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Seasonal

Hurricane Shutter Inspection and Preparation

MODERATE60 minSeasonalPart of Spring Maintenance

Why It Matters

Shutters that do not deploy when a hurricane is approaching leave your windows and home interior exposed to catastrophic wind damage.

Quick Guide

  1. 1

    Gather your tools and materials

    You'll need: Silicone spray, Socket wrench. Materials required: necessary materials.

  2. 2

    Perform the hurricane shutter inspection and preparation

    Test all hurricane shutters for proper operation, lubricate tracks, and verify all mounting hardware.

  3. 3

    Verify and clean up

    Check that the work was completed correctly and clean up your workspace. If if shutters are stuck or hardware is severely corroded, consider calling a professional.

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Tools & Materials

Tools

  • Silicone spray
  • Socket wrench