Tropical Hurricane Panel Co. - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Hurricane Storm Panels

Storm Panels:
1. Our storm panels exceed all Broward, Dade and Palm Beach County Building Codes.
2. We have full panels and half panels. The panels overlap when installed. The full panel will cover a width of 12" and the half panel will cover a width of 6".
3. The panels are corrugated and will store approximately 7 panels to 1" thick.
4. We will make the panels in any length you need. The wind load on that particular opening determines the allowed span(length) of a panel.
5. The panels have two keyholes in the end to except the mounting bolts.

Aluminum Panels or Steel Panels?
1. .050 Aluminum panels with edge wings provide longer spans with no mid fastners.
2. The aluminum panels are lightweight and will not rust. Our 20 gauge steel panels are galvanized but will rust where the mounting holes are drilled and at the ends of the panel where the panel has been cut.

Wall and Ceiling Header:
1. The "h" wall header and "u" ceiling are the preferred top track for panels; they are the only top tracks you can use without a ladder to install your panels.

Our patented storm track systems will give you the most attractive shutter systems in the world.

Finish track
"Storm Track" #ST315
this track, referred to as the "screwless face track," is recommended for homes close to the ocean and other saltwater environments. The Tapcon anchors are not exposed to the elements, this helps to prevent corrosion. This track is desirable when only a 5/8" build out is required.

Recess track
"Storm Track" #ST325
this track is used on new homes under construction and is installed prior to stucco or finish wall material. After final installation, this track cannot be seen. All that is exposed is the vinyl cover, which can be painted to match the exterior color of your home.
When installing this track, we recommend that you spray WD40 on the vinyl cover and require the stucco contractor to wipe off any stucco that is spilled on the cover, while the stucco is still wet. An access hole is required in the face of the track.

Build Out Tract
"Storm Track" # ST410, ST420, ST430
These attractive one-piece, build out tracks, come in 1 in., 2 in. and 3 in. build outs. These tracks are designed to be used when you need to hold the hurricane panels away from the glass that it is protecting. This keeps the panel the required distance from the glass to prevent the deflection of the panel from breaking the glass.
These tracks can also be used to build out hurricane panels to pass objects that are protruding from the wall. This will prevent you from drilling holes in your decorative stucco, banding details, designer shutters and other ornamental architectural elements.

Vinyl Covers
"Storm Track" #ST350
This vinyl cover fits all "Storm Track" products. The vinyl covers prevent stucco, insects and paint from entering the attachment slot in the track.

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