The Many Advantages of Passive Hurricane Preparation
When we talk about preparing for a hurricane, we often think of the immediate actions we take when a hurricane is already bearing down on us. From boarding up windows and stocking up on sandbags to clearing your home’s exterior of loose objects and hurricane food prep, these “active” tasks can help protect your home, […]
How to Proactively Prepare for Hurricane Season
An average of three hurricanes strike American coastlines over a two-year period, according to the National Weather Service. Of these, at least one will be classified as a major hurricane with winds of 111 mph or greater. Hurricanes are just one example of extreme weather events that threaten life and property. Storm surges, tropical storms, […]
Six Hurricane Preparation Tips for Homeowners
While boarding windows and prepping sandbags are often top priorities for homeowners when a hurricane is bearing down on them, you don’t have to wait until you’re in the path of a major storm to take steps to protect your home and belongings. Related: Download Our 2021 Hurricane Guide Read on for a roundup of […]
Spring Home Improvement: Why Choose Impact Windows
If eyes are the window to the soul, then windows must be the eyes of the home! We wear sunglasses to protect our eyes from the elements, so what’s the best way to protect our windows from the elements? Choose impact windows. For homes near a coastline, window choice is of the utmost importance. The […]
Protecting your family and property with CGI
The East Coast of the United States is one of the most dangerous locations for Atlantic hurricanes. For residents and businesses living on or near this side of the country, damage caused by these powerful storms can be devastating. All buildings, whether residential or commercial, need to be structurally sound and built to withstand the […]
5 hurricane preparedness tips
Hurricane season 2015 has arrived – are you prepared? We put together five hurricane season preparedness tips to get you started: Know the lingo. Do you know the difference between a watch and a warning? A storm surge and an eye wall? Do the research now – not when a storm is headed for your […]