Plastics for Hurricane Damage Repairs

Polymershapes provides performance plastic materials to aid in storm preparation or repair.

Dock Preparation and Repair

Surge Protectors

Surge protectors play a crucial role in fortifying docks against storm surges. These devices, consisting of round collars made of durable HDPE, are bolted securely atop HDPE pipe sleeves covering the existing piles. In conjunction with HDPE Pile guides they prevent floating docks from dislodging during severe storms by providing a telescopic effect with the pile and sleeve, nearly doubling the height of the pile during a surge event. Another benefit to the HDPE pile guides and sleeves is the “quieting” effect eliminating the clanging often heard with docks using metal pile guides. By maintaining stability and structural integrity, surge protectors minimize the risk of damage, ensuring the safety of your docks in hurricane season.

Inteplast Docks

Inteplast offers exceptional hurricane protection with its innovative dock decking features. With the ability to span 24”, it provides robust coverage, enhanced by its reversible design featuring Teak and Cedar woodgrain finishes. Its outstanding performance, durability, and lighter weight compared to composites make it a superior choice. Additionally, its resistance to moisture and superior color retention render it ideal for rainy, coastal areas, and regions with intense sun exposure, ensuring reliable protection against hurricanes and adverse weather conditions.

Window Protection

Polycarbonate Panels

Hurricane panels, typically made from polycarbonate, offer crucial protection for buildings, businesses, and residences in these areas, shielding against damage and enhancing safety. Polycarbonate is renowned for its exceptional toughness and impact resistance, and has become a preferred material for these panels due to its ability to withstand high-speed debris without shattering like traditional glass. Multi-wall polycarbonate sheets, popular for their multiple layers of protection and ease of installation, are commonly used for manufacturing hurricane panels.

Before the rise of polycarbonate, materials like plywood were utilized for window and door coverings during storms, but lacked the durability and clarity of polycarbonate. Recognized by building codes in Florida, polycarbonate panels are rigorously tested for impact resistance, instilling confidence in their protective capabilities.

Benefits of Polycarbonate

Hurrigal

Tested & Certified by independent third parties to meet Florida HVHZ applications
NAMI Certified
Let the light in, but keep your windows & doors protected. No more plywood!
Available in 4ft x 8ft clear panels » 76mm (.625”) Thick, 3 Wall and 5 Wall options available
Lightweight and made from high impact resistant polycarbonate sheet
Easy to install and remove after the storm has passed
Reusable

LEXAN Polycarbonate Sheets