Our FEMA 361 Screen's Features
FEMA 361 Hurricane Shutter
Our screen is documented to withstand some of the most strict testing protocols in existence. Our FEMA 361 screens have been tested successfully repelling testing projectiles at speeds of 112 miles per hour. According to FEMA, that's the approximate projectile speed during wind speeds of 224 miles per hour, exceeding that of even the strongest Category 5 Hurricanes.
Our FEMA 361 screen is the strongest product we offer and the strongest on market. Period.
Failsafe Design
Even in the case of catastrophic failure, our screen has been designed to protect openings while withstanding incredible pressures.
While our screen can repel much that a hurricane can throw at it, it is able to withstand the rigorous positive and negative pressures that occur during hurricanes, even after suffering substantial damage.
See Through Design
If you decide to stay in your home during a
storm, don?t subject yourself to cave-like conditions. Being totally
isolated within the walls of your house with shutters rattling,
winds howling and debris crashing can be absolutely nerve racking.
Not having the ability to see what is happening outside your home can cause result in a claustrophobic reaction.
Not a problem with our screens!
Metal Buckles
Our buckles are test rated at 1800 lbs. The buckles use a mechanical locking system. As the load increases, the buckles grab harder; this eliminates the slippage problem plastic buckles face. Plastic buckles rely on friction alone, and their holding power is greatly reduced when wet. Our buckles are made from zinc, a material stronger than aluminum and known for its rust-proofing properties.
Stainless Steel Brackets
Our brackets are made from 1/8 inch stainless steel. These brackets will slide on and off without removing the screw. This allows the product to be deployed quickly and removed quickly. They are designed to place an even load during positive and negative winds. This even loading reduces the damage caused by anchors pulling from the wall. Some products attachments use eyebolts that extend from the wall; this causes a lever action increasing the amount of pressure placed on the anchor exponentially.
Tenara Thread
We sew our straps and buckles with Tenara thread. This thread made by Gore industries is made from the same material as teflon. It does not break down from chemicals, moisture, and sunlight. The thread is warrantied to last longer than any material that is sewn to. In 3 years it will not lose any strength at all, while the best ultraviolet ray inhibited polester thread will lose up to 70% of it's strength. Because it is fourteen times more expensive than other threads, most of the competition does not use it.