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Prepare for Hurricane Season and Install Impact Windows
With hurricane season fast approaching, now is the time to start thinking about installing hurricane windows to protect your home. According to the National Hurricane Center, the Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins on May 15 and the Atlantic hurricane season begins on 1 June. Both seasons run until November. Every household should prepare for the [...]
Hurricane Windows, Shutters, and Films & Tapes
Whether you own a home, a business, or both, chances are you’ve given some thought to hurricane windows and other forms of protection. Read on to explore your various protection options and the pros and cons of each. Films & Tapes Three words: better than nothing. Films and tapes will never match hurricane windows and [...]
We Make Commercial and Small Home Repairs Easy!
If you’re having trouble juggling your home or business responsibilities, you might have noticed that your to-do list is growing, not shrinking. That’s where www.TIContractors.com can help. We’re experts in small home repairs and business projects, from furniture assembly to electrical installation to caulking shower tiles. At TI Contractors, we strive to communicate with our [...]
Impact Resistant Windows Offer Protection and Style
Whether or not you’re building in an area at risk to hurricanes, impact resistant windows can benefit your next residential project in a variety of ways. They block out unwanted noise and cut down on heating costs by providing better insulation, in addition to protecting against wind and other strong forces. In hurricane-prone regions, many [...]
Tenant Improvement: So Many Cooks, So Little Time
Have you ever heard the expression “too many cooks in the kitchen”? If you’re planning a tenant improvement project, you’re going to have a lot of “cooks,” including architects, designers, and construction workers, not to mention your landlord. All of these parties are essential to tenant improvement, but without some sort of coordinating effort, you’ll [...]
Why Your Home Needs Impact Windows
Although strong enough to stand up to hurricanes, impact resistant windows are useful for a variety of other purposes, whether or not you live in an area prone to hurricanes. Let’s explore some of the additional perks of impact resistant windows: Energy Star ratings. Choose energy-efficient impact windows to decrease your heating costs with better [...]
The Dos and Don’ts of Office Build-outs
One of the most exciting parts of moving to a new office building is customizing the space to fit your company’s needs. This might involve assembling cubicles, putting up walls, and installing new flooring, in addition to determining the locations of outlets, light fixtures, switches, and more. Projects like these — also called office build-outs [...]
Countdown to June 1st: Prepare Your Home With Hurricane Windows
Even though it officially ended November 30, hurricane season is right around the corner…again! June for most people means barbecues, summer vacations, sunny days, and warm summer nights—but for Floridians or anyone on the gulf coast, it means the beginning of dreaded hurricane season. June 1st will be here before you know it, so to [...]