Hurricane Protection
Hurricanes can be devastating to anyone who lives on the Gulf Coast. Protecting your home and family is one of the smartest investments a homeowner can make. 1st Choice Home Improvements offers several different types of hurricane protection. Whether your looking for hurricane windows or hurricane shutters, 1st Choice has you covered. All 1st Choice hurricane shutters and windows are installed to meet Florida Building Codes. This includes pulling a permit and scheduling a final inspection with a county building inspector to confirm proper installation. All of our shutters and impact windows have successfully passed three grueling rounds of missile impact tests (using an 8 ft 2x4 shot directly into the object, while not allowing the 2x4 to penetrate into the opening.

If you do not like the architectural look of hurricane shutters then we have the clear choice for you. Protect your home and family with hurricane windows from 1st Choice. Our hurricane windows contain Impact Glass, a specially laminated glass that is certified to meet the strict Florida building codes to be considered a "Rated" form of hurricane protection. Hurricane windows give you energy efficiency, hurricane protection, security, and peace of mind. Best of all, if you are on vacation away from your home and a hurricane hits, your home is still protected. Your home is Always protected with 1st Choice hurricane windows. Click Here for more information on Hurricane windows...
 
Fabric Shield Wayne-Dalton Fabric Shield Storm Panels, are a highly effective alternative to aluminum or steel hurricane panels. Fabric Shield has trackless mounting and installation is easy as there are no special tools needed. Fabric Shield is lightweight, weighing a fraction of steel or aluminum panels making them easy to handle. Fabric Shield panels are translucent, allowing diffused light to enter the home. Fabric Shield storm panels have smooth, safe edges and are easy to store as the panels may be rolled, lay flat, or hung for compact, easy storage.
      
  
 
 
1st Choice Easy Operating Accordion Shutters
High Velocity Accordion Shutters are ideal for security as well as storm protection. Accordion shutters are permanently installed on the house so they are ready for use at anytime. Accordion shutters can protect a small window or a complete patio, providing a solid wall of aluminum giving you protection, security, and peace of mind. Accordion shutters are available in white, bronze, ivory, and beige.
   
   

 
1st Choice Economical Storm Panels Aluminum Storm Panels are a cost effective way to protect your home. Lightweight panels make for simple installation, quick removal, and can be stacked together for easy storage. Aluminum Storm Panels are installed vertically or horizontal with a direct stud mount.
 
  
    
1st Choice Clear Storm Panels
Clear storm panels are a great way to allow light in your home while keeping it protected. 1st Choice can mix clear panels with aluminum panels to allow light in the home and give you a view outside.
  
1st Choice Colonial Shutters Colonial shutters offer an enhanced curb appeal to the home. Although they look decorative, they are fully functional and "Rated" to meet strict Florida Building Codes. These are two piece permanently mounted shutters. They are hinged on the side and fold into a closed position which latches for protection in the event of a storm.


1st Choice Bahama Shutters
Bahama shutters have a Caribbean style. The Bahama shutter reduces the amount of sunlight entering the window. It also allows cool breezes to pass through the openings. This beautiful style provides privacy and protection by simply lowering and latching the shutter.


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