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2. Hurricane shutter - Wikipedia

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   Tapco Hurricane Screens are powder coated and made out of heavy-duty aluminum frames with stainless steel mesh used for the screening material. Also used are awning shutters, with a horizontal hinge above the opening being protected. Hurricane fabric coverings are a newer, relatively lower cost type of shutter.

3. Storm window - Wikipedia

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   On older houses, storm windows were installed in autumn when the window screens were removed; later homes had the pieces combined in one unit. Similarly, storm doors (also called "screen doors") allow similar energy savings for the necessarily less efficient primary doors – the screen allows for summer ventilation.

4. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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   A Category 5 hurricane-proof log house is resistant to winds up to 245 miles per hour (394 km/h). Wall logs in such construction must be made of glued laminated timber and all other components of the house, including hurricane straps, must be hurricane-resistant.

5. How to prepare your home for a hurricane - AOL

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   A hurricane can cause power outages and surges that can wreak havoc on your appliances and electronics. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to avoid potential damage. For example ...

6. Laminated glass - Wikipedia

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   In geographical areas requiring hurricane-resistant construction, laminated glass is often used in exterior storefronts, curtain walls, and windows. Laminated glass is also used to increase the sound insulation rating of a window, because it significantly improves sound attenuation compared to monolithic glass panes of the same thickness.

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