South Gulf Cove Properties & Development, Inc.


Don't Let the weather blow away your plans.....
The Florida Lifestyle has been the lure to many people for many years. Adverse weather conditions are a fact of life and impact lives and property throughout the country; from the freezing winters in the North, to flood and tornadoes in the Midwest to devastating hurricanes in the South. The only defense to these conditions are structures that stand ready to confront the threat and in FLorida that means "Hurricane Ready."
		"Hurricane Ready"
		Hurricane Ready by suggestion means ready to take the brunt of a storm without additional preparation. This requires upgrading key elements during construction, which are mostly unseen on the surface of a completed home. These include full enclosure, stem wall block and steel construction and an effective power source to maintain internal living conditions for the duration of the storm.
		Full or Partial Enclosure.....
		Partial Enclosure means just that. The building perimeter is partially enclosed from the outside elements. The window and door openings are not sealed and therefore give way to changing air pressure form the outside. In the event of hurricane force winds changing air pressure on the outside will create spasms of imbalance to the air pressure on the inside to the extent that the structure can collapse or implode. Shutters to the windows and doors add protection from flying objects to those vulnerable access points. They have little or no effect on the air pressure imbalance. A Fully Enclosed structure is designed to seal all access points and resist the imbalance of internal or external air pressure. In addition, the opening access points are protected with high impact glass and structured doors to avoid breakage from flying objects.

		Looking Back....
		Prior to regulated building controls, hurricane plagued communities would protect their property from total devastation by opening all access points allowing the winds to blow through thereby sustaining an even air pressure. When a hurricane would threaten the Florida Keys for example, residents would open the windows and place wooden strips over the openings. This would provide some protection from flying debris and avoid the build up of air pressure and the potential risk to the roof and main structures.
Moving On....
		Improved building materials and construction techniques applied during construction are key to providing better protection. Stem wall concrete block and steel construction together with upgraded roof ties and trusses provide the core of the structure. High impact glass and structured doors will seal the openings thereby enclosing the structures from the elements. PGT High impact glass is designed to withstand the impact of a 2" x 4" timber six feet long being thrust at the surface by its point at 50 miles per hour. (Subject to manufactures spec) A "Fully Enclosed" structure therefore requires no further external protection to protect the property from a prevailing storm. The house is Hurricane Ready. For more information on windows from PGT Industries, click here.
		Power Source
		When the power goes out the generator kicks in. This is provided by an independent generator power source via an upgraded power distribution panel to transfer from the regular power source. This can be provided as an automatic or manual device.
		Storm Water Flood Zones
		Flood zones are defined by the state and recognized by insurance and banking institutions. A Hurricane Ready home is built above that elevation thereby avoiding flood damage in the event of rising water.
	South Gulf Cove properties' are designed with these effective storm defenses giving added protection to your property at home or away.

Please select Contact Us with any questions about Hurricane Ready upgrades and protection. Disclosure: All product is subject to price and availability. No guarantees or liability claims are implied or given.