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When Gary Delia founded Home Performance Alliance (HPA) in 2011, he was already viewed as an expert in the home improvement industry.    Delia began his career in Pennsylvania with Appleby Systems, one of the most respected home improvement companies. After 14 years with the firm, he and his family relocated to Florida where he worked as a consultant prior to launching HPA.   Due to several severe and damaging hurricane seasons in the past decade, the state of Florida enacted multiple building code changes. Home insurers and code authorities viewed windows as the weakest link in protecting a home during severe weather and thus enacted new building codes requiring all newly installed windows have higher design pressure (DP) ratings . The higher the DP value, the more wind, water, or structural load a window can withstand - including hurricane-force winds up to 200 mph. In addition to the codes, rebate and tax incentives from the State of Florida and FEMA (Federal Emergen...

With hurricane season in full swing, it’s even more critical to understand your options when it comes to shutters. The mark of hurricane season in the gulf is around June through November. Shutters can protect your windows, your home, and, most importantly, you. Guard your home against debris, wind, rain, and anything else the storm has to offer. Read below to learn about the different kinds of hurricane shutters you should be investing in this hurricane season.  7 Different Types of Hurricane Shutters  Rolling Shutters: Like the name, these shutters roll up and down for easy access. Easy to use and provide safety from hurricanes. Another fantastic plus side to these shutters is its excellent insulation. This will help you trap in cold air and keep hot air out, saving you money on your electric bill.  Storm Panels: Storm panels work well as a quick fix. If you’re running out of time and there’s a hurricane inbound, invest in some storm panels before it’s too lat...

Protect your family and your house with impact-resistant doors. There are many benefits to installing these doors in your house today such as hurricane-resistant, energy efficiency, and added home value. You’ll see the difference the minute you have Home Performance Alliance install the doors. Here are some more benefits to replacing your door with impact-resistant doors. Burglar & Hurricane Resistant Living in Florida, you know how important it is to be prepared for hurricanes. Keep you and your family safe with impact-resistant doors. Impact-resistant glass is made up of several different layers that make it almost impossible to shatter or breakthrough. Not only do the doors protect you from hurricanes but they also protect you from burglars. Energy Efficient Not only do impact-resistant doors keep you and your family safe, but they also save you money on energy costs. The doors help keep the heat inside the house when it is cooler out and help keep the cool air ...

In Florida, we’re fortunate to have warmer weather year-round, plenty of outdoor activities, and beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico. However, a wonderful coastal lifestyle also brings a greater risk of damaging storms and hurricanes. Even if your home is prepared for inclement weather, being in a hurricane’s path is downright scary. While laying down sandbags and boarding up windows and doors can be effective in preventing damage, a better preventative measure is to upgrade your windows to withstand hurricane-force winds. As you prepare your home for hurricane season, here are some benefits of installing impact windows: Hurricane protection. Impact windows are specifically designed to withstand winds up to 200 MPH as well as wind-borne debris, they provide the best protection against storms. Most of the damage during storms occurs through windows and doors; once either is broken they allow wind, flying debris, and water inside your home - potentially resulting in stru...

HPA Windows   Home improvement projects can be time-consuming and costly, and some projects are simply more enjoyable than others. Staining a deck or updating the landscaping seems more fun that replacing your home’s windows. It’s easy to avoid upgrading your windows until absolutely necessary, but it’s an essential home improvement that will increase your home’s functionality and security and give your peace of mind.  When is the right time to replace your windows? Here are five tell-tale signs that your windows need replacing: Increase in outside noise. If you’re clearly hearing sounds of the outdoors or a busy neighborhood, your windows aren’t providing your home with proper noise protection. This could be a result of older windows, or that your windows weren’t sealed properly or were poorly made. The newer, insulated double- and triple-paned glass windows can decrease outside noise.  Feeling drafty. If you feel a draft from your windows, even when they’re closed, it...