The necessity to install storm panel to our homes and commercial offices arises due to the fact the number of hurricanes that have hit and caused extensive damage to the property is on rise. Hurricanes that have struck most of places along the coastal areas have been very serious in nature. Although meteorological department could predict the occurrence of the hurricane, people do not know how to respond to such situation. The first thing they would do is evacuate the place and move to other place. This is an alternative but not a solution to the problem. So we need to protect from the storms and the only option would be to install storm panel.

There are various types of storm panels and they are available in different sizes to fit the windows, doors and ventilators. Any person can do installing storm panel made of plywood and it does not require any special skill. Plywood storm panels are boards cut and fixed to the windows fastened to the walls. The wind blows perpendicular it and they can offer resistance to low intensity storms. Plywood shutters resist moderate to high intensity winds, storms and are good for installing storm panel to your home





The specifications of the storm panels and the method of installing storm panel depend and vary on the types and sizes of the panels. You need to be careful while installing storm panel, the general terminology involved in installing this panel is trapped, trapped in width, trapped in height and direct mount. Installing storm panel horizontally using studded angles and direct mount is recommended and additional leverage of 2” on all the sides would be added advantage in withstand storm. Different types of panels can be installed for homes and business establishments and picking up the right one depends on the necessity and requirement.



Various types of panels like plywood, aluminum and steel are placed over the openings that can ideally prevent and protect us against the storms. Every precaution should be taken in installing storm panel properly or it cause more damage than help. Metal storm panels are considered to be better than plywood shutters but they are more expensive.





The primary aim to protect in the event of hurricane or storm should be preplanned well before any occurrence. There has been a significant rise in the occurrence of hurricanes in some places and they need protect from any high intensity of hurricane. Although the occurrence of hurricane could be predicted only few hours before, it may sometimes cause great damage in places where it is least expected or thought off. We need to face the situation and installing storm panel is the only solution. Natural disasters like storms and rains do leave us with lot of grief and loss of property and preparing ourselves to face the situation is the only way.