You Need the Strongest Hurricane Shutters and Storm Panels
Out of every type of weather disaster that regularly occurs in the United States, hurricanes are by far the most destructive, cause the most property damage, and result in the highest number of deaths. In the three-year period between 2019 and 2021, there were 56 weather and climate disasters in the U.S., resulting in more than $1 billion in losses.
While the total losses as a country mount, the reality is that those statistics are made up of individual homeowners who see their homes and worldly belongings wiped out in mere minutes. But it doesn’t have to be this way. At LAS, we build the strongest, most durable hurricane shutters and storm panels you’ll find.
What Are the Benefits of Using LAS Products for Hurricane Protection?
We have truly set the standard for hurricane protection in the Gulf South. For more than 60 years, LAS has been providing our quality products exclusively to homeowners in this region. We custom make our hurricane shutters and storm panels to ensure they can stand up to the climate and weather of the area.
Starting with the slat design, moving through the motor function, and into the materials chosen, every step of the process is designed, manufactured, and installed for the specific needs of the Gulf South. Other companies might create shutters and panels that they retrofit to be stronger, to handle higher winds, or to stand up to the rain. But our shutters and panels are created to meet all these objectives from the start.
Our Storm Panels and Hurricane Shutters Meet or Exceed Requirements
You will find that every product we sell is designed to be durable and efficient at protecting your home. Every “rated” shutter and storm panel we manufacture and install complies with the following standards and specifications:
- Florida Building Code Impact and Wind Ratings
- The International Building Code (IBC)
- The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI)
- The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) specifications
We believe these standards and specifications are a great place to start but we go beyond them when necessary.
We Offer Many Options in Hurricane Shutters
There is no single hurricane shutter that meets the needs and wants of every homeowner. That’s why we offer many types of hurricane shutters. In fact, every shutter we sell is available in a storm-rated application so you’ll never have to choose based solely on style or solely on security – you can have both!
Hurricane shutters from LAS are available in many colors, are durable, and require little maintenance. Due to the unique aspects of our climate, we use high-quality powder-coated aluminum, because wood and vinyl shutters are not up for the challenges of the heat and humidity in this region.
Some of the types of impact-rated hurricane shutters we offer include:
We Offer a Wide Range of Storm Panels
Just as there is no hurricane shutter that works for all needs, there is no such thing as a storm panel that works for every client. At LAS we design and manufacture storm panels for hurricane protection that fit many styles and functions.
For example, the sills and headers on our storm panels can be manufactured in white, bronze, beige, or ivory. You have further options from there, such as the following:
- Clear Strength Panels. Do you want uninterrupted views? Our clear-strength panels are just what you’re looking for. You get all the sunlight you want and no distortion. Made from a proprietary polycarbonate resin, they are 30% lighter than most clear storm panels and as much as 50% lighter than the metal options you might choose. But of course, this lightweight design does not mean they aren’t strong – they still meet or exceed all Florida Building Code requirements.
- Aluminum storm panels. Every one of our aluminum storm panels is made from heavy-gauge aluminum that includes an internal integrated bracing rib. This offers maximum strength and superior rigidity. This is the most economical option. You’ll appreciate that these panels can be stacked easily and left totally out of sight when there’s no storm brewing.
We Handle Every Aspect of Your Project
When you choose to work with LAS, you are working with a company that understands every step in the hurricane protection process. We handle:
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Installation
- Servicing
No matter what step of the process you’re in, whether you are just starting to think about installing hurricane shutters or you’ve already had them installed by us and have questions about their maintenance, there is just one company to call. We are here to protect you, to protect your home, and to help protect the gulf region.
