This is a great piece of information! The generic term for this kit is "Hurricane Anchoring Kit (25-Pack)". The Storm Guard and Confast brands has one, and it has increased in price. Not everybody has a "Lowes" near by, but Home Depot and some major hardware stores have them. You can google it to watch a video regarding installation etc. I am not trying to promote any particular brand, but this will help to get them early before the Atlantic hurricane season, which is around the corner. I heard it is going to be a good one, and as you know, the first "close call" of the season, the local inventory of the closest hardware store, is going to disappear. Good luck!
People here complaining about the plywood thickness, did it ever cross your mind that he used the thin plywood for demo purposes? The video's topic is about installing the shutters, not the shutter itself.
That plywood looks awfully thin...definitely not at least 5/8". Main problem I have with plywood is the weight of lifting it up to hang. Okay for smaller windows but gets pretty heavy for picture windows.
You can get shutters cut to size that are much lighter and easier to handle plus they can also withstand a greater impact then the plywood. Plywood is just a less expensive option. I used to use plywood and it would take me and my buddy hours and it be totally exhausting for both of us. Then we would have to go do his house. After I got the shutters it takes less than 45 minutes to do the whole house by myself without even breaking a sweat.
@@hirc2007 Mine are made of lexan i think. Its like plexiglass which is great because you can still see what is happening outside. They are the same shape as the wavy aluminum ones. My wife got them from a storm shutter company.
@@MSG685 I was considering lexan also for the lightness and the ease of installion for the wife if I'm no longer around...but after watching a 2x4 cannon test..I started looking at hurricane fabric...but kind of pricey and the flex bothers me..might consider building a temporary stud wall in front of the window... attachment between roof eaves and sidewalk and attach the hurricane fabric to the temp structure....boy price on lumber went up...guess I will concentrate on the garage door first.
True, but if the person lack of resources or the local hardware inventory is depleted (aluminum shutters etc.) is better than nothing. I endure CAT 4 (was really a 5 for a few hours before hitting us hard) and is no joke.
Wow Thank you Richard for that extremely helpful tip on preventing water damage to your home while your away. I look forward to seeing your next informational tip to help prevent insurance issues with my home. I hope you will be addressing other types of insurance issues as well like auto, boats, campers etc.
