Windows And Custom Hurricane Rated Impact Doors

By Eugenia Dickerson

Hurricanes and the extreme weather conditions that come with them are a regular occurrence in many areas. The damage hurricanes cause to homes and businesses runs into millions of dollars each year. Many insurance companies will refuse to insure a property against storm damage, unless the property is fitted with custom hurricane rated impact doors and windows.

High impact doors and windows are quality controlled, manufactured and designed to withstand hurricanes and other extremes of weather. That does not mean that as a buyer you are restricted when it comes to choosing your preferred custom design and finish. You can still add that extra something to the appearance of your property with custom made high impact products.

Custom doors and windows are available in a range of styles and finishes. The basic styles can be customized to your specification by adding frames, panels and glass. The doors and frames are usually manufactured from solid hardwoods such as mahogany and can be treated and stained or painted to your specification.

When investing in your property in this way, it is always advisable to ensure that you use a reliable and trustworthy supplier. It is important to check that the company you buy from and your fitter are qualified and approved to carry out the work. Do not be talked into paying for the work up front, you may have to pay a deposit once the written contract is signed which if standard practice. However, you should not pay for the full job until the work has been completed to your satisfaction.

Damage can occur during transit to the buyer. It is important that the buyer should visually inspect the door when it is delivered and any damage reported to the supplier immediately. As a further check try to arrange for the fitter to be present and carry out a full visuals inspection before the preparation and installation begins.

A door that cannot be hung immediately need to be stored in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area until they are required. They should not be exposed to direct sunlight until they have been finished. They should be handled and stored following the manufacturers instructions to keep them clean and prevent damage prior to and during the installation process.

Wipe down the door and frames to remove any dust. Only when necessary you can lightly sand down the surface to remove stubborn blemishes. Test your stain on a small part of the wood to ensure you will achieve the finish you want.

Doors, frames that are to be stained should be prepped with a pre-stain conditioner to avoid streaks and runs. On the other hand if they are to be painted you should apply a good quality moisture resistant primer. Be sure to allow the pre-stain or the primer to dry fully before applying the finish. Although you will pay more for products, preparation and fitting, your custom hurricane rated impact doors and windows will prove to be good value when they protect your home or your business during extremes of weather.

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