Fabric Shutters "Fabric-Shield Protects Against The Storm."
Fabric -Shutters Storm Panels are a highly effective alternative to steel or aluminum hurricane panels. These PVC coated woven fabric panels are tested to block wind, rain and storm-driven projectiles. Yet Fabric -Shield™ panels are easy to handle and translucent, allowing light to enter.
- Standard and custom sizes available
- Lightweight, easy to handle and store
- Quick to deploy and remove
- Translucent, allowing diffused light to enter
Mt. Hope, OH (February 15, 2005) ASFH announces the introduction of a new product category to its offering - Fabric-Shutter Storm Panels. These panels are designed to cover windows, doors, and other home openings and protect against the destructive forces of hurricanes. However, they are completely different from traditional steel and aluminum panels that are now in common use.
Fabric-Shutter Storm Panels are made of PVC coated fabric that is tested to block wind, rain, and storm-driven projectiles to meet stringent building code requirements. The fabric is a natural translucent white color enabling homeowners to have more light in the house during the day. This is very helpful if a storm has knocked out power, or for those homeowners who leave the panels up for an extended period of time.
"We are pleased to introduce this innovative product," said John Dudley, corporate marketing manager. "Unlike other steel and aluminum panels, the Fabric-Shutter Storm Panels are lightweight and easy to handle. In fact, they are three to eight times lighter than most metal storm panels. Other advantages to homeowners are that the panels allow for compact storage because they can be rolled up, laid flat or hung up, and they do not have sharp edges that can cause injury."
Fabric-Shutter Storm Panels can be a good addition to a dealer's windload rated product offering since they are sold to homeowners in hurricane prone areas who also need hurricane resistant homes. No special tools are required for installation, as the panels simply attach to the structure with grommets. They are available in standard sizes to cover many masonry window openings and are also available in custom sizes.
For now, the panels will be sold in Florida only, but more states are expected to be added once approvals are granted. For more information, contact ASFH customer service at 1-678-382-0335.
CODE COMPLIANT
– Florida
Statewide Product Approval #FL2187, #FL3227. Texas Dept. of Insurance (TDI)
Approval SHU – 102
Light weight – Weigh a fraction of steel or aluminum panels making them easy to handle
Convenient – Panels may be rolled, laid flat or hung for compact, easy storage.
Attractive – No exterior housing or tracks
TESTED EFFECTIVE: FABRIC SHUTTERS STORM PANELS pass windload, impact and cycling testing in accordance with:
Miami-Dade County Protocols PA 201-94 & pa 203-94
Florida Building Code TAS 201, TAS 202, AND TAS 203
Design Pressure = +62/-66psf
Test Pressure = =93/-99psi