Proper Window Maintenance

Proper Window Maintenace by the Professionals at American Hurricane Solutions
Our windows are the eyes into and out of our home. They let light in and can make your house feel open and light. As you clean your home, sometimes your windows can be overlooked! It is important to keep your windows in good shape to extend their longevity. The best way to protect your windows, of course, is routine inspections and general maintenance. However, windows are generally the part of our home we just forget to clean. Here are some tips from American Hurricane Solutions about how to keep your windows in tip-top shape!

The Environmental Impact

The environment can take it’s toll on windows, especially in Florida. Our windows are typically exposed to harsh sunlight, and the occasional hurricane strength storm. They take a beating! Unfortunately, without regular window maintenance the damage becomes cumulative and eventually, replacement becomes the only economical option. Frames and sashes are subject to changes in size with use and exposure to temperature cycles. As a result, a gap can form between window components, increasing both air and water infiltration. In addition, check the window paint. If the paint is falling off, this can be traced back to moisture damage. Keep an eye on your windows, and if you notice anything different call for an inspection as soon as you can.

What You Can Do

If you see a gap between your window casing and the wall, replace the worn out seal. The gap can lead to loss of energy efficiency. Replacing the seal can also reduce water leaks and helps keep the window securely in place. If you have wooden frames, make sure to repaint them every three or four years. The paint can help protect them from the elements and maintains the appearance of your home. Of course, replace broken glass as soon as you can to keep your home secure. To learn more about how to keep your windows in shape, contact American Hurricane Solutions today!

How do I know when it’s time to replace my home’s windows?

American Hurricane Solutions can help Protect your Home & Save MoneyYour home is the place where you spend the most time in your life. The exterior of your home especially is the first thing you see when arriving. You want your home to look great because that’s where you unwind from a hard day’s work. A looks good, feels good mentality for your home is in order. Today, we’re going to talk about where the light comes through, and how to keep your houses cheery and bright, the windows.

A lot of homes need a window upgrade. Homeowner’s in South Florida are constantly learning more about improving their home’s energy efficiency. Thus, they start looking for ways to cut down on their heating and cooling costs. If you don’t know when the last time your windows were replaced, chances are, it’s beyond time to replace them.

There are quite a few reasons to replace windows. Here are a few!

• Daily exposure to weather and sunlight – some windows get more exposure than others, which means they need to be replaced more.
• Drafty air leaks and water condensing – Cold air infiltrates and heat pours out through the same weak seals, wasting your money.
• Style – there are massive amounts of style choices for windows, and you want your home to look great!
• Hurricane windows – we all live in south Florida, and we’re no stranger to hurricane season. Hurricane and impact windows can drastically lower your costs later, and you don’t even need to put up shutters!

If you’re looking to replace your windows, come visit American Hurricane Solutions! Conveniently located in Miramar, our products are designed to provide maximum storm protection, while also bringing added beauty to your property. We take pride in providing the best in affordable storm protection solutions in South Florida. To learn more about our storm protection products, contact the team at American Hurricane Solutions today for a free estimate.

Hurricane Windows & Doors in Weston

Hurricane Impact Windows & Doors

Floridian’s know that Hurricane season brings with it unpredictable weather. When it’s that time of year, it’s important to be prepared for the sudden and disastrous storms that may be headed your way. When tracking a storm, it’s important to prepare. Gather necessary supplies at least a week before the storm. Clear surrounding debris from around the home and safely secure any loose items that can cause window damage.

You won’t feel ready to hunker-down or get out of town unless you know your home is safe and prepared to weather the storm. Regular windows and doors offer little resistance against the varied debris that fly in hurricane winds. Hurricane impact windows and doors will save you the time and headache of putting up shutters days before a storm.

Year-long Security

Having impact windows and doors will reduce the preparation time and guarantee premium protection during the terrible winds, rain and debris. Impact windows and doors can protect you from more than just hurricanes. They also provide break-in and burglary prevention by offering strength and durability.

American Hurricane Solutions has the best collection of WindGuard Impact Windows in South Florida and a complete inventory of Doors from PGT. Each window and door is created with the latest technology to withstand impact from the hardest winds and all debris, because nothing is more important than keeping your home and family safe. American Hurricane Solutions can help you find the right impact window and door solutions to keep your home and family secure for next hurricane season and all year long.

Final Word

Impact windows and doors offer many solutions to your home security needs whether it be to withstand the intensity of a hurricane or protect your family from an intruder. Be prepared this hurricane season and all year long with impact windows and doors from American Hurricane Solutions. Contact the team at American Hurricane Solutions and ask for a free estimate.

Tax Credit for Storm Windows

image (7)  Your home is the biggest investment most people make in your life. Especially in Florida, impact windows and doors are the first form of defense when it comes to hurricane season. Some of the most serious damage caused to homes during a hurricane is from flying debris that can collide with your building materials at incredibly high speeds. American Hurricane Solutions has the best inventory of Impact Windows in South Florida. Each window is created with the latest technology to withstand the highest winds. Today, American Hurricane Solutions is here to help you with getting your storm windows and qualify for a possible tax credit as well!

The IRS offers tax credits for qualifying energy-efficient home improvements. Storm windows can save you about 15% to 40% on your energy bill. Impact Windows and Doors include sound reduction, UV reduction, increased comfort, reduced condensation, sun control, sash protection and security. Best of all, replacing glass windows and doors in your home or commercial property will save you money on your electric bill and provide the security you need.

Here are a few Tax Credit details you that may be helpful in making your decision on replacing your glass windows and doors of your home or commercial property:

• Available through 2016
• 10% of expenditures, up to $500 for the year, for all energy improvements combined.
• Save receipts and each manufacturer’s certification statement, which is used to find qualifying products.
• The credit applies to improvements such as adding insulation, energy efficient exterior windows and energy-efficient heating and air conditioning systems.
• File IRS Form 5695/ Refer to your Tax Advisor for more information

The professionals at American Hurricane Solutions Inc. take pride in providing the most innovative storm protection products on the market. We’re happy to provide you with the knowledge impact windows and doors and the tax credits associated with it! While we are not tax advisors, we do recommend you speak to your Accountant for more information on Tax Savings or visit the following website for more information on Florida Homeowner Tax Credits on Energy Efficient Properties. WWW.IRS.GOV

Impact Windows and Doors Help Keep Your Home Burglar-Proof

Improving your doors and windows can prevent break-ins
Everyone wants to keep their home safe, whether it’s from the elements or from a would-be robber. Lucky for you, our Impact Windows and Doors do more than just protect your home from the destruction that hurricanes and storms can cause. They also, along with providing UV protection, filtering outside noise and lowering your energy costs, can help to prevent break-ins, so you can have peace of mind not just from hurricanes and storms but also people attempting to break into your home. Obviously, it’s something that no one likes to think about, and we all would like to prefer to assume that we live in a safe area, especially in some quieter areas of Pembroke Pines or Weston. But just like it pays to be prepared for a hurricane though you hope one will never come, you should be equally prepared for the worst when it comes to potential break-ins. So how do they provide protection against intruders? Let us give you the rundown.

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Taking the Guesswork Out of Choosing a Contractor

Some essential tips for taking the stress out of hiring a contractor

For so many homeowners, the idea of a major home renovation project is a major cause for stress, and not even because of the work itself, but the process of finding a contractor who is reliable, competent and will get the job done instead of leaving you in the dust with a half-finished project. Here at American Hurricane Solutions, we can be relied upon to provide the highest quality products and services to the South Florida area when it comes to window and door protection. But when you’re hoping to start a different kind of home renovation, here are our top tips and advice for choosing a reputable contractor who can take the stress out of your next home improvement project:

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It’s Easy Being Green

American Hurricane Solutions is Ygrene Certified! Here’s how it helps you

In today’s high-tech world, there are so many easy ways to improve your environmental impact, and almost no excuse not to. In fact, you can enjoy cost savings on energy consumption and know that you’re doing your part to be environmentally friendly just by getting some of our products installed! Here at American Hurricane Solutions, our products not only provide maximum storm protection, security and a way to save some energy, they’re also among the most environmentally friendly you can find in South Florida! We are a Ygrene-certified contractor, which means we can install the latest in energy-efficient products that limit your energy consumption and help conserve natural resources.

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Why Do I Need Hurricane Impact Windows in Florida?

You might think that you don’t need to worry about Hurricane protection. After all, the last hurricane that did some damage to South Florida was Hurricane Wilma back in 2005. That was quite a while ago, and it’s important to remember that here in South Florida, we have had complete devastation due to the wrath of hurricanes. Do you know if your home in Weston can stand up to hurricane force winds? Without quality impact windows in South Florida, the answer is no. If your home in Weston can sustain the actual hurricane, then the next path of destruction comes from flying debris, which will be flying through the air and hitting your house, condo, or office with extreme force and high speeds. That’s why you need to head to American Hurricane Solutions for the best inventory of WindGuard Impact Windows in Weston. Every window is created with the latest technology to resist the highest winds charted. However, impact windows do so much more than protect you home from a hurricane.

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