CLEAR LEXAN XL-10 Hurricane Storm Shutters
The CLEAR Choice for Your Hurricane Protection
Lexan is a trademark of General Electric and is made from a patented polycarbonate resin. GE’s XL-10 Lexan corrugated sheet has 250 times the impact strength of glass and 30 times that of acrylic. It outperform metals in that it won’t rust or corrode, retains it shape after impact and is much safer to handle, stack, mount and remount.
In most applications a single storm panel can completely cover a window or door eliminating the need for multiple storm panels and greatly reducing the space required for storage. In applications where large widths are required, the corrugated sheet interlocks with adjoining panels without the need for bracing between the interlocked panels. Lexan hurricane storm panels are easily installed either by directly mounting the panel with simple hardware or affixing the panel to an upper and lower aluminum header or track.
The CAT-5 Hurricane Storm Panel offers UV protection on its outer side, provides unmatched clarity for optimum visibility and is lightweight and much easier to install than metal storm shutters or plywood sheets. Almost invisible from a distance of 50 feet, blending with the aesthetics of the dwelling they can be left in place for the entire hurricane season and in some cases year round.
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General Electric warrants the panels for 10 years against cracking or breaking and GE’s authorized manufacturer adds another 5 years for a 15 year warranty. No other product on the market carries anywhere near this type of warranty.
Our Lexan panels meet the Florida Building Codes and, in addition, are Miami Dade certified having passed the large missile impact test and are therefore approved for use in HVHZ areas (High Velocity Hurricane Zone). This material is used in the canopies of F-16 fighter jets and NASCAR race cars.
The new GE Plastics Lexan panel sports all the technologically advanced
features of the GE Plastics’ signature Lexan resin material. The
Lexan Clear Storm Panel armors windows and doors with up to four times
the impact resistance of a half-inch of plywood, and yet it’s up
to 30-50 percent lighter than the metal panels traditionally used.
Most appealing is the fact that the Lexan panels are both highly effective
and beautifully clear, letting in natural light and enhancing the attractiveness
of the home. Buildings traditionally boarded up with plywood or metal
panels can be unsightly, dark, and oppressive, and in that sense may invite
vandalism or burglary. The Lexan Clear Storm Panel also has UV protection
on both sides.
Unlike metal or plywood shutter panels, the Lexan Clear Storm Panel can
be left in place for the entire hurricane season. They outperform metal
in that they won’t rust or corrode, and they retain their shape
after impact. A single Lexan panel can completely cover a window or door,
which eliminates the need for multiple panels and adds to the panel’s
attractiveness and ease of installation.
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The Lexan panels are an excellent protective option for patio doors and
windows where they can provide complete, visually clear coverage. For
a variety of unique or wide openings, multiple panels may be aggregated,
demonstrating the flexibility of this system.
The Lexan Clear Storm Panel is easily installed either by directly mounting
the panel with simple hardware or affixing the panel to h-header and f-tracks.
In instances where a home or business have multiple stories or require
an egress, the panels may be installed from the inside.
The UV rated Lexan XL-10 sheet which carries a limited warranty against
breakage, yellowing and light transmission for 10 years by General Electric
Company. Panels are available in widths ranging from
15" to 57" wide, so most windows may be covered with only one,
super-lightweight, panel.
Lexan panels and Accordion Passes all the MIAMI-DADE COUNTY and the State of Florida Building code impact tests.
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