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Adding wind resistant shutters to windows is an activity in this phase of emergency management?
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How thick is the material used on vinyl shutters?
The thickness of vinyl shutters depends on the brand of the shutter and style of shutter. Many shutters use materials that are between 1/8 of an inch and 1/4 of an inch thick. Advances in vinyl technology make even the thinner shutters dent resistant.
Adding wind resistant shutters to windows is an activity in this phase of emergency?
As this occurs prior to an incident and not in response to or after an incident it can be narrowed down to either the preparedness or mitigation phase.FEMA describes "preparedness" in IS-1 as "Preparedness involves establishing authorities and responsibilities for emergency actions and garnering the resources to support them.""Mitigation" is described as "actions involve lasting, often permanent, reduction of exposure to, probability of, or potential loss from hazard events. They tend to focus on where and how to build."The phase can therefore be narrowed to "Mitigation".Emergency preparedness includes many steps prior to the weather changing. Doppler Radar and flights into storms can give several days to weeks' notice of an advancing storm.. Adding wind resistant shutters to windows would be done in a non-emergency situation in which time can be taken to add protection to a home. As weather worsens, boards could be added to prevent glass from breaking and becoming projectiles during high winds.
What is a window shutter made of?
Window shutters can be interior (inside the house) or exterior (outside the house). Shutters have traditionally been made of wood, especially hardwood, but may also be made of composite. Exterior shutters may also be made of fiberglass, aluminium, iron, wood or fauxwood/plaswood, and high impact resistant plastics applied to wood.
What are pros and cons of wood shutters vs polywood shutters?
Wood shutters can be stained and painted and are a construction material for shutters that has been used for centuries. Polywood are more moisture and impact resistant. However, the polywood is not is strong as wood and may sag if built as a wider panel unless the polywood is reinforced with an inner material like aluminum. Paint does not adhere as well to polywood, so you may have more limited color selection.
Which window shutters are most resistant to corrosion from saltwater?
Any window shutter with corrosion treatment will be great alongside seaside homes that are right up against water.
What is true about radiator shutters?
What do radiator shutters do
Can I trim shutters to fit?
If the shutters are made of wood you can trim them to fit, you can' trim vinyl shutters.
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What window shutters are available that block out heat?
The best shutters for blocking out heat are block out roller shutters.
How much does it cost for window shutters?
Plantation shutters seem to be the most effective and the most popular shutters right now. The prices will vary depending on the size of the shutters you need.
Do these window shutters need to be repainted after the are installed?
Repainting window shutters is a matter of personal decorating taste. No such shutters exist.
What is the best type of hurricane shutters to have in Florida?
The best type pf hurricane shutters to purchase for the southern states is any of them, as long as they are affordable and simple to install and protect you they should be fine. The best hurricane shutters anywhere, not just in the south, are steel impact-resistant shutters. I can't advise on brand, since I'm not in a hurricane zone, but here's an example: http://stormprepare.com/Hurricane_Panel_Shutters.htm
