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Heat Blocker Hurricane Glass
Thick, Multi Chambered Vinyl Frame
Stainless Steel Constant Force Balances
Automotive Type Window Glazing
Security Night Latches
Break-In Resistant Security Locks
Energy Efficient Insulating Foam Wrap
Insulfil™ Foam Inside Frame Chambers
Special, Premium Grade Weather Stripping
Heat Blocking Low E Coatings
Energy Efficient, Insulated Glass Spacer
Structurally Reinforced Safety Tilt Latches
Cosmetically Pleasing Window Frame Design

Remodeling is the thing to do

PRhurricane — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:13:09 +0000

By Wayne Gorell -

I just read a brief article on one of the few bright spots in our economy. Here is a little excerpt from it:

“The latest BuildFax Remodeling Index, detailing remodeling activity from May 2011, indicates that residential remodeling activity registered the nineteenth-straight month of year-over-year gains. The May 2011 index rose 22 percent year-over-year to 124.3, the highest number in the index to date.

“Through the first five months of 2011, we have seen impressive gains within the remodeling index, and May has continued that trend with a record-setting month,” said Joe Emison, BuildFax VP of Research and Development, in a July 18 release. “Even with the continued struggles in the economy, the remodeling industry has been a bright spot, as consumers look to make upgrades to their current homes, rather than purchasing a new residence.”

This clearly says that it is time, really well past time, to get those windows and doors replaced. You’ve been procrastinating while your friends and neighbors have been upgrading and improving their homes. You know you need new windows. You know they will save you money. You know they will make your home more comfortable. You know you hate having to do all that maintenance, getting all the heavy ladders and such out to maintain and clean them. You know they will make your home more attractive and add significant value to it. So why haven’t you done it yet?

STOP PROCRASTINATING -do it now – get on line or pick up the phone and call 239.936.2900 NOW!

Coastal Warning Flag Display and their meanings

PRhurricane — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:47:37 +0000

Coastal Warning Display Signals

DAYTIME SIGNALS

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

GALE WARNING

STORM WARNING

HURRICANE WARNING

NIGHT (LIGHT) SIGNALS

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY

GALE WARNING

STORM WARNING

HURRICANE WARNING

Explanation of Warnings

GALE WARNING: To indicate winds within the range 34 to 47 knots are forecast for the area.

STORM WARNING: To indicate winds 48 knots and above, no matter how high the speed, are forecast for the area. However, if the winds are associated with a tropical cyclone (hurricane), the STORM WARNING indicates that winds within the range 48-63 knots are forecast.

HURRICANE WARNING: Issued only in connection with a tropical cyclone (hurricane) to indicate that winds 64 knots and above are forecast for the area.

NOTE: A “HURRICANE WATCH” is an announcement issued by the National Weather Service via press and television broadcasts whenever a tropical storm or hurricane becomes a threat to a coastal area. The “Hurricane Watch” announcement is not a warning, rather it indicates that the hurricane is near enough that everyone in the area covered by the “Watch” should listen to their radios for subsequent advisories and be ready to take precautionary action in case hurricane warnings are issued.

NOTE: A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING is issued whenever a severe local storm or strong wind of brief duration is imminent and is not covered by existing warnings or advisories. No visual displays will be used in connection with the Special Marine Warning Bulletin; boaters will be able to receive these special warnings by keeping tuned to a NOAA Weather Radio station or to Coast Guard and commercial radio stations that transmit marine weather information.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY: An advisory issued by coastal and Great Lakes Weather Forecast Offices (WFO) for areas included in the Coastal Waters Forecast or Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH) products. Thresholds governing the issuance of small craft advisories are specific to geographic areas. A Small Craft Advisory may also be issued when sea or lake ice exists that could be hazardous to small boats. There is no precise definition of a small craft. Any vessel that may be adversely affected by Small Craft Advisory criteria should be considered a small craft. Other considerations include the experience of the vessel operator, and the type, overall size, and sea worthiness of the vessel. There is no legal definition of “small craft”. The Small Craft Advisory is an advisory in Coastal Waters and Nearshore forecasts for sustained winds, frequent gusts, or sea/wave conditions, exceeding defined thresholds specific to geographic areas. A Small Craft Advisory may also be issued when sea or lake ice exists that could be hazardous to small boats.

Eastern (ME..SC, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario) – Sustained winds or frequent gusts ranging between 25 and 33 knots (except 20 to 25 knots, lower threshold area dependent, to 33 knots for harbors, bays, etc.) and/or seas or waves 5 to 7 feet and greater, area dependent.

Central (MN..OH) – Sustained winds or frequent gusts (on the Great Lakes) between 22 and 33 knots inclusive, and/or seas or waves greater than 4 feet.

Southern (GA..TX and Caribbean) – Sustained winds of 20 to 33 knots, and/or forecast seas 7 feet or greater that are expected for more than 2 hours.

Western (WA..CA) – Sustained winds of 21 to 33 knots, potentially in combination with wave heights exceeding 10 feet (or wave steepness values exceeding local thresholds).

Alaska (AK) – Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 23 to 33 knots. A small craft advisory for rough seas may be issued for sea/wave conditions deemed locally significant, based on user needs, and should be no lower than 8 feet.

Hawaii (HI), Samoa – Sustained winds 25 knots or greater and seas 10 feet or greater.

Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands – Sustained winds 22 to 33 knots and/or combined seas of 10 feet or more.

“Frequent gusts”are typically long duration conditions (greater than 2 hours).

For a list of NWS Weather Offices by Region, refer to the following website: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/organization.php

Wholesale Hurricane Protection Outlet is in your Neighborhood

PRhurricane — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:45:38 +0000

Call 239.936.2900 to find get your Home Remodeling Quote. We now offer Kitchen & Bath packages along with our Quality Impact Doors and Windows!

Hurricane names are rotated and retired

PRhurricane — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:20:34 +0000

2011 Hurricane Names

Lisiting of Atlantic 2011 Hurricane Names

By Matt Rosenberg, About.com Guide

Below you will find the listing of hurricane names for the Atlantic Ocean for the year 2011. For every year, there is a pre-approved list of tropical storm and hurricane names. These lists have been generated by the National Hurricane Center since 1953. At first, the lists consisted of only female names; however, since 1979, the lists alternate between male and female.

Hurricanes are named alphabetically from the list in chronological order. Thus the first tropical storm or hurricane of the year has a name that begins with “A” and the second is given the name that begins with “B.” The lists contain hurricane names that begin from A to W, but exclude names that begin with a “Q” or “U.”

There are six lists that continue to rotate. The lists only change when there is a hurricane that is so devastating, the name is retired and another hurricane name replaces it.

Thus, the 2011 hurricane name list is the same as the 2005 hurricane name list although four hurricane names were retired after the devastating 2005 hurricane season so on the 2011 list Dennis was replaced by Don, Katrina was replaced by Katia, Rita was replaced by Rina, Stan was replaced Sean, and Wilma was replaced by Whitney.

2011 Hurricane Names

Arlene
Bret
Cindy
Don
Emily
Franklin
Gert
Harvey
Irene
Jose
Katia
Lee
Maria
Nate
Ophelia
Philippe
Rina
Sean
Tammy
Vince
Whitney

Another Raving Fan of Impact Replacement Windows from Wholesale Hurricane Protection Outlet

PRhurricane — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 18:41:58 +0000

February 27, 2011

Dear Pete,

Just to let you know we are very happy with our new windows. They have made our home look so beautiful.

We were so happy with the wonderful crew (Greg & his Boys). They arrive the day after we had our condo cleaned – I though oh well I’ll just clean up after they leave… Well to our delight they had no only cleaned all the windows till they sparkled but also vacuumed all the floors, picked up the debris outside (including the flower beds. They were neat, polite and fast workers.

After they left, we turned and looked at our home and it was beautiful. I didn’t have to pick up a broom.

Also, the service was great. Your office kept up to date for everything. They too were very friendly and polite.

Thanks Pete, we are just sitting back and enjoying the view.

Sincerely,

Ed & Shirley W.

NEW MARKETING MANAGER NAMED AT WHOLESALE HURRICANE PROTECTION OUTLET

PRhurricane — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:26:10 +0000

Fort Myers, Fla., February 15, 2011— Tara N. Howe has been named the new Marketing Manager for Wholesale Hurricane Protection Outlet, Inc. on Metro Parkway. In her position, Ms. Howe will be responsible for marketing and lead management, helping local homeowners make educated buying decisions regarding windows and doors, as well as managing our advertising program.

“Tara N. Howe has the initiative and experience necessary to help Wholesale Hurricane Protection Outlet continue to service Lee and Collier county communities,” said Peter Merhige, owner of Wholesale Hurricane Protection Outlet. “Her high level of enthusiasm, knowledge of windows and doors and strong experience will make Tara a valuable asset to her customers and to us.”

Tara N. Howe’s honors include “2006 Gulf Shore Business’ Top 40 under 40″ and a Greater Fort Myers Chamber “Ambassador of the Year”. She is still active with Rotary Club of Fort Myers, March of Dimes and Greater Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce, including Emerging Leaders.

Laminated versus tempered glass

PRhurricane — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:46:32 +0000

No area in a home is more vulnerable to intrusion than windows and doors. FBI statistics show that 93 percent of break-ins occur through windows and doors. So it’s not surprising that, when researching windows and doors, many homeowners are thinking about security. These homeowners may come across references to “laminated glass” as a good choice for high-risk areas. But most people aren’t familiar with laminated glass and have always considered tempered glass the “safe” choice. So what’s the difference?

Tempered glass is actually designed to minimize injury rather than prevent entry. It shatters into tens of thousands of pieces when hit. Tempered glass keeps people safer from injury or being cut by glass—such as in a car accident—but doesn’t stop intruders from breaking the glass and getting in. In fact, a sharp-edged object will break the glass’ ”surface tension” and shatter tempered glass without any impact and with very little noise.

Laminated glass is much harder for would-be burglars to penetrate. A laminated glass system usually consists of one composite pane made up of a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer sandwiched by two sheets of glass—and then another pane of standard glass. That special PVB interlayer is what keeps the glass from being penetrated. There are different thicknesses of PVB interlayers. Thicker interlayers (such as .060 or .090) will provide much more protection than thinner interlayers (.030 size, for example). In tests, windows and doors with thicker interlayers have withstood more than 30 blows from a baseball bat before a hole the size of a quarter appears. The glass will shatter – but the PVB won’t break, so no one can get through.

Tempered glass is a good choice in some situations—such as patio doors, or very large windows with big expanses of glass—because it’s safe when broken (often a concern of homeowners with kids). But for home security, to help prevent intrusions, laminated glass is more effective.

Love Your Windows Again

PRhurricane — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:29:41 +0000

Love Your Windows Again with Wholesale Hurricane Protection Outlet’s

Impact Window and Door Replacement Sale

EVENT
February is “Love your Windows Again” Month
Mention the Morning Blend and Receive $100 cash back for impact windows and doors purchased in February 2011.
(Applies to new purchases only & expires Feb 28, 2011)
Wholesale Hurricane Protection Showroom – Metro Parkway

Phone: 239.936.2900

or email questions and requests for appointments to

You're going to Love the way we do business!!

tara.howe@wholesalehurricaneprotection.com

Owner, Peter Merhige with Bill on the Fox Morning Blend

PRhurricane — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 03:04:23 +0000

Watch Monday, February 7th – Fox 4 – 8am

FOX Morning Blend Video

Wholesale Hurricane Protection Outlet / Fort Myers

Monday, Feb 7, 2011

Wholesale Hurricane Protection Outlet, Inc.
Show 12140 Metro Parkway, Suite E • Fort Myers, FL 33966
239.936.2900

EVENT
February is “Love your Windows Again” Month
All Throughout February
Wholesale Hurricane Protection Showroom – Metro Parkway
Phone: 239.936.2900
Ticket Price: FREE

OFFER
February is “Love your Windows Again” Month
Mention the Morning Blend and Receive $100 cash back for impact windows and doors purchased in February 2011.
(Applies to new purchases only & expires Feb 28, 2011)