Storm Panels

Pricing & Ordering
 What to Consider
 Color Chart
Header & Sill Profiles
 Measuring & Installation
 Installation Photos
Custom Coverage Chart
 Sample Program
 Arch./Eng. Drawings
Stock-Size Coverage Chart

Measuring & Installation


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Measuring the opening width and opening height

If you are measuring a door...
  • Door has steps..
    • Measure the height from the top of the step to the top of the opening (for mounting sill to top of front of steps).

  • Door is flush to the floor
    • Measure height from the floor to top of opening (for mounting sill to floor)

Installing the Header

  • Center and leveling the header
    • Make a pencil mark approximately 3" above the top center of the window or opening. Now, make a pencil mark on the top center of the Header. Place the Header directly above the window opening and align both center marks. Make sure that the Header is flush to the top of the opening, is leveled and positioned so that the overlap is equal on both sides.

  • The headers and sill need to be pre drilled before installation.
    • I recommend you mark the header and sill 2-3" in from each end and at the center. Then space evenly at no greater than 12" centers between the center and end marks. Drill each of these marks with a 1/4" or 5/16" drill bit. Tip: make your marks in a straight line so when you drill your holes you will have a nice straight line of holes.

  • Drilling
    • Set the Header aside. Using a 1/4" masonry drill bit, drill these marked holes 1-1/2" deep. Take care not to drill off center.

  • Mounting the Header
    • With the Header positioned again on the wall, insert the Nail and Anchor through the Header into the holes in the wall until the Anchor "seats" on the Header. Then hammer the nail all the way in which will firmly set the Anchor. Repeat for all holes.

Installing the Sill

  • Aligning the Sill
    • Take the Panel to be used for the opening and slide it up into the Header on the extreme left side. Level vertically and make a pencil mark at the bottom of the Panel. Remove the Panel and make another pencil mark 1/4" above the first mark. Repeat procedure for right side.

  • The headers and sill need to be pre drilled before installation.
    • I recommend you mark the header and sill 2-3" in from each end and at the center. Then space evenly at no greater than 12" centers between the center and end marks. Drill each of these marks with a 1/4" or 5/16" drill bit. Tip: make your marks in a straight line so when you drill your holes you will have a nice straight line of holes.

  • Drilling
    • Set the Sill aside, using a 1/2" masonry drill bit, drill the marked holes 1" deep. Take care not to drill off center.

  • Inserting the Tampins(R)
    • Insert Tampin(R) in wall.
    • Place Tampin(R) Setter in Tampin(R).
    • 3. Hammer Tampin(R) Setter against Tampin(R) a few times to expand Tampin(R) in wall.

  • Mounting the Sill
  • After inserting Tampins(R) in wall, place your Screws through the holes and screw to wall. You now have a REMOVABLE Sill which can be stored with your Panels or left mounted on the wall.

    NOTE: When installing Sill to "Floor". Reverse procedure of installation, Install Sills first.

    Installing the Panels

    • Your Storm Panels are now ready for installation in preparation for a storm. It is recommended that you install all the panels to make certain that all steps were taken to provide you with the proper hurricane protection.

    • Insert one Panel into the Header with the edge of the Panel even with the header. Place pre-punched holes located at bottom of Panel over extended stud on the Sill. As you overlap each Panel, hand secure the molded wing nuts on the studs.

    • NOTE: Storm Panels are secured to sill with "Wing Nuts" instead of metal clips which could vibrate loose during hurricanes leaving your home unprotected.