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Storm Panels
Doors and windows are especially susceptible
to damage during severe storms such as
hurricanes. Storm panels, which are heavy and
made of metal, are designed to protect these
parts of your home.
Safety guidelines
When installing your storm panels, keep these
safety items in mind:
Have someone help you handle, move, and
install storm panels.
Storm panels have sharp edges. Protect yourself
by wearing gloves, a long-sleeved shirt, long
pants, and closed-toe shoes.
Stack and strap storm panels to the wall in the
proper order. That means the tallest panels lean
against the wall. Each strap should hold a group
of panel lengths against the wall.
Only pull out panels from the front of the stack.
Do not attempt to remove one panel from
between two others.
Prevent panels from falling on you by standing
away from the front of the stack when you’re
removing or stacking panels.
Move and install one panel at a time.
Installation
Install your panels efficiently, safely, and
securely by following manufacturer’s
recommendations and these steps:
Before installing
Find the panel hardware and the storm panel
floorplan drawing you received at walk-through/
closing.
Find the storm panels and the sliding glass door
floor track in the garage. Some storm panels will
be in the garage attic, if you have a row house
or townhouse.
Floor track installation
The floor track secures panels to the floor in
front of your home’s doors. Follow these steps
for installation:
1. Find the floor tracks which are 2 x 2 steel
angles with threaded studs.
2. Check the floorplan and then place tracks
next to the corresponding door.
3. Begin at the first door. Remove screws from
the floor.
4. Set the tracks on the concrete. Align them
with the holes in the floor.
5. Place the screws back into the holes. Do not
tighten yet.
6. Mount the storm panels following the
instructions in “Installation of first-floor
storm panels.”
7. Repeat the process at the next door.
