Hey everyone! I live in Florida, and for the past few years, I've been using plywood to cover my windows during hurricane season. The issue I'm facing is with using tapcons to attach the plywood—I end up with holes in the wall, and lining everything up each season is such a hassle. I'm on the hunt for some kind of anchors that I can leave in the wall permanently, so I don't have to screw and unscrew every time a storm rolls in. Has anyone tried this before? What products would you recommend?
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You might want to check out PlyLox. It’s a system designed for easily securing plywood without drilling into the wall every time, so it could be just what you need!
One approach I've heard is to label each tapcon for your windows and store them when not in use. It's not a perfect solution, but it might save some time and confusion when setting up again next season.
For a more permanent solution, consider installing impact-rated windows. Companies like Renewal by Andersen offer these, and once they're in, you're storm-ready without any extra effort every year. It could really cut down on stress!
If you're keen to avoid the plywood hassle, have you thought about installing hurricane shutter brackets? They allow you to easily pop in metal shutters each year. It's more expensive upfront, but it could save you a lot of trouble every hurricane season!
www.allpointsscrew.com is a great resource—they have a variety of screws, bushings, bolts, and sleeves. You might find something there that fits your needs!