Designed for eligible openings
Windows, doors, and larger glazed openings need a site-specific review of size, anchoring surfaces, obstructions, access, and system limits.
Hurricane fabric · Opening protection
Plan the protection before the warning.
Hurricane fabric is a removable opening-protection system, designed around the panel, attachments, anchors, and building together. We begin with the opening and the applicable requirements, then plan for fit, labeling, storage, and homeowner deployment.
01 · Understand the system
The fabric is one part of the assembly.
A high-strength woven panel works with reinforced edges, fasteners, anchors, spacing, structural substrate, and the installation method. Suitability depends on the complete selected system and the actual opening.
Removable and organized
After the threat passes, panels can be removed and stored. Clearly labeled panels and a practiced deployment plan make the system easier to use.
Documentation matters
Ask which complete system is proposed and what testing, approved limits, attachment details, and project requirements support its use.
02 · From survey to deployment
Details resolved before the storm season.
Opening protection takes more than a measurement. The planning process addresses the building, the system, and the person who will deploy it.
Survey and match
Document the opening, surrounding construction, access, and suitable anchoring surfaces; identify the system and applicable project requirements.
Measure and fit
Plan panel coverage and attachment layout, then test-fit each approved opening with the specified hardware and installation details.
Label and explain
Photograph and label the panels, organize storage, and walk through attachment, inspection, and seasonal preparation with the homeowner.
03 · Clear limits
One part of a wider resilience plan.
Opening protection does not make a home hurricane-proof. Product, engineering, permit, and installation requirements vary with the system, building, exposure, and jurisdiction.
Water and other hazards
Fabric is not waterproof and does not stop flooding, storm surge, landslides, or water entering elsewhere.
The rest of the building
It does not strengthen a weak roof, wall connection, garage door, or foundation, or replace evacuation orders and household emergency planning.
The complete installation
Performance depends on a suitable system that is correctly anchored, maintained, and deployed. Work is quoted in writing, with permit and specialty work handled by appropriately licensed professionals.
Keep learning
Start with reliable guidance.
FEMA’s Wind Retrofit Guide discusses opening-protection systems. DOE/PNNL explains why impact protection and the wind pressure on the underlying door are separate considerations.
A little clarity
Questions, answered.
Is all hurricane fabric the same?
No. Panels, reinforced edges, hardware, attachment spacing, opening limits, and supporting test documentation differ. A material sample is not the same as a tested installed assembly.
Can it cover every window or door?
Not automatically. Opening size, wall construction, anchoring substrate, edge distances, obstructions, access, and the selected system's limits all matter.
Will a system reduce my insurance premium?
Ask your insurer before choosing a system. Any eligibility or discount depends on the insurer's requirements, product documentation, and property; it is not guaranteed.
When should I start planning?
Before a watch or warning. Surveying, documentation, fabrication, installation, test-fitting, and practice take time.