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The major advantage of my Window Awning/Storm Panel System is the total operation of converting the window awning into a storm panel from inside the home or office building. In general, weather forecasters are predicting a larger number of storms in the upcoming years. While property owners realize the need to protect their windows, frequently outer bands of rain precede the oncoming hurricane or storm and thus prevents the property owner from taking proper precautions to cover their windows. High winds and heavy rains do not allow for the outdoor activities of boarding windows, as you cannot struggle with sheets of plywood during this type of inclement weather. Property owners can enjoy the benefits of an attractive window awning throughout the seasons and then quickly convert this awning into a storm panel when a storm approaches. This conversion can be easily made from inside their dwelling. This distinct advantage will be well appreciated by property owners in storm prone areas along all coastlines.
The window awning/storm panel system, which I have invented, can be made smaller or larger to accommodate most single-hung and double-hung vertical slide windows. This feature will be extremely helpful for two-story homes or for elevated houses which are quite popular in many coastal areas.
Color coordinating the window awning/storm panel system to the property owners desired color scheme will make the system very popular. Homeowner associations will welcome my very attractive and functional window awning/storm panel system.
Ease of operation of the storm panel system will be most beneficial to all property owners. Special tools are not required to open or close the system. A great deal of strength is not required and senior citizens can be confident of their ability to operate the system. The property owner's inside screens will prevent children from operating the system.
In case of any type of emergency, the closed panel system can be quickly and easily opened to allow exit through the window. No special tools or time delaying devices are required to reopen the closed panel in the event the window is needed for an exit during an emergency. This feature is most comforting to families during a long lasting storm or lengthy hurricane.
It is an objective of my window awning/storm panel system to provide the property owner with a desperately needed alternative to the very difficult, and sometimes last minute task, of protecting the windows of their home during a hurricane or tropical storm.
It is also an objective of my window awning/storm panel system to provide an attractive impact resistant storm panel for the outside windows. It is further the objective of my window awning/storm panel system to provide the property owner with a window protection system that is constructed of an impact resistant material that will pass the large missile test. This test is performed by shooting an approximately 9 foot long, nine pound 2×4 from an air cannon at 34 mph into the storm panel system.
It is further the objective of my window awning/storm panel system to provide a very attractive window awning, that can be color coordinated and enhance the appearance of the home. Awnings further provide protection from harmful ultraviolet sun rays, while lowering utility bills.
It is also an objective of my window/awning storm panel system to provide complete window covering thereby deterring unauthorized entry to the home while the property owners are away for extended periods of time. The panel can be locked or unlocked from the inside of the building in order to provide the occupant a means of escape in case of an emergency.
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It will be appreciated that numerous embodiments and modifications of the above described window awning/storm panel system may be devised by those skilled in the art, and it is intended that these claims cover all such modifications and embodiments as followed in the true spirit and scope of the present window awning/storm panel system.