When it comes to protecting your home with hurricane storm panels, you have a few options: multiwall polycarbonate, aluminum, and plywood. Your decision will come down to some key considerations: strength, durability, ease of installation, budget, etc. We compare these top three materials used for hurricane protection to help you find the right protection for you.
Regardless of which materials hurricane storm panels you ultimately purchase, you want a product or system that has been tested and certified as passing one of the large missile (i.e. 9-lb 2×4 wood member striking end on at a specified impact speed) impact-resistant standards. See Local and National Standards to get more information on the various test standards and performance requirements.
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