Plastic Window Guards, Inc

Original 3/8″ Storm Stoppers®:

Made of 3/8” thick translucent waterproof corrugated plastic
85% lighter than plywood (only 20 lbs. per 65 x 108″ sheet)
Stronger and more practical than plywood!
Termite free and won’t warp like plywood!
Easily cut with a box cutter!
Attaches with Dual Lock™ fasteners—no unsightly holes in your home’s exterior (no saw, drill or screws needed)
Successfully lab impact tested for Wind Zones 1 & 2 (up to 130 mph gusts)!
Unlike plywood, can be removed from the inside in an emergency

Doors and windows are vulnerable components of your homes protective shell or envelope because they are easily penetrated by wind-borne debris often generated by the high winds of storms like hurricanes.

If that envelope is breached during a storm because of the failure of windows and doors, wind, wind-driven rain and debris can enter your home causing considerable damage to its interior and your property.

A more critical issue develops when the envelope is breached — high winds can enter your home and exert high pressure on your walls and roof. These internal pressures combined with the external pressure of wind blowing over your home can lead to catastrophic damage.

You can protect your home’s openings by installing impact-resistant windows and doors or installing impact resistant coverings, such as shutters over windows and doors.

Impact resistant glass and shutters are specifically designed to meet a combination of impact and continuous pressure from the wind. Always use products that have been tested to one of these standards and have been designated as such through a recognized product approval system or evaluation report.

-Federal Alliance for Safe Homes(FLASH)