Hurricane Defense

In the Jacksonville area, it is necessary to protect your home from hurricane damage. But with so much information out there, it can be difficult to determine which hurricane defense options will prevent property damage and which will not.

As a leading Jacksonville window replacement company and home renovator, Miracle Windows & Showers is full of advice about how to ensure that your home is properly protected when hurricane season arrives.

Hurricane Defense Options That Don’t Work

If you are searching for hurricane defense solutions that you can implement to protect your property from harsh weather, you will find lots of advice out there. Unfortunately, many of the recommended solutions are simply not effective. Some hurricane defense options that do not work include:

  • Tape: Many people have heard that you can reinforce your windows during hurricane season by placing tape in the shape of an “X” on your windows. Unfortunately, this is not sound advice. Regardless of what type of tape you use or how you place it, tape will not stop your windows from breaking during a hurricane. In fact, applying tape to your windows can be even more dangerous than doing nothing at all. High winds and flying debris on taped windows can cause larger pieces of glass to break off which can lead to serious injury and harm.
  • Boarding: Wooden boards are another common solution to protect your home against hurricanes. While nailing boards to your windows may provide some protection against wind, they are no match for the high winds that we see during hurricane season. If you board up your windows, you are risking injury and property damage should your wooden boards be torn off by the pressure of high winds.

The Best Way to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season

By far, the best way to protect your home during hurricane season is to add high-quality impact windows and hurricane windows to your Jacksonville property. At Miracle Windows & Showers, we are proud to manufacture and install our own line of durable hurricane and impact windows. These products are designed to withstand high winds. When you work with us on your hurricane window replacement, you will be able to choose from three different window strengths (120 MPH, 150 MPH, and 170 MPH) depending on what you need for your home. With hyper-durable construction, you are guaranteed excellent protection from hurricanes for years to come. Our windows will also add style, energy efficiency, and functionality to your space.

Learn More About Our Services

There are many effective ways to protect your home during a hurricane. Topping the list is the addition of high-quality Jacksonville hurricane windows and Jacksonville impact windows like the ones that we manufacture and install at Miracle Windows & Showers. If you are looking for a skilled window contractor in Jacksonville, we are a team you can trust. Our Jacksonville window company offers high-quality options, beautiful styles, and expert workmanship which will leave your home stylish, functional, and well-protected. With over a decade of experience, a BBB accreditation with an A+ rating, and a stellar reputation, you can count on us for a job well done. Reach out today for your estimate.