Friday, December 27, 2013

Custom Hurricane Rated Impact Doors Protect Your Property

By Eugenia Dickerson


Anyone living in a known hurricane area will benefit from installing custom hurricane rated impact doors. The financial impact of storm damage to homes and business has made the insurance industry wary of providing cover for storm damage. Many insurers will not provide cover for a home or business which does not have adequate storm damage prevention measures in place.

Although these external door and window fitments are designed and manufactured to a strict quality standard to protect your property during periods of extreme weather conditions. There is no need to sacrifice style and design when it comes to choosing your new custom made doors and windows. You can choose from a range of finishes and designs that will add to the curb appeal of your property.

Each manufacturer will have their own designer range of external doors. The basic design is customized to the customers specification by using different panels and surrounds. Most of the high impact range are manufactured from solid hardwoods with mahogany being used most often. The wood can be stained or painted to fit in with the buyers specification.

As with any products, buyers need to ensure they are buying from a reliable and honest source. Those selling and fitting this type of product are regulated by the industry and the state and are required to be registered. There is always a question mark over the quality and reliability of products from unauthorized sources. Cash should not exchange hands until a written contract is agreed and signed, at which point a deposit should be paid. The outstanding bill should be paid when the job comes to a satisfactory conclusion.

When your custom made door and fitments are delivered, inspect them yourself to ensure they have not been damaged during transit. Whenever possible arrange for the fitter to be on hand when they arrive and ensure that they also check and sign off on the condition. Any damages need to be reported usually within a specified time limit to the seller who is responsible for liaising with the manufacturer.

Once you receive your door and window frames store them as instructed by the manufacturer. You will need a space which is clean, cool, well-ventilated and out of direct sunlight. Wear appropriate gloves when handling the products and take care not damage them when moving them before you are ready to start installing them.

Preparing for installation requires the door and fitments to be cleared of any dust with a clean cloth. Remove stubborn marks or stains by lightly sanding the area. Choose a small area on which to test the stain to ensure it achieves the desired finish.

If you are preparing your door and window frames for staining, first use a pre-stain conditioner to prevent streaking when you apply the stain. If you want to paint your doors and windows, apply a moisture resistant primer and allow drying before applying your paint. Lack of preparation can result in streaks and variations in the finished color. Custom hurricane rated impact doors and windows will cost more but will ultimately provide value for money when installed and cared for properly.




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