• Hurricane Storm Panel Shutters are available for purchase for your installation. The installation of hurricane storm panel shutters is not performed by StormPrepare.
   

• Adhere to all applicable local Building Codes and permits for hurricane storm panels in your town, county, and state. StormPrepare is not responsible for obtaining or verifying proper local hurricane storm panel shutter installation guidelines, permits, or authorizations.

The Hurricane Storm Panels offered at StormPrepare have been designed in accordance with the 2001 edition of the Florida Building Code, and have design wind loads for a basic wind speed of 145 mph in accordance with ASCE 7-98 Standard. The Storm Panel's adequacy for impact and fatigue resistance has been verified in accordance with Section 1606.1.4 of the 2001 Florida Building Code as per PA-201, PA-202, and PA-203.

StormPrepare  offers Hurricane Storm Panels that have been issued a Notice of Acceptance (NOA) from the Miami Dade County Product Control Division. The products have been designed to comply with the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) of the Florida Building Code.

a.) 0.030" 24 Gage Galvanized Bertha Steel Storm Panel
Miami-Dade County, Florida NOA Number 04-0517.01, Expiration Date 06/07/2009, Drawing No. 02-446, dated September 05, 2002.

The 24 Gage Galvanized Bertha Steel Storm Panel Product Approval Installation Drawing No. 02-446 is available for download (735 KB) as a PDF file here: Drawing No. 02-446.

b.) 0.050" Solid Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel
Miami-Dade County, Florida NOA Number 03-0707.02, Expiration Date 08/07/2008, Drawing No. 03-141, dated July 02, 2003.

The 0.050" Solid Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel Product Approval Installation Drawing No. 03-141 is available for download (7.27 MB) as a PDF file here: Drawing No. 03-141.

How to order Hurricane Storm Panels:

First, please contact your town and/or county Building Code Department. Find out how to apply for a permit to install hurricane panels. Inquire about the hurricane panel code requirements that are necessary within your town. Learn all of the details required to "pull a permit" through final inspection.

Your Homeowners Insurance Company may provide a discount if your home has approved hurricane panels installed. However, in most cases, the installation must be approved through a legal building permit. Before starting the project, check with your insurance company for the proper document requirements.

Next, you will require accurate WIDTH x HEIGHT "inches" measurements of all the openings you need to install panels. Write down the measurement of each opening in WIDTH (inches) x HEIGHT (inches) format.

For each opening, note the number of inches from the window glass to the outside wall. This important measurement will determine if you require header and track "buildouts" (please refer to installation drawings provided above for details).

The correct WIDTH, HEIGHT, and BUILDOUT "inches" measurements for each opening are mandatory to perform an accurate estimate.

Next, you must decide on either the ALUMINUM panel, or the GALVANIZED STEEL panel. Aluminum panels weigh less and are easier to store and install, but, aluminum panels will cost more than galvanized steel panels. For ease of installation during storm emergencies, we recommend aluminum. Both metals meet the HVHZ Florida Building Code approvals.

Pricing:

MINIMUM ORDER $200.00

a.) 0.030" 24 Gage Galvanized Bertha Steel Storm Panel

* (Full panel) 13.375 wide

* (Half panel) 6.125 wide coverage

* Headers, Tracks, and Hardware are not included and are priced separately according to measurements and total job requirement.

b.) 0.050" Solid Bertha Aluminum Storm Panel

* (Full panel) 13.375 wide coverage

* (Half panel) 6.125 wide coverage

* Headers, Tracks, and Hardware are not included and are priced separately according to measurements and total job requirement.

Shipping and Sales Tax charges:

Florida

• Shipping truck freight anywhere within the State of Florida is No charge. Panels must be delivered to a Loading Dock Facility.
   
• Florida Sales Tax 6% must be added to all orders delivered to any Florida address.

Outside Florida

• Shipping truck freight charges for delivery outside the State of Florida is quoted by job total weight and distance.
• No Sales Tax is added to a Hurricane Storm Panel order with a delivery address outside the State of Florida.

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Hurricane Storm Panel Shutters and supplies are available from Storm Prepare to help you get ready for the storm.