This is the great gray beast. Still think it's a good idea? I love the aluminum clamshell awning/hurricane shutters. They are no longer legal to install, since they tend to land somewhere in the mid-Atlantic during hurricanes. We still have them because of their inherent beauty and style. Actually, we are opting to SPEND MORE MONEY (our new mantra) and install impact resistant glass (like windshields in a car) that are tested by ramming a 2x4 into them at 35 mph, followed by 2 hours of 140 mph wind. If they hold, even though cracked by the 2x4, they pass. With them, we don't need shutters. We think that will be a big benefit to any prospective buyers and will, hopefully, increase the selling price by more than their cost.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
The house front
This is the great gray beast. Still think it's a good idea? I love the aluminum clamshell awning/hurricane shutters. They are no longer legal to install, since they tend to land somewhere in the mid-Atlantic during hurricanes. We still have them because of their inherent beauty and style. Actually, we are opting to SPEND MORE MONEY (our new mantra) and install impact resistant glass (like windshields in a car) that are tested by ramming a 2x4 into them at 35 mph, followed by 2 hours of 140 mph wind. If they hold, even though cracked by the 2x4, they pass. With them, we don't need shutters. We think that will be a big benefit to any prospective buyers and will, hopefully, increase the selling price by more than their cost.
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So, where should we send your things? No chance, you're coming back here.
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