How do I prepare windows for a hurricane on a stucco home?
Install hurricane shuttersHave hurricane shutters installed to provide the best protection for windows on a stucco home. Other options, such as plywood and many panels, require temporary attachment to the outer wall beside the window. This leaves permanent holes in the wall or window sill that become visible when you remove the plywood or panels following the storm. You may also lose chunks of stucco around the hole when removing the nails or screws. Permanent shutters attach on the sides or top of the outer window sill with permanent hardware and come in a variety of designs to match the exterior of home, including: accordion, colonial, Bahama and roll down. Since summer is the busiest time for shutter installers, have your shutters installed in winter so you are prepared for the storm season when it begins.Close and latch shuttersWhen a hurricane threatens, you will only need to close and latch the shutters in place to help protect your windows. For colonial shutters, this process ta
