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Storm-ready home services
A stronger roof and protected windows and doors are the core of a storm-ready home. Here are the main services, with licensed Alabama
contractors for each.
Roofing & Fortified RoofsThe roof is usually the first part of a house to fail in high wind. Wind-resistant re-roofing focuses on how the roof deck is fastened to the framing, sealing the deck so water stays out if shingles blow off, and using roof coverings and edge details rated for higher winds. FORTIFIED Roof is a voluntary construction standard from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) that packages these upgrades and verifies them with a third-party evaluator.170 licensed specialistsImpact Windows & GlassImpact-rated windows use laminated or multi-layer glazing in reinforced frames. When the glass is struck it may crack, but the interlayer is designed to keep the opening closed. Glass and glazing contractors also install storefronts, curtain walls and other commercial window systems, and many handle residential replacement windows as well.67 licensed specialistsImpact & Wind-Rated DoorsWind-rated and impact-rated entry doors, sliding glass doors and French doors are tested as complete assemblies (door, frame, glass and hardware). Garage doors are a separate product category but are just as important, since a failed garage door can let wind pressurize the house.20 licensed specialistsStorm Shutters & PanelsStorm shutters cover existing windows and doors. Removable panels mount on tracks or studs before a storm; accordion and roll-down shutters stay attached to the house and close by hand or motor. Shutters can protect openings for less than replacing every window, but someone has to close or install them before each storm.See related contractors
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