Importance of Awning Protection

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Site Admin

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Thank you for visiting the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to keep our website visitors current with news, tips and advice about aluminum products here in the Central Florida and Orlando areas. Today we would like to review some information about the importance of protection provided by our clamshell aluminum awnings.

Hurricane season has been very active this year and protecting your home’s windows and doors is more important than ever. Available as a non-impact product, clamshell awnings have long been a very popular product with Floridians to protect windows and interior furnishings from the sun’s harmful sun rays.

In more powerful storms, tree branches and other debris can be thrown by the wind and break otherwise protected windows and even doors. Obviously sliding glass doors, French doors or any door with considerable glass should be protected.

Clamshell aluminum awnings are a smart choice for those in need of extra shade or those looking to lower their cooling costs. They are light weight and easy to adjust. They also allow you to keep your windows open during light rain storms. When in the down position they offer full protection from the elements and are avail in a variety of colors or white and many different stripe colors.aluminum awning colors galleryYou may select basic white or any of the 16 custom colors including one solid color for the entire awning, or combine colors for adding single, double, or wider stripes. Just as we can custom manufacture your window or door awning for custom width or length, imagine the possibilities of matching color schemes, too.

Back to the importance of awning protection. Although some storms are so severe that no amount of preparation can secure a mobile home here in Florida, precautions can be taken to preserve and protect what you have. The aluminum products we manufacture help protect from storm winds, rain and hail, and are great for shielding the home from tropical storms and hurricanes.

Durable aluminum awnings are essential in areas with potentially strong wind gusts. Awnings are rated for wind tolerance based on width, length, material and the number of supporting arms. Modern awning designs incorporate compression joints and steel support structures to absorb and resist high velocity winds.

We thank you for visiting the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. Feel free to explore the tabs across the top for more about the custom clamshell aluminum awnings and other products we offer. Contact us for an estimate in Orlando and surrounding communities of Central Florida at 321-978-5500 for an estimate!

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Awnings for Decoration and Purpose

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Site Admin

Welcome to the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to inform our online visitors about topics related to the aluminum products we sell such as clamshell aluminum awnings, roofing, railing, screen rooms, carports and storage sheds. Today we would like to discuss the dual functions of our aluminum clamshell awnings as decoration as well as having an important function to protect the home.

Clamshell aluminum awnings serve a dual purpose for a home or mobile home as both a nice decoration of highlights to the window and door areas, yet also protects the home from storms, wind, rain, hail and even sunlight.

Many of our aluminum products can enhance the looks of your home or mobile home. A screen room or carport can be just the touch your place needs. Review some of the Haggetts Aluminum project photos throughout this post for some ideas for your own home.


Our aluminum awnings, for example come in a variety of brilliant colors. Consider a coloring scheme that matches your awnings with any other aluminum add-ons for the home including aluminum railings, roof or carport coverings. You may select basic white or any of the 16 colors for the entire awning or stripes. You may select basic white or any of the 16 custom colors including one solid color for the entire awning, or combine colors for adding single, double, or wider stripes.

Just as we can custom manufacture your window or door awning for custom width or length, available colors can be customized and include metallic blue, peach, tile red, gray, tan, brown, pastel green, dark green, ivory, metallic gold, bright yellow, avocado, cream, black, dark blue and bronze.


No awning can guarantee protection 100% in extreme storms, but Haggetts Aluminum custom clamshell window awnings are designed to protect your home for years and remain intact. When our aluminum awnings are closed and fastened to cover your windows, you can avoid broken glass, wind, and rain damage that might occur otherwise.


Protective shutters such as clamshell aluminum awnings prevents damage to vital windows and doors by wind, rain and flying debris can be avoided. Obviously sliding glass doors, French doors or any door with considerable glass should be protected. Slatted awnings are an elegant option for a distinctive beautiful look to a home.

Our aluminum products serve a purpose of both functionality and beautification. Thanks again for visiting our blog and website, now you understand the importance of sturdy aluminum awnings. Feel free to explore the tabs across the top for more about the custom clamshell aluminum awnings and other products we offer. Contact us for an estimate in Orlando and surrounding communities of Central Florida at 321-978-5500 today!

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Consider Aluminum Home Reinforcements

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Site Admin

haggetts aluminum store frontWe like to keep our online readers updated with our latest aluminum projects here in Central Florida and the Orlando areas. With the potential for tropical storms and hurricanes here in Florida, there is a necessity for protection from the wind and rain that is associated with these powerful storms. Haggetts Aluminum urges our potential customers here in the Central Florida area to consider aluminum home reinforcements if they do not have them already.

During the hurricane season here in Central Florida, the need for durable aluminum awnings is always a priority. In order to prepare for the high velocity winds that can whip through Florida, homes must prepare for the worst. Obtaining durable aluminum awnings becomes critical as the oceans are still very active as we near the end of hurricane season.

Obtaining aluminum awnings that can withstand hurricane force winds can be a task. Many companies boast of standards they may not be able to uphold. Haggetts Aluminum is licensed and insured to work in the state of Florida and have many satisfied customers to date.

Another product we manufacture and install is the aluminum screen room. Screen rooms provide damage protection to your home. An extra “buffer area” in front of your home’s front porch area deters falling leaves, dirt, debris and trash and even tree branches from causing damage. A screen room can provide additional areas to tidy up the living quarters and increase the amount of available storage space. Add a play area for the kids so they get to enjoy the fresh air. The shade and ventilation of a screen room is another great advantage to enjoy one.

We can build you a carport too! Carports are a great solution for homeowners who want to protect their vehicles from the sun. A carport can protect your car from tree branches, hail and other falling debris. Also, a carport can make the trek from your car to your home a dry one when it is raining outside.

Aluminum storage sheds are a great solution to clearing clutter from the rest of the home and having a safe place to keep them. When indoor space is at a premium, consider custom aluminum storage sheds as a cost effective solution for keeping seasonal items tucked away and out of sight.

An aluminum roof covering may be the solution to your needs. We can create and install custom roof coverings and railings for your home or mobile home here in the Central Florida area. Review this post about a 16 by 60 Foot Aluminum Roof in Kissimmee.

Our specialty is Central Florida awning manufacturing, sales, and installation and service of clamshell aluminum awnings, plus we build carports, screen rooms, and storage sheds. Most orders are completed and installed within two weeks, or sooner. Depending on your order and the time of year we will advise any delays when we quote price and delivery. Review this blog post for an overview of aluminum products in Central Florida to see what we have to offer.

Our prices are very competitive compared to other brands made in the USA, and the value exceeds cheap imports. Haggetts Aluminum offers durable clamshell aluminum awnings that can withstand high force winds when closed and fastened, yet no awning can protect 100% in extreme storms, especially with flying debris. In addition, aluminum awnings can help protect your home from wind, heat and the sun.

Haggetts Aluminum posts here on our blog twice a month. When posts are added, we also make a post on our linking to the blog post here on the website. Review our Haggetts Aluminum Facebook Fan Page for our latest blog posts.

We really do appreciate you stopping by! If you have an aluminum project here in the Central Florida area, feel free to contact us by phone or email us today for an estimate. Come back soon!

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Protection From Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Site Admin

haggetts aluminum vehicles 2014Thank you for visiting the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to keep our website visitors current with news, tips and advice about aluminum products here in the Central Florida and Orlando areas. Today we would like to focus on the importance of protection from these hurricanes and major storms.

Since our last blog post on the 5th, there has been another catastrophic hurricane to hit out of the Atlantic. Hurricane Maria is a powerful tropical cyclone that made landfall on Puerto Rico as a category 4 hurricane on Wednesday, September 20th. Our hearts go out to the people of Puerto Rico.

Earlier in the month of September, Hurricane Irma tore through the west coast of Florida, causing incredible damage. Here on the east coast of Florida, many of our customers were spared due to our aluminum products such as aluminum awnings and shutters that provide protection from these hurricanes and major tropical storms.

Hurricane season has been very active this year and protecting your home’s windows and doors is very important. Protective shutters such as clamshell aluminum awnings prevents damage to vital windows and doors by wind, rain and flying debris can be avoided. Obviously sliding glass doors, French doors or any door with considerable glass should be protected.

Although some storms are so severe that no amount of preparation can secure a mobile home here in Florida, precautions can be taken to preserve and protect what you have. The aluminum products we manufacture for your home and mobile home protect the home from storm winds, rain and hail, and are great for protecting from tropical storms and hurricanes.

Durable aluminum awnings are essential in areas with potentially strong wind gusts. Awnings are rated for wind tolerance based on width, length, material and the number of supporting arms. Modern awning designs incorporate compression joints and steel support structures to absorb and resist high velocity winds.

Be safe and have a plan! Thanks again for visiting our blog and website. Feel free to explore the tabs across the top for more about the custom clamshell aluminum awnings and other products we offer. Contact us for an estimate in Cocoa Florida in Brevard County or other Atlantic coastal county cities of Central Florida at 321-978-5500 for an estimate!

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Hurricane Safety and Preparedness

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Site Admin

Welcome to the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to inform our online visitors about topics related to the aluminum products we sell such as clamshell aluminum awnings, roofing, railing, screen rooms, carports and storage sheds. Sturdy aluminum products for your home are important when there are high velocity winds present. Today we would like to discuss the importance of hurricane safety and preparedness.

With the approaching Hurricane Irma, southeast US residents need a plan for when disaster strikes now more than EVER. A very active hurricane storm season is at hand, and there has already been catastrophic damage from high winds and flooding with Hurricane Harvey, and possibly with the quickly approaching Irma as a dangerous category 5 hurricane heading towards the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispanola, the Bahamas and Cuba. The next threat posed to Florida threatens the entire state and quite possibly the entire southeast United States.

With Irma picking up speed, many Floridians are making the necessary preparations to stock up on supplies such as water, food and medical needs as the storm quickly approaches. Review the hurricane kit below courtesy of MyNews13.com to be prepared for this incredible act of nature. (click photos to enlarge)

Hurricane kit

Make sure your hurricane shutters are in place or your clamshell aluminum awnings are fastened in the down position. Keep a list of contact information for reference. This includes emergency management offices, county law enforcement, fire/rescue, local hospitals, utilities, Red Cross, TV and radio stations, and your property insurance agent. Online hazard and vulnerability assessment tools are available to gather information about your risks. Here is a house checklist to cover, possibly last minute as the storm winds begin to pick up.

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Destructive winds, capable of widespread tree damage, long-lived power outages and structural devastation can be expected. Storm-surge flooding, high surf and rip currents will also be dangers, as heavy rain could contribute to flooding and mudslides, as well.

Irma is just the 5th Atlantic hurricane to have maximum sustained winds of 185 mph or greater, with Hurricane Allen occupying the top spot with 190 mph winds in 1980.

Prepare your pet! Pets are like family members and need to be considered when these storms approach. Review these tips to prepare your pet.

Consider these medical needs before the storm arrives.

Thank you for visiting the our blog and website. Feel free to explore the tabs across the top for more about the custom clamshell aluminum awnings and other products we offer. Contact us for an estimate in Orlando and surrounding communities of Central Florida at 321-978-5500!

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Hurricane Season Preparations

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Site Admin

strong windWelcome to the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to keep our website visitors informed on our products and services here in the Central Florida and Orlando area. The summer has arrived, bringing increased storm activity, especially here in the Central Florida area. Higher temperatures provides higher humidity in tropical areas such as Florida and many other southern states. This humidity build-up is responsible for increased storm activity, which we know can be rather powerful and destructive. Today we would like to offer some advice on some issues concerning hurricane season preparations.

More Floridians are preparing for the 2017 hurricane season, one study reporting that 77 percent of Florida residents are making advance preparations for the storm season, a 17 percent increase over 2016.

One year after Hurricane Matthew sideswiped the state, Florida residents say they’re taking more precautions for the start of the hurricane season. The National Hurricane Center gives some tips on hurricane preparedness. The three main key points include:

-Gather Information
-Plan and Take Action
-Recover

Know whether you live in an evacution area and consider your home’s risks to storm surge, floods and wind. Understand the meanings of the National Weather Service watches and warnings.

Keep a list of contact information for reference. This includes emergency management offices, county law enforcement, fire/rescue, local hospitals, utilities, Red Cross, TV and radio stations, and your property insurance agent. Online hazard and vulnerability assessment tools are available to gather information about your risks.

Assemble a basic disaster supplies kit and consider storage locations for different situations. Help community members do the same.

Develop emergency plans for specific risks. Plan locations away from the home. Pet owners should have emergency plans for their animals. Prepare your boat and be aware of marine safety if you are on or near the water.

Review the FEMA Evacuation Guidelines to allow for enough time to pack and inform friends and family if you need to leave your home. FOLLOW instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if ordered! Wait until an area is declared safe before returning home. Remember that recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process.

Be alert for tornadoes which are often spawned by hurricanes and the calm “eye” of the storm. It may seem like the storm is over, but once the eye passes, the winds may change direction and quickly return to hurricane force.

Be safe and have a plan! Thanks again for visiting our blog and website. Feel free to explore the tabs across the top for more about the custom clamshell aluminum awnings and other products we offer. Contact us for an estimate in Cocoa Florida in Brevard County or other Atlantic coastal county cities of Central Florida at 321-978-5500 for an estimate!

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Importance of Sturdy Aluminum Awnings

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Site Admin

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Thank you for visiting the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to keep our website visitors current with news, tips and advice about aluminum products here in the Central Florida and Orlando areas. Today we would like to stress the importance of sturdy aluminum awnings, especially here in the Central Florida and Orlando area.

Hurricane season in Florida is generally from the start of June through the end of November, being potentially the highest expected occurrance of hurricanes and tropical storms around the state and this part of the country.

Not only is it important for aluminum awnings to be able to sustain high winds and be fastened down, but they must be capable of sustaining damage from flying debris in high winds. This means they need to be strong and sturdy. When the awnings are fastened in the down position, the windows are protected from breakage.

No awning can guarantee protection 100% in extreme storms, but Haggetts Aluminum custom clamshell window awnings are designed to protect your home for years and remain intact. When our aluminum awnings are closed and fastened to cover your windows, you can avoid broken glass, wind, and rain damage that might occur otherwise.

Protective shutters such as clamshell aluminum awnings prevents damage to vital windows and doors by wind, rain and flying debris can be avoided. Obviously sliding glass doors, French doors or any door with considerable glass should be protected.

Aluminum hurricane shutters are an important part of a hurricane-resistant or storm-resistant home. When they are fastened into the down position, they provide a great amount of protection for glass doors and windows against windborne debris, which is often present in coastal storms. Keeping the windows and doors intact during a major windstorm is vital to the structural integrity of a home because any slight breach could cause the destruction of the entire mobile home or home.

Although some storms are so severe that no amount of preparation can secure a mobile home here in Florida, precautions can be taken to preserve and protect what you have. The aluminum products we manufacture for your home and mobile home protect the home from storm winds, rain and hail, and are great for protecting from tropical storms and hurricanes.

Thanks again for visiting our blog and website, now you understand the importance of sturdy aluminum awnings. Feel free to explore the tabs across the top for more about the custom clamshell aluminum awnings and other products we offer. Contact us for an estimate in Cocoa Florida in Brevard County or other Atlantic coastal county cities of Central Florida at 321-978-5500 today!

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Haggetts Newly Painted Building

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Site Admin

Haggetts Newly Painted Building

Haggetts Newly Painted Building

Welcome to the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to keep our website visitors informed on our products and services here in the Central Florida and Orlando area. Today we would like to update our online readers about the Haggetts Aluminum newly painted building.

Our premises deserved an update and this recent paint job is just what it needed. Haggett’s recently received this nice blue colored update from the previous dark green. Having been at this location for the last 7 years, this is the first change that has been performed here.

Next year we are going to switch gears and are moving to the Cocoa area, so we may downsize on some of the projects that we are doing now.

Haggetts Aluminum offers reasonable prices for quality work and equipment. When we provide our customers with great prices, they usually come back to tackle the next aluminum project or refer us to a friend.

Thank you for visiting the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. Come back on a regular basis for news, tips and advice concerning aluminum awning and screen room repair, service and installation. Add our website to your favorites and contact us today by phone or email for some ideas for your next aluminum project here in Central Florida and Orlando!

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Protection from Increased Storm Activity

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Site Admin

haggetts truckThank you for visiting the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to keep our online readers current with news, tips and advice about aluminum products here in the Central Florida and Orlando areas. Today we would like to offer our online readers some information about the correlation between aluminum awnings and protection from increased storm activity.

The summer has arrived, bringing increased storm activity, especially here in the Central Florida area. Higher temperatures provides higher humidity in tropical areas such as Florida and many other southern states. This humidity build-up is responsible for increased storm activity, which we know can be rather powerful and destructive. Protection from increased storm activity this time of year is imperative.

Haggetts Aluminum manufactures and installes clamshell aluminum awnings here in the Central Florida and Orlando area. Clamshell aluminum awnings provide protection from unruly storm surges, avoiding damage to vital windows and doors by wind, rain and flying debris. Obviously sliding glass doors, French doors or any door with considerable glass should be protected.

Durable aluminum awnings are essential in areas with potentially strong wind gusts. Awnings are rated for wind tolerance based on width, length, material and the number of supporting arms. Modern awning designs incorporate compression joints and steel support structures to absorb and resist high velocity winds.

Storm impact on a protected home would be greatly lower than on one that has little coverage over the doors and windows. If the home or mobile home structure is breached, (especially for a mobile home) sudden pressurization of the interior can cause severe structural damage such as roof loss, and will lead to significant interior and contents damage from wind-driven rain. You should take every reasonable precaution to protect your property against flying debris and wind pressures of a storm.

Aluminum hurricane shutters are an important part of a hurricane-resistant or storm-resistant home. When they are fastened into the down position, they provide a great amount of protection for glass doors and windows. Keeping the windows and doors intact during a major windstorm is vital to the structural integrity of a home.

Haggett’s customers are impressed with the strength and durability of our clamshell aluminum awnings, so don’t hire an aluminum company that you may regret. Central Florida residents, especially mobile home owners in Cocoa Florida in Brevard County or other Atlantic coastal county cities of Central Florida can enjoy the benefits of aluminum awnings for their homes. In addition, we build and install aluminum screen rooms, carports, carport covers, and aluminum storage sheds,

Thanks again for visiting our blog and website. Feel free to explore the tabs across the top for more about the custom clamshell aluminum awnings and other products we offer. Contact us for an estimate in Orlando and surrounding communities of Central Florida at 321-978-5500 for an estimate!

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Haggetts Aluminum and Project Variety

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Site Admin

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Welcome to the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. We like to keep our website visitors informed on our products and services here in the Central Florida and Orlando area. Today we would like to talk a little about the Haggets Aluminum variety of projects on which we pride ourselves every day.

We pride ourselves first and foremost on our clamshell aluminum awnings for which our customers can choose from a wide variety of styles and colors. Styles and colors can vary to match the home or mobile home and add a nice touch as well as protect the windows and doors in storms and high winds.

A screen room is a great idea for a home addition. Consider adding a matching screen room to your home to add value and for practical functionality. Some ideas for the inside of your screen room addition include patio chairs and a table for an area to entertain guests. A screen room could be utilized as a storage area to free up space in your home or mobile home and provide additional areas to tidy up the living quarters and increase the amount of available storage space. If you have kids, use the additional room for a play area for them. Being attached to the house it is a safe place to play and you can keep an eye from them from the comfort of your living room. Window screens prevent toys from flying out into the yard.

Storage sheds are great for organization. Clear out the garage of your tools and equipment to keep your living spaces clean and tidy. Now you can park your car there again!

Aluminum railings are another project consideration for your home or mobile home. Aluminum railings can add beauty to a home or building, and are important for safety where steps and sidewalks drop off sharply.

A matching carport is a good idea for your home or mobile home. A carport is useful to park beneath and a great solution for homeowners who want to protect their vehicles from the hot sun. The intense summer heat can fade your car’s color, crack your dashboard and seats, cause plastic and rubber trim break and crumble, and even make your tint peel off. Protect and preserve your car for years to come by having a carport installed.

Many of our products can save money on the electric bill. Patio covers are great for shading areas in front of your home or mobile home. Not only does this provide a nice space to relax and kick back with a beverage and good company, but it provides a cooler home front and inside, saving money on air conditioning. Vinyl siding or an aluminum roof can deflect the heat from the sun and therefore help reduce cooling costs as well. Roofing is big business here in the Central Florida area because of heavy rainstorms that can arrive quickly. Haggetts Aluminum will offer a durable, high quality aluminum roof that looks like it came with the home.

We provide a variety of projects for our customers in Cocoa Florida in Brevard County or other Atlantic coastal county cities of Central Florida. Saving our customers money makes us happy. We offer reasonable prices for quality work and equipment. When we provide our customers with great prices, they usually come back to tackle another aluminum project or refer us to one of their friends.

Thank you for visiting the Haggetts Aluminum blog and website. Come back on a regular basis for news, tips and advice concerning aluminum awning and screen room repair, service and installation. Add our website to your favorites and contact us today by phone or email for some ideas for your next aluminum project here in Central Florida and Orlando!

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