Glass America, the installer for Group 3 members, expects to start receiving the bulk of their order this week. The windows are being delivered in preparation for commencing installations by the week of June 20^th (next week). Since the members of this group were the last to request participation in this voluntary program, they are most vulnerable to the impending threat heralded by the onset of the Hurricane Season. To expedite installation of their impact windows, we have made provisions for the company to store a certain number of windows on the premises. By allowing them to maintain - in house - the windows for the following week’s projected installation, their progress will be substantially enhanced as compared to storing and delivering each unit’s windows individually. Glass America anticipates completion of the overall project by August... with a disclaimer. The weather is now the main “wild card”. Whenever they face rain or high winds, Glass America will make a determination about each unit’s prospect for a safe and successful installation and act accordingly.

Last year, several building residents voluntarily reacted to dozens of emergencies during the storms. We collected shutter panels, windows, balcony doors and other artifacts that were ripped from the building. To save the contents of our neighbors’ homes, many old windows were temporarily reattached or replaced with a patch during the event. While the 4 hurricanes suffered last season caught all of us by surprise, this year we know what to expect. We have been given the opportunity to take steps to protect our homes. Do not expect those volunteers to again risk their own safety to protect your property. If one or more of your old windows blows out, your unit will likely sustain substantial expensive damage. If an owner falls victim to this unfortunate dilemma, the adjunctive liability may extend to other areas. Should the infiltrated unit become the flashpoint for additional damage to adjoining units or common areas, the overall liability could be retraced and assigned to that first unit owner’s inadequate windows. While insurance may shield the owner from the initial repair expenses prior to subrogation, rest assured that the final costs will find their way into the unprotected unit owner’s future premiums.

These Units are Protected from Hurricanes - Is Yours?

We are racing with the clock and competing with thousands of other residents across the State with similar objectives - to protect their homes. As Hurricane Season proceeds, many residents along Galt Ocean Mile are re-evaluating their opinion of this critical protection. Those that already installed the impact windows are starting to look very clever to their neighbors. Many of those that haven’t made appropriate preparations are becoming rightfully concerned about their potential exposure.

Fortunately, it is not too late. You can still sign up to receive the impact windows. The confusion stemming from the delivery delays and the storage dispensation that the building is providing to Glass America has served to delay the company’s demand for a price increase. Because manufacturer IWC is temporarily absorbing the increased price of materials, Glass America has agreed to pass the savings to any owner who signs up during this hiatus. They’ve assented to allow latecomers to sign up for installations at the old price. This “price bubble” is extremely tenuous. Within the next few days, the price will increase as possible installation dates are forced deeper into the Hurricane Season.