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1(866)470-0133 | Find general inquries about hurricane protection. Hurricane Protection FAQs General questions, detailed answers, and relevant sources. Useful Sources What to do in case a hurricane approaches? North Atlantic Hurricane Season. From: June 1st. Until: November 30th. NOAA Have you thought about how to get your property ready for the hurricane season? You can contact us to get a free in site quotation and clarify all your doubts about the different products we offer to keep your openings protected, and which options best suits your home. Helpful Sources: US Department of Defense: https://www.defense.gov/Spotlights/Hurricane-Preparedness/ Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Check List): https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Hurricane%20Preparedness%20Checksheet508Compliant.pdf Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM): https://www.floridadisaster.org https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/preparing-for-hurricane-season/ Alert Florida (FDEM's alert system): https://apps.floridadisaster.org/alertflorida/ Florida Department of Health Hurricane and Severe Weather Information: http://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/hurricane/index.html During an emergency: During an active hurricane in your area , you must follow expert advice and guidelines. For Emergencies, call 911 . Evacuate along with local authorities directions . Our products will make the best to avoid the wind pressure break through your openings, including possible debris projectiles. Check our products at the DBPR clicking on the brands below . Getting prepare: First, make a plan before hurricane season, and seek the instructions of your location agencies such as firefighters, police, and government. Cities often bring inspections, and independent inspectors can tell which reinforcements your property needs before hurricane season arrives. Prepare food for some days and medic kits for each person. If you get hurricane certified unit products with our company, you will be able to open certain units from inside the house, so you have emergency exits prepared, being able to make an evacuation plan in case you need to leave seeking expert instructions. If you are able to afford a house generator, get one. Otherwise, camping portable power stations, are great alternatives for less than $400.00. Get batteries and lights for each person. Don't use candles or other light sources that need fire to avoid a bigger disaster, but get some to strictly use as the last resource once the hurricane emergency has ceased. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Track active hurricanes online, https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ National weather system: Hurricane Categories, https://www.weather.gov/mfl/saffirsimpson . The following YouTube video link is meant to let viewers get a better idea on how to get prepared: We recommend always seeking professionals instructions and advice. During an Emergency, Call 911. The State Assistance Information Line at 800-342-3557 can provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding any emergencies. Couty regulations on hurricane protecion products Where do I check my county regulations on hurricane protection products? You can find this information directly at your corresponding tax district, County or City website. Call directly to your corresponding tax district county or city building division for advice. You can always identify your tax district in your summary appraiser public records at through the Florida Department of Revenue , by looking at it on your county's property appraiser summary, by address search. You can get your corresponding county by zip-code at: Florida Surplus Lines Service Office website (FS LSO). Once you know your tax district , go to your tax district County or City website. Then, open the corresponding link from your county/ city link from the following State of Florida official websites: Main county and cities websites list: https://www.stateofflorida.com/cities-by-county/ Official County Websites: https://openmyfloridabusiness.gov/county-websites/ Alternatively, you can check for the same information using an interactive map at: https://www.beycome.com/blog/property-tax-number-florida/ . Where can shtters be installed? Where can shutters be installed? Hurricane shutters are all exterior mounted. They are normally installed at low-height buildings (1-6 floors), balconies, rooftops, and any other site where you can close them easily and with no risks. For higher buildings and windows that cannot be opened at a high level, impact windows or electric roll down shutters are better options. Panels can be installed from the first to the second floor. Roll Down Shutters from the first floor and ahead, ideal for commercial establishments. Accordion Shutters from the first floor and ahead as long as it can be operated with no risks. Accordion shutters, panels, and roll-down shutters can be installed over bars, making what we call a build-out. It will increase its cost due to material, and labor. If the bars have enough space, the accordion shutter can be installed inside the bars. If the client prefers, we can remove the bars, which have a lower cost than the built-out to retire the bars. In some cases, for storm panels and roll-down shutters, it may be necessary to remove the bars, and it is as well the most advisable option due to labor, cost, and materials. Accordion shutters can be installed at garages, transforming the lower track into a bump (It is cars' wheels safe). On the other hand, we can install the lower track of a garage door entrance, so that it is part of the floor making what we call a built-in track. It increases the cost due to installation labor. Build-in tracks are also advisable for main entrances or long openings such as sliding doors or terrace-alike structures. On the other hand, lower tracks can be removable , which means that they can be stored and screwed back on the floor. At close coast locations with a prepared aluminum alloy for salty weather. Will the lower track be an obstacle on entrances? No. The lower track for entrances is normally made with a low bump shape to walk over it, but in special cases, it can be installed so that it is easily removable or installed as part of the floor. The best option will be performed for installation, depending on the installation setting requirements. In what blade section is the accordion shutter's locker located? FAQs - Locker placement Locks are strategically located by our installation team for manufacture. Accordion shutters can be locked from the interior, exterior, or both sides of an opening. If the locker system is placed from the interior section facing the wall, the user simply needs to open the window, or similar opening, and close the accordion shutter. The Florida Building Code require, in the possibility of an emergency, an emergency exit operable from the interior, Including the Garage Door, or first floors. Locks installed inside the device mechanism have a keyless mechanism to be used. You can open it similarly as if you had a key. Higher than the first floor, locks are required inside the accordion mechanism. At least it is a Fixed Window. For doors, sliding doors, and similar openings, there is a type of lock that can be used from both sides. An egress lock. Accordion shutter locks can be placed along the blade height and joints structure. The placement depends on how the opening unit opens. The accordion lock is going to be located where you can reach it comfortably. The fastest and easiest way the user could manipulate the accordion mechanism. For example: If a window opens from the bottom side, it will be placed in the lower section of the structure. If a window opens from either side, it will be placed on that section of the structure. My shutters have become noisy over time. What should I do now? FAQs - Accordon shtters noice? Retracted blades by their own will slide along the rails if your unit lacks of stoppers. Make sure to place the stoppers, clips, or band, after each use. Make sure to place the stoppers/clips close to the blades as much as possible, and that the blades are tight enough. If your Accordion Shutters have pins, make sure the pin is well tighten. Contact us if there are lost stoppers or clippers to replace them. All Clippers and Stoppers are standard, so any other should work properly if gotten from a verified home improvement retailer store (Such as Lowes, or Home Depot, even From Online Stores). Remember to remove the clippers and save them inside your property when making use of your units. This could also mean the unit is in the need of maintenance. It normally happens due to lack of care and attention. Be aware that lack of maintenance can void our given warranty. On the other hand, If a unit still sounds too much, you may need further assistance . Contact your manufacturer. Why to contract a company and not installing the storm panels by myself? Totally fair question — especially if you're dealing with a one-story home or smaller openings. But here’s the thing: while it can be a DIY job, there are a bunch of solid reasons why having a professional handle it might actually save you time, money, and a lot of headaches in the long run. First off , when you hire a company like ours, you're getting people who do this all the time. We know how to install storm panels correctly, safely, and in full compliance with Florida Building Code standards. We even work along with your HOA for free to comply with aesthetic guidelines and keep your community appearance. That means no guesswork — just proper protection. Plus, our panels are hurricane-certified, tested, and registered, so you know they’ll actually hold up in a serious storm (not just some look-alike products that won’t perform under pressure, these are registered products that have passed testing and were certified for hurricane protection). Then there’s the efficiency factor. Let’s be real: installing panels is no joke. It’s physical work, especially if you're dealing with awkward sizes, ladders, or tricky corners, even for single story homes with not too many windows, or standard sizes, they are heavy. Perhaps most hurricanes pass during nighttime. We get in, get the job done right, and you don’t have to spend your weekend wrestling with sharp metal blades and figuring out which screw goes where, and then figuring out next year why your panel blades do not align each other because you forgot to label them in groups. We also know how to handle non-standard walls and tricky installations — something most homeowners don’t want to deal with. Safety is a big one too. Even if it's just one story, lifting heavy panels, using power tools, and working on ladders all come with risks. Our team is trained, insured, and properly equipped. No one wants to end up injured right before hurricane season. And speaking of insurance — our work comes with warranties on both parts and labor. So if something goes wrong? We’ve got your back. If you do it yourself, you’re taking on 100% of that risk — not just damage, but also potential issues with repairs, replacements, or even HOA violations if something’s installed "incorrectly" within their jurisdiction. Now, can you do it yourself? Absolutely — especially if you're handy, have the right tools, and don’t mind the time commitment, and carrying it all by yourself. But just keep in mind: There’s a learning curve if it’s your first time. You’ll need to source the correct certified materials. Call your City or County to verify by Florida Number. Mistakes can cost more than just money — they can compromise your home’s safety. Most importantly: there’s no 10-year warranty on DIY jobs, just the trust you have placed on yourself. Also, a lot of people don’t think about the ongoing hassle of panels anymore. Every season, you’ve got to install them, remove them, store them, and hope you’re around when the storm hits. Some people still think wooden panels are okay, but they’re only allowed as a last resort. On top of that, dealing with HOA pressure after a false alarm (which isn’t bad, just time-consuming) is no fun after some days of work. That’s why many homeowners eventually switch to accordion shutters — you just slide them closed, lock them, and done. Super simple, low maintenance, and no sharp edges to worry about. Some even mix and match: rollers for big spaces like terraces, some even with controllers, accordions for windows, and panels for small bathroom openings — it’s all about finding the right balance between protection and budget. And just so you know, Florida law now supports you 100% — private entities like HOAs must allow the installation of certified and registered storm protection products like ours (check out CS/HB 293 – 2024). That means you’ve got the legal right to protect your home and family, as long as you’re using approved materials, and comply with their requested options from the available colors. So in the end, it all comes down to what your time, energy, and peace of mind are worth. If you're the type who loves a good DIY project, and you’re ready to take it on — awesome. Just make sure you’re well-informed, and even consider applying for an Owner/Builder Permit so your install can be inspected and approved by the city. But if you'd rather skip the stress and make sure your home’s protected the right way from the start — hiring the pros is 100% the way to go. FAQs - Panels Galvanized, Aluminum, or Polycarbonate Panels? Galvanized Steel Panels Impact Resistance: 🏆 Best of the three. Fire/UV Resistance: ✅ Fireproof and UV unaffected. Code Compliance: ✅ Approved for HVHZ (High-Velocity Hurricane Zones like Miami-Dade). Corrosion Resistance: ⚠️ Must be stored and handled properly to avoid damage to the galvanized coating, which protects against rust. Weight: ⚠️ Heaviest of the three — requires stronger handling and support during installation. ✅ BEST for hurricane shutters according to FBC standards. Aluminum Panels Impact Resistance: ✅ Very good, slightly less than steel. Fire/UV Resistance: ✅ Fireproof and UV unaffected. Code Compliance: ✅ Approved for HVHZ with proper NOA. Corrosion Resistance: 🏆 Excellent in coastal/salt air environments. Weight: ✅ Lightweight and easier to handle on-site. ✅ Excellent balance of performance, corrosion resistance, and ease of use. Polycarbonate Panels (Clear Panels) Impact Resistance: ✅ Good, but depends on thickness and proper mounting. Fire/UV Resistance: ⚠️ Requires UV coating; not fire-rated. Code Compliance: ⚠️ Non HVHZ (High-Velocity Hurricane Zones like Miami-Dade). Corrosion Resistance: ✅ Will not rust or corrode. Weight: ✅ Lightweight and easy to install. ⚠️ Best used for visibility (e.g., one or two panels), or small units, not full-home protection. Which panels should I use at the coast? Aluminum panels, due to natural resistance to corrosion. *Plywood is not an effective alternative, warns IIBHS, and should only be used as a last resource, A “better than nothing” line of caution. FAQs - Color/Design I would like a custom color on my product, do you have that option? Outstanding sample colors availability depends on the possibility that a manufacturer has that particular color out of any company samples, you may have a unique color/design to choose from. And this may impact the unit pricing. What does the construction term "opening" mean? *Opening: I. The structure component where the product to be opened is going to be installed. II. Referred from the phrase "Open Construction" where a building component is manufactured in such a way that all portions can be readily inspected at the installation site without disassembly or destruction. For example: Any kind of structure where a window or entrance door is located (Not the window or the door, just the wall section ehre it is installed). Any kind of construction such as balconies, terraces, or other kind of similar structures are considered "Openings" as well. How many times will you check the measures? FAQs - Opening meaning FAQs - Measures As a good practice and to assure quality service, two times. We want to assure all measures are correct for the issuance of any order and project. First time: A seller will visit you, so we can give an estimated price including labor, taxes, permit, etc. Those measures are taken to get them adjusted to the product you are asking for, which means your product final measures will never be the same ones as the ones your openings have. Second time: After singing the respective agreement, a knowledgeable installer associate retakes the measures of all the openings, so that there are any issues at the moment the product is being built, with enough margin to make in-site adaptations when needed. Rarely, if a space is too complex, the seller may need advice of a contractor or installer. Why do the measures taken are bigger than my openings? For safety reasons: A s a matter of fact, all hurricane protection products, need to be wider in order to be attached to the wall on the establishment's exterior of the correspondent opening to avoid accidents during emergencies while the unit products are not in use. The Department of Business, and Professional Regulations and the Florida Building Code, state to install these kinds of products over a specific distance from the opening frame and trimming. Esthetic reasons. In order to provide a high quality installation, the products must not interfere with the inner side of the openings, ending in an esthetic frame shape, matching the borders as needed. Accordion Shutters: In order for your products to be safe, they need additional space on their upper, bottom, left, and right sides to let a view free of obstacles without losing vision when the mechanism is not being used The accordion blades mechanism need more space at its left and right sides so that they can extend when needed. Depending on the weight, it needs more space at a height, so the screws are installed on the wall far from the opening edges, avoiding over time cracks. The space given will always depend on the opening size and locker location. Roll Down Shutters: In order for your products to be safe, they need additional space on their upper, bottom, left, and right sides to let a view free of obstacles without losing vision when the mechanism is not being used. The roll down needs space at the upper side, where the roll of blades and motor (if electric) is stored until be needed, and at the bottom and sides for the rails free rolling as well to get a secure lock. Aluminum Panels: All panel types have tracks, which take space at the upper and bottom side of the opening that allows making an easier and safer installation. In general, these kinds of products need a wide space where the pressure of the projectile applied to it is spread, stopping the projectile to burst through the opening, avoiding high wind pressures to enter the establishment. For more related information: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2006/rpt/2006-r-0645.htm . Are your shutters installed in the exterior or the interior? FAQs - Inside Mount Shutters for hurricane protection are exterior wall mounting products. Proceeding installing for exterior wall mounting, as interior wall mounting products will endanger the lives of those who attempt to take shelter during a hurricane disaster. Our hurricane protection products are strictly exterior wall mounting structures, which means they have to be installed outside the opening and around the opening, on the wall, not interfering with the window, door, or any other structure installed within the opening, and installed according to the mechanism they are built, with the requested method they must be installed to accomplish the Florida Building Code rules of safety regulations. Such a fact must be backed up with a Notice of Acceptance (A DBPR Registry), stating that your products are up to the task and ready to be used at any moment. Accordion shutters, roll-down shutters, panels, between others, are designed for exterior usage only and cannot be installed at the interior side of any opening that contain an exposed structure. Be aware of scams and wrong procedures . Avoid interior mounting shutters for hurricane protection to protect an existing structure, such as a glass window, or any other applicable structure. Just ask your selves, what about the window/door. Is it still exposed to harsh weather? Interior mounting products are merely decorative , and do not represent a valid protection as windows and entrances get exposed to the high air velocities during hurricane level disasters. This is different from installing, by exception, on the exterior within the opening frame, due to the opening structure difficulties, or installing in the interior of an opening with no structure in between, such as terraces, a Lanai, or others that apply. Do aluminum shutters resist the coast's salty wind? Yes. Aluminum shutters are naturally resistant to salty weather. Aluminum doesn’t rust like steel does — it forms a thin layer of aluminum oxide that protects it from further corrosion. Most hurricane shutters are made from marine-grade or powder-coated aluminum, which adds even more protection against salt spray and moisture. Many manufacturers specifically design aluminum shutters for coastal use, and they’re often rated for HVHZ zones like Miami-Dade and Broward. Rust is a type of corrosion, typically associated with iron and steel, which results from oxidation. Corrosion is the broader process through which various materials, both metals and non-metals, degrade due to chemical reactions with their environment, often involving oxygen and moisture. Rust specifically refers to the oxidation of iron or steel when exposed to air and water. Which kind of shutters need maintenance? All of them, every six months ( twice a year ); before and after hurricane season. Avoiding proper maintenance will damage the joints of any kind of product, regardless of the brand, which will have a long-term impact on the units, affecting its warranty, and finally, your safety. Even windows need to be clean and oiled from time to time. If your shutters are damaged due to lack of maintenance, your warranty is voided. How to give maintenance to my hurricane protection products? Using a hose or some gloves, clean the rails, so that they close with no obstacles, and let it dray. Make sure to apply silicon spray lubricant where needed, as wheels, rails, and joints, so that they move fluently and produce less moving sound. For accordion shutters, contact us in case you have lost any rail clips. For panels, make sure you have all the thumbscrews ready. If you have lost some thumbscrews, contact us for better support, or bring a sample to your closest hardware store. Additionally, save a photo and record the size of one of the thumbscrews, so you can find similar ones at any hardware store during an emergency at any moment.

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Hurricane Protection Solutions & Blinds, LLC – A family operated small business. Proudly serving Florida since 2017 on hurricane protection and window treatments, stablished on 2019. Get started for free on a secure and stylish future. We plan and install; All at once. Company Goal A Planning and Logistics Company Interior Window Treatments & Exterior Hurricane Protection ©2019–2025 Hurricane Protection Solutions and Blinds, Since 2017. All rights reserved. At Hurricane Protection Solutions & Blinds, LLC, we are more than just a company — we are a legacy. Our roots trace back to Joe Luis Interiors Corporation, a small business, founded in 1983 , where Mr. Jose Milanes, Co-Founder , journey began, by enhancing residential and commercial interior spaces with a wide range of decorative window treatments, including curtains, blinds, carpets, and flooring. For over two decades, Mr. Jose's unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction led to countless successful installations, transforming homes and businesses from the early 80s through the early 2000s. This commitment to quality and service became the foundation of what we are today. In 2017, we started Hurricane Protect Solutions, LLC, with a mission to provide robust and reliable hurricane protection shutters. Officially registered on April 30th, 2019, we proudly served the Homestead, FL community with certified products that offered both protection and peace of mind. As our reputation grew, so did our commitment to keep expanding our services to new areas. On July 27th, 2023, we rebranded as Hurricane Protection Solutions & Blinds, LLC to better reflect our broadened expertise. This pivotal year marked our expansion into Central Florida, where we integrated comprehensive hurricane protection with interior window treatments to serve a wider range of customers. Today, we proudly serve families and businesses across Florida with tailored solutions to meet diverse needs. Whether you're securing a balcony, fortifying a high-rise building, or protecting a garage in a coastal area, or simply looking for an easier setup on your residence, our extensive experience ensures we deliver products designed to withstand even the toughest conditions. With a legacy rooted in dedication, and a future driven by securing families, Hurricane Protection Solutions & Blinds, LLC remains committed to enhancing the safety, beauty, and comfort of every home and business we serve. Adrian Arrieta, Rep. Mgr. Paula Mora, Founder & Executive Free Quotations (407)743-2143 Central Florida (305)859-1857 South Florida

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1(866)470-0133 | Find general inquries about building divission permittng. Building Permitting FAQs General questions, detailed answers, and relevant sources. When to consider a building permit for installation inspection? Under multiple units for installation and non-standard units. As part of our service, we help customers building document packages, backing up the security and functionality of our products, and installation, which the user can also opt to submit for insurance reductions and other purposes once approved. You must consider building permitting for commercial, high building installations, and full residential covering under a homeowners' association residence, for the installation of a large amount of units, or for non-standard units or projects. Homeowners' Associations: You must always ask for permitting approval to the HOA for visible changes in front of the property, and structural changes in the exterior of the property to avoid the risk of breaking the HOAs jurisdiction., and most important that you comply with product specifications, as most HOAs attach to. Building permitting: Storm Panels do not require building permitting. For single and standard units, there is no need for a building permit on hurricane shutters. For Terrace Closeups, you will only need building permitting if there is need of using concrete, to create a floor so that the units can be attached to the exterior section of the wall or columns. For big projects, you would rather get a building permit if the HOA demands it (Projects Over $5000.00). Insurance will only need the Notice of Acceptance, which certifies the product, and pictures of the products, and the manufacturing stickers on the products, What is a city or building permit? Building permits, commonly known as city permits , are written authorizations issued by the building office from a city or county in order to perform a project related to structural changes in a property. Building permits are required for construction or remodeling projects in order to ensure the safety of the project and its compliance ( Florida Building Code ). The building permits are mostly applied for external changes or structural additions within a property to assure the quality and material of the installation for the desired purpose. Do you submit building permits? Yes. However, our expertise is to advise all customers, as the property owners, on submitting the paperwork or ask a property owner listed on the corresponding county property appraiser , to facilitate on submitting it. Submitting as the owner will save time on approval, and increase the flexibility on paperwork. At the same time, we will bring you all the paperwork needed for your project in order to submit it to the respective online city portal or office building or help you submit it online. This way, you will only have to clear the city fees. You can contact your city to ask about a fee estimate for a "hurricane shutters, structural addition", submitted as the owner. Contact your representative to ask on the net project square footage estimation (net sq ft). Check if you are exempt of issuing a building permit. On the other hand, if we do it as a company on your behalf, likely for commercial use, w e take care of the whole dealing process for $500.00 that are charged apart from the project, as a company, our general contractor, a notary, and a mediator expert will manage this process in order to get your project approved. All you do is: Sign in the necessary paperwork. Assist at the notary once asked, as paperwork must be notarized for submission. Have all requested paperwork and the given document package ready on the inspection date. Wait for updates, as we deal in the whole process with the city and submit documents physically when needed and when requested. Clear the building permit fees (Fees vary in all cities). Such process is an addition to the contract of the project issued. If the establishment's owner decides to make any permit requested by the city on their own means, we will provide any required documents for its completion. The process we facilitate, and all issuing fees charged by the city, are invoiced apart from the installation and manufacturing directly from the city to the owner. The amount depends on the city where the establishment is located, and the fees the city charges must be clear by the owner to the city. If your establishment is within a homeowner association jurisdiction, please contact them to ask about the city/building permit. Is it necessary to issue a building permit for hurricane protection products? Yes, we advise on getting all necessary and requested permitting your HOA requires. As the property's homeowner, we can help you submit all paperwork for free by providing you all paperwork (Likely Residential). Or, we can do all transactions on your behalf by a $500.00 fee + building office fee (Likely Commercial). However, it still remains your decision. Have into count the following: HPS & Blinds personnel will always follow the Florida Building Code rules for installing hurricane protection product units, as they are a permanent addition to an opening structure, such as a window, door, or other that apply. Permits ensure that construction projects adhere to building codes and standards, guaranteeing the structural integrity and safety of the building. Skipping permits, under non-professional and inexperienced personnel, will lead to substandard workmanship, jeopardizing the quality of the project and potentially causing safety hazards or structural issues in the future. Under a homeowner association jurisdiction: Many associations, such as homeowners' associations (HOAs) or community associations, have specific rules and regulations regarding construction projects within their jurisdiction. Not obtaining the necessary permits can violate these rules, leading to fines, penalties, or legal action by the association against the contractor or homeowner. Such jurisdictions can lead to stop or postpone the installation process until clearing fines and obtaining the necessary permitting, requested by the respective HOA. HOAs cannot stop you from protecting against hurricane winds, nor being burdensome, and additionally it is unlawful to prohibit it. However, you must install under their rules, such as matching colors, and be opened to alterations to comply to their visual standards. We compromise to accomplish those standards, giving a clear look to your property an any type of jurisdiction. Insurance policies: Insurance polices often require compliance with local building codes and regulations, to make sure your products are up for high level storms or natural disasters. Insurance companies, just require pictures previous and after the installation , the certificate of your products (your product units' label ), plus the Notice of Acceptance, a public record located at Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation , which we provide on the final package we give once the installation is done and the final inspection is approved. All our products are correctly labeled and approved by the Florida Building Code and regulations, and NAMI tested. Delay and Disruption: Without permits, construction work can be halted or delayed by the local authorities, where sanctions may apply inside HOAs, if stated upon their ARC form. and rules.

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Hurricane Protection Solutions & Blinds, LLC – A family operated small business. Proudly serving Florida. Find out how the process works with us. Project Management Summary Appointment Schedule Project Management All quotations are for free. Make the first step and schedule today. All quotes are sent electronically for approval, and final project prices are given in site. All in site quotations are scheduled along the week, including weekends. If you already have the exterior opening wall measures: We can bring a quick estimate by phone call to get some details about the setting. You can also send measures along with pictures to info@hpssouthfl.com to get a quick quote. W e will check before manufacturing, so if you accept the quotation, we will send someone to take the final measurements . On Site Quotations Our personnel will take exterior opening measures for reference. We will take all opening measures in the site or just the ones expected if indicated. We will take pictures of each opening to determine the logistics for the installation, and quoting reference. We will show our samples and give project advice and logistics in person or via call from one of our experts after analyzing the setting and units. For difficult locations to reach, measures will be recorded in reference to other openings and site structures. We are confident on our trained personnel, and all prices are final, excluding non-listed units at the quote. When necessary, due to lack of reference, we will ask for permission to get the measures from the inside. Measures recorded inside will get additional 2" Wide and 2" Height, for standard average difference on exterior wall opening dimensions. Online Quotations If you already have the exterior opening wall measures: We can bring a quick estimate by phone call to get some details about the setting. You can also send measures along with pictures to info@hpssouthfl.com to get a quick quote. W e will check before manufacturing, so if you accept the quotation, we will send someone to take the final measurements. Additionally, we can issue a video call to check the site measures and setting with directed instructions. Quotation Review The quote link will be shared via text message and through the e-mail address provided. All projects include, by terms and conditions: Help on permitting forms fill up and submission at no cost, if required or requested by and as homeowners. Even if not specified, this is a free service we offer to expedite processes. May include HOA Approval and City's Building Permitting. If a general contractor is required, or you are requesting one, or you have doubts about contracting one for your project, please refer to your representative for further help as all projects differ on this requisite. All individual unit prices, include: Manufacture. Delivery: Pick-up, Storage, Gas, Moving. Installation: Clean-Up & In site adaptations: To modify units for installations if needed. Setting adaptations: Jobs that require site modifications to meet installation requirements (Quoted as additional service). This type of jobs can be done by us, the Company, or a third convenient party the Customer opts to. Discounts Taxes. All quotations have an acceptance due date of two weeks minimum once sent for approval. You can request an updated quote, asking for changes, additions, or revisions, or renew a past due quotation by replying to the given quote, or contacting your representative, or any of our office numbers. We are here to assist you. Be aware that prices may vary past due dates. You accept the terms and conditions once the quote is signed by you, and once the down payment has been cleared, binding, and no refunds are made, once the manufacturing starts. By Florida laws, you have 3 days available to cancel financing. The terms and conditions agreement is located in the quotation sent, available at any time. Please read all terms and conditions, and ask questions; as many as needed to clarify all doubts. As a family operated company, we want to be transparent to avoid misunderstandings, we are here to assist you, and get you set and ready for hurricane season and make your spaces beautiful, just as if we were the ones buying. Step 4 Documentation Along the project process, the assign ed installer will take the measures to assure the manufacturing unit dimensions, depending on the complexity of the project. Meanwhile, once the process on the permitting for the project has been secured for approval, the manufacture will start. Sometimes, owners prefer to do the permits on their own. In that case: We will provide the notice of acceptance ( NOA ) , as well as a sketch plan, in between other applicable documents. We will help on filling the documents from the city and share them back to you for submission when needed. All notary sessions are included, and paperwork transactions for submission are included as well for all permits. However, you can notarize the documents on the city/county building if required, or by other mediations as preferred and convenient to you. Make sure you have a recorded notice of commencement for projects over specified quantities or as required by the project address tax district. You can ask your building county or city department if you are not sure. If you require a general contractor mandated by your HOA, or for projects requiring structural changes/alterations, we charge a $500.00 fee for the service for project valuations of less than $7,000.00. If HPS & Blinds LLC Handles Permitting: Firs t, we will fill out the permitting documents for the homeowner association. Once filled, signed, and submitted, you will only have to clear the fees (if any), and wait for the approval. From the side of homeowner associations, in rare occasions they charge fees. It is most likely a required resubmission so that the HOA states requested inclusions in the project to be accepted. It is against the law for HOAs to decline approved hurricane protection products. Once approved, the HOA may request the issuance of a building permitting. Once the homeowner association has approved the project installation, we will proceed with the building permitting (If required or requested). At this point, depending on the project and city instructions for inspection we can proceed to install, or wait until the necessary documents submitted to schedule an initial inspection, as some cities prefer to monitor the installation process whereas other cities simply send inspectors to check the finished work. Each city process the paperwork at different time rates, tending to forward the paperwork from one office to another until the paperwork is reviewed, signed, and filled. The number of inspections depends on the establishment's city. Fees must be cleared by owners to proceed with inspections. We will facilitate the online link portal to clear the fees. Inspectors from the respective establishment's city will assist to check only the work stated in the contract with a respective Notice of Commencement. The final inspection is not part of the installation process, and the final payment must be done by the end of the installation. You are backed up with a 10-year warranty on labor and parts for all hurricane protection products. Interior and decorative products warranty varies. Interior window products and interior decorative products do not need permitting of any kind. It is HPS & Blinds, LLC's duty to keep working at your side until all documentation required and linked to the project related to the contract has been approved. Company Our Side Owners If HPS & Blinds, LLC handles the permitting partially or totally, you must simply, for its full completion: Sign in the necessary paperwork and ask question. Assist at the notary when needed. Have all given paperwork and document package ready on the inspection date (We will provide it for you). Wait for updates, as we deal in the whole process with the city and submit documents physically when needed and when requested. Clear the building and homeowner association permit fees (Fees vary on institutions and project complexity). For Commercial, building permitting is invoiced apart from the installation project, and charged in full. You do not need a general contractor for Accordion Shutters or Roll-down Shutters, at least explicitly requested by your homeowners association or your representative. A general contractor is mostly needed for structural changes, and electrical work. You do need a general contractor for Impact Windows, as it counts as a structural change. You do not need building permitting for Storm Panels, only a HOA notice if within an HOA. It is unlawful for HOA's to make you demobilize shutters of any kind during hurricane season. Please, review your rights if within an HOA. Your Side Step 6 Installation Th e installation process starts the moment each respective opening unit product is delivered to our personnel. - May the project installation starts before inspection permit approval if the city has internal delay issues with the project paperwork processing for more than 3 weeks, given a permit number. Once the HOA approval is finished (if applicable), and the city has issued a permit number (if applicable), the installation will start, sometimes aside of inspections. Products such as accordion shutters, manual roll-down shutters with exterior crank, and storm panels are installed fully from the exterior of the establishments. Impact doors, impact windows, inner crank, electric shutter setups, and high floor installations, need interior access. Delays on installation are normally related to weather, since our workers make use of plugs and mechanical equipment for a faster and precise installation to keep at margin with the Florida Building Code. In case of present rain, the installation will be postponed as soon as possible during the day or the next available day, according to the present area weather ( weather.gov ). In case of weather alerts, it will be postponed the next available week the alert has ceased. It apply also for all other reasonable weather changes that interfere with personnel safety and equipment. After assuring every unit is functional, and the site has been cleaned, the customer will give the down payment, which is normally the 50% balance of the total payment according to the agreed quote. We encourage our crew members to show that every unit works properly and check that each unit has a unique metallic sticker, that certifies the product functionality under the Florida Building Code, and functional for insurance applications. We will take pictures of the openings before and after the installation process to record the structure changes. Finally, we will provide the customer with all the project documentation, as well as the e-receipt for the final payment. Inspections An inspector from the respective establishment's city will assist to check only the installed products stated in the contract, matching the plans submitted . Otherwise, changes will be arranged as instructed by the inspector and this step will be rescheduled. Once the inspection is done, we will notify once approved and posted online at the respective city building office website. Finished the final inspection: The establishment's owners are required to give maintenance to the units at least twice a year in order to maintain their 10-year warranty for labor and parts. If the establishment's owners need any paperwork regarding insurance , we will share it to you. It is the same package submitted to the HOA and Used by the Building Division Review. We help to submit this information at no additional cost. Step 7 Terms and Conditions

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