Gottfried Green

Illustration by Nancy Doniger

It's getting to be that time of year. June 1st starts hurricane season and it is predicted to be a busy one. The NYTimes highlights The Latest in Shutters for Strom Protection.Basically you have the option of covering your windows with aluminum or a fabric type material to attempt to shield the house from the winds. We'd like to be able to afford impact glass which works similar to that of a car windshield. "Impact-resistant windows have double-paned glass with an inner core that serves as a buffer. The glass, however, can crack and may have to be replaced after a storm, said Dave Olmstead, a code compliance specialist at PGT Industries in Venice, Fla., which manufactures a line of impact-resistant windows called WinGuard. Atrium Companies estimates that outfitting a 15-window house with impact-resistant windows would cost $7,500 to $22,500, depending on the style and material." We are changing gears often as we navigate our way through this and this is one of the decisions that will ultimately depend on cost.

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