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Polycarbonate Storm Panels by ProTech™ (Gallina RDC Storm Panels) are the ONLY twinwall product on the market that are Florida state and Miami-Dade County approved for direct mount. Miami/Dade County, Florida No. 02-0222.04 07/27/07 Approved. Florida Building Approval #FL5723.

Unfortunately there are companies on the market that are misleading the consumer on storm protection products. They are trying to compare their product to Gallina because of the similarity in appearance. By buying and installing low price non-approved products customers may not be covered by their insurance companies; they jeopardize the safety of their homes and families.

PRODUCT CONTROL APPROVAL NUMBER NOA NO. 06-0222.04

Miami Building Code Compliance Office results: click here.

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ProTech™ Polycarbonate Storm Panels are tested and certified in accordance with the State of Florida. Missile Impact and Wind Pressure tested to 170mph, these are the ONLY storm panels that are Miami/Dade County, Florida No. 02-0222.04 07/27/07 Approved.

Our panels passed tests FBC-2004-TAS 201, 202, 203 2003ICC, IRC, IBC ASTM E 1886-02, E 1996-02, ASTM E 330-02 (Large Missile Impact Test, Static & Cyclical Wind Load Tests). All tests were administered by an independent testing laboratory. ProTech™ Polycarbonate Storm Panels are the best solution for homeowners who desire a "Florida Certified" window protection system.

ProTech Coating Services' expert installation ensures that your Polycarbonate Storm Panels are installed properly and up to factory specifications. ProTech always stands by their professional installation 100%.

Features & Benefits:

• The ONLY storm panels that are Miami/Dade County,
  Florida No. 02-0222.04 07/27/07 Approved
• Florida Building Approval #FL5723.
• Class A Fire Protection - these panels do not support combustion.
• 16mm (5/8") - 5 layers of Gallina Polycarb® Panel
• 97% UV Rating Saves Energy
• Allows full light into your home
• Missile Impact and Wind Pressure Tested To 200 MPH
• Custom Fit And Expertly Installed
• Lightweight And Easy To Store
• No Unsightly Fastening System
• 10 Year Warranty

ProTech™ StormScreen is the ONLY CAT-5 code certified screen. Being Miami/Dade County tested to 170mph means you can count on our screens to keep you safe. StormScreen is made with durable, lightweight see-through material, stitched with guaranteed Gore™ Tenara Sewing Thread. This lets you safely see what's going on before, during and after the storm. Durable and lightweight, StormScreen is easy to store and a breeze to set-up. StormScreen comes in 5 fabulous colors and is perfect for protecting garage doors and lanais where patio furniture may be stored.

A 10-year warranty means our screens will be reliable season after season.

Features and Benefits:

• 20 Mil Polypropylene screen
• Tested to + -75PSF Design Pressure + -112PSF Structural Load Test Pressure*
• Approx 170 MPH / 210 MPH pressure / wind equivalent
• 825 Lb Burst Test
• 540 / 425 Grab Test
• 190 lb puncture test
• In-house destructive testing
• We test tensile strength of material weekly*
• Adjustable Screen
• All of our screens are adjustable
• Compensates for hurricane screen's shrinkage and expansion caused by temperature variations
• Failsafe Patent Pending Design
• Help stop anchors from pulling from structure during catastrophic impact & minimizes total screen failure
• Zinc cam buckles
• Unlike plastic buckles do not slip even when wet & under load
• Gortex/Tenara sewn attachments
• Non Pro-Rated Guarantee by Gore Tenara to last the lifetime of the fabric
• This thread is unaffected by UV rays, Moisture , Mold, Mildew
• Retains the same strength as the day tested *
• Polyester thread can quickly looses strength from UV and moisture
• Polyester thread's testing strength diminishes with time
• 304 Stainless steel brackets
• Self-contained Hardware
• Nothing to loose
• Slotted Bracket
• Allows extremely quick deployment
• Excellent visual curb appeal
• Only a minimum of anchors and screws left in wall when not deployed
• Multiple colors available: Tan, Black, Grey, White, Beige
• 16' x unlimited size
• Florida Building Code 6419 approved
• Florida Building Code 7651 approved
• Quality Assurance code # NI006784 by independent entity
• Independent Lab tested Cert # 06-0606.01
• 10Yr Limited Warranty

*Fix or replace screen for 10 years (nont pro-rated)

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