Comments on: Hurricane Window Clips

By: Bubbub

Bubbub — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:51:13 +0000

I use them. Quick on. Quick off. No tools (especially wonderful if the power is out and you don’t have access to a battery-operated power drill). I would guess that they don’t work well on smooth brick. My brick has a rough texture. And yeah, they scratch the structure, but brick is pretty darn hard. I tried drilling through a brick and gave up. I had used 4 clips per window with hurricane Ike. Next time, I’m using 6 clips per window (my windows are bigger than “normal”).

On another note, I had used J-B weld to attach an L-bracket to the brick for holding the hinge post for my wooden gate. Not pretty but much easier than drilling through brick. Perhaps folks can get creative with J-B Weld for attaching stuff to brick if they don’t mind the mess and is willing to risk the fact that it hasn’t been tested for hurricane forces.

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Toolmonger » Blog Archive » The Week in Tools: Toolmonger Top 5 — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:47:25 +0000

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By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:22:04 +0000

Another negative is that the clips tend to rust in quick order when exposed to the humidity and rain and will leave rust streaks, especially if left installed for anything longer than a day or three.

By: Jesper

Jesper — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:52:25 +0000

Yeah, not that many houses with full brick walls here in South Florida. I’ll be digging out the old holes from the previous home owner to see if I can epoxy in some new mountings for steel shutters.

By: paganwonder

paganwonder — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:03:57 +0000

Glad I’m only worried about dandelions in the lawn- best of luck guys- hang in there.

By: melee

melee — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:24:32 +0000

They work pretty well; I’ve actually used these during a hurricane, and they work. Best part is that they’re pretty easy to use and don’t require putting holes in the exterior fabric of the building. Really only recommended for recessed brick, as noted above. Also, you need to cut your wood fairly accurately; the clips don’t work well if they’re too tight or too loose.

By: T

Fri, 29 May 2009 17:13:43 +0000

Some usage notes, based on previous experience. These only work on recessed windows (duh). The also don’t work terribly well when you have wood, as opposed to brick or stucco, trim. They will tear the hell out of wood surrounds.

On that note, I’ve got tons of them. I’m still debating plywood vs. other solutions for this season.