Installation Guide

ManualsBrandsAstroGuard ManualsDoors & Windows100 in. x 108 in. Panel of Hybrid Hurricane Fabric that Replaces Traditional Storm Shutters, Panels and Screens

HOW TO MEASURE, PURCHASE AND INSTALL

AstroGuard is the next generation of hurricane protection that is

Stronger…Safer…More Affordable…and Easier to Deploy than traditional

hurricane panels. Tough enough to withstand a Category 5 hurricane,

AstroGuard protects your home and family better than metal panels, clear

panels, and plywood. Yet it weighs just ounces per square yard, so when storms

approach, you can deploy AstroGuard with ease. How is that possible?

AstroGuard’s high-strength, high-tenacity fibers are interlocked and resin-

coated--increasing the effectiveness exponentially. AstroGuard fends off

hurricane-force winds, water, and flying debris. Its wind-blocking properties

stop your home from becoming pressurized during a storm, thus preventing roof

lift-off and catastrophic damage.

Follow these easy Do-It-Yourself instructions to Measure, Purchase and Install

AstroGuard on your home.

Let’s start with Measuring. Draw a quick sketch of your house showing where

each piece of AstroGuard belongs. Start with the Front Door and go clockwise,

numbering each opening. This drawing will come in handy at storm time.

Rule of Thumb: Begin with the Front Door and go clockwise.

You will need:

 A tape measure

 Pencil and paper

Rule of Thumb: If your openings are concrete, overlap the opening by four inches

wherever possible. If you have wood-framed openings, overlap by one inch. This is

required for proper installation of AstroGuard.

1. For a Standard Concrete Opening: Measure the opening Width first, then Height

a. For Doors, overlap the left side, right side and top by four inches. This

means you will add eight inches to the width and four inches to the

height. The same is true for Garage Doors and Sliding Glass Doors.

Summary of content (7 pages)

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HOW TO MEASURE, PURCHASE AND INSTALL AstroGuard is the next generation of hurricane protection that is Stronger…Safer…More Affordable…and Easier to Deploy than traditional hurricane panels. Tough enough to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, AstroGuard protects your home and family better than metal panels, clear panels, and plywood. Yet it weighs just ounces per square yard, so when storms approach, you can deploy AstroGuard with ease.
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b. For Windows, add four inches on all four sides. This means you will add eight inches to both the width and the height. c. For Lanais, overlap the left side, right side, and top by four inches. d. If you have trim or decorative molding around a window or door, simply measure far enough past the trim to allow four inches of fabric to lay flat against the wall. e. If your windows are surrounded by stucco band that is thicker than ½”, measure outside the band. 2. For a Standard Wood-Framed Opening a.
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HOW TO INSTALL Congratulations on your purchase of AstroGuard. In a few short steps, your home will be safeguarded with the most advanced hurricane protection on the market. First, gather your equipment.
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Using your Power Drill, drill a hole in that spot. Using the Driver Bit, install the anchor into the hole. Fasten the fabric on that side. Pull the fabric snug across the opening and mark the clip position on the other side. Do not over-tighten fabric. Drill holes and install hardware on other side. Attach fabric. 4. REMOVE FABRIC AND LABEL Once the fabric has been properly installed, remove each piece and label the opening with a permanent marker, using the numbers from your house drawing.
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ADDITIONAL NOTES: Opening: AstroGuard is Category 5 hurricane protection that is easy to install and even easier to deploy. AstroGuard is perfect for Windows, Garage Doors, Sliding Doors, and enclosing entire patio or Lanai areas of your home. Hurricanes cause the most damage when the homes glazed openings (windows) are exposed and the home is exposed to wind that causes wind pressure to blow the roof off of homes.
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