We on Guam are located in a region which is often affected by strong storms and typhoons. We who have lived here for a while can recall the devastation brought upon the many homes on the island, after Super Typhoon Paka, Pongsona, and more. We are asked this question many times: What is the best way to protect my home from destructive weather?
Our answer is:
Invest in Typhoon Shutters.
Typhoon Shutters offer an affordable solution to damage caused by bad weather. During strong winds and rain, the glass windows are the first to go, shattering into pieces, allowing all the damaging winds and rain to enter your home or office and causing expensive and dangerous destruction. Most often, the doors (usually the main entrance door) is also pushed and knocked in, again allowing your home or office to become flooded.
A One Time investment into typhoon shutters, especially the type available at Guam Tile Center, will go a long way. In the event that bad weather is approaching, you can simply slide typhoon shutter into place, secure and lock them, and sit safely inside your home while the bad weather outside passes you by. Your windows and doors will remain safe and in place. You can secure you entire house in 15-30 minutes.
There are various types of shutters, but ion Guam, “Accordion Shutters” work the best:
These one- or two-piece hurricane shutters are housed beside the windows or doors when not in use. They unfold accordion-style to cover and protect during a storm.
Advantages:
> Permanently affixed beside the windows and don't require any extra storage space.
> Can easily be made storm-ready by one person.
> Some models can be locked with a key and may be used as a theft deterrent.
Typhoon Shutters can protect your home or office from more than just Typhoons. Shutters actually can serve as protection from theft and break ins…especially when you are not on the island (on vacation, for example).
Typhoon shutters can also help bring your home’s insurance rates down, usually allowing you to “waive typhoon insurance coverage”.
Lastly, typhoon shutters add value to your home or commercial building.
In the end, Typhoon Shutters are a sound investment, and we at Guam Tile Center are ready to measure, design, build, and install your typhoon shutters today! Call us at 647-1888/1889 or email us.