COVER STORY
Beautiful Protection
Even under extraordinary design demands
hurricane protection is available.

SPECIAL REPORT:
Long-time Friends
Expert Shutter celebrates 20-year anniversary.

SALES & MARKETING FRONT:
Charge and Conquer
Why you should be excited about 2008.
by John Dearden

GUEST EDITORIAL:
Hurricane Protection . . . Green?
It seems inevitable.
by Scot Kuntz

COVER STORY
Building In Value
The 2008 International Builders' Show will be all about adding value to America's homes.

TECHNOLOGY FRONT
It’s More than Just the Glass
The proper installation of impact-resistant windows is essential to withstanding hurricane force winds.
by Randy Hile

SEASONAL FORCAST
It Only Takes One
CSU’s team sees seven hurricanes ahead in 2008.

SALES & MARKETING FRONT
Don't Be a Salesperson . . . Be an Expert!
It starts with just four words.
by John Dearden

SPECIAL REPORT
Hurricane Protection Has Clear Impact
GlassBuild America 2007 sets records in Atlanta.
by Howard Shingle

TECHNOLOGY FRONT
Standby Power
Generators, run on protected fuel supplies, provide homeowners a safe environment after a storm.
by Billy Treger

SEASONAL FORECAST
Heaviest Weather Still to Come
CSU team sees more activity as the season progresses.

SPECIAL REPORT
New at NOAA
New National Weather Service director named; high-powered satellites readied.

SALES & MARKETING FRONT:
Enthusiasm
It's contagious and can lead to more sales.
by John Dearden

TRADE SHOW
Season Opener
The 5th World of Hurricane Protection hosts record event.
By Howard Shingle

SPECIAL REPORT
Lessons Learned
The NHC looks ahead.
by Kerri Caldwell

COVER STORY
There's No Place Like Home
Kristin Beall, Homes By Her, shows how to build strong, secure and affordable housing.
by Howard Shingle

FEATURES

CODE WATCH
Learning an Important Lesson
An open and shut case?
by David Bowman, P.E.

SEASONAL FORECAST:
Active 2007 Hurricane Season
But it still depends on El Niño.

SEASONAL OUTLOOK:
Facing 2007
What dealers can expect.

FEATURES

SPECIAL REPORT
Dust in the Wind
Tiny specks could have a big effect on your business.

Directory and Buyer's Guide Addendum

GUEST EDITORIAL
A Seasonal Outlook With a Silver Lining
Brisk sales have been sheared off.
by Scott D. Kuntz

FEATURES

SEASONAL FORECAST
The Coast (Likely) is Clear
But conditions still indicate an above normal season

FALL 2006 ISSUE

COVER STORY
Coasts to Coast
Builder or Homeowner, All American Shutters has got you covered.
by Howard Shingle, photography Jim Robinette

FEATURES

SPECIAL REPORT
Building a Safer World
Highlights of the upcoming ICC conference.

GUEST EDITORIAL
Hurricane Protection to Increase in Coastal Areas
IHPA task force looks to the future.

SEASONAL FORECAST
Fewer Hurricanes Expected
But conditions still indicate an above normal season

SUMMER 2006 ISSUE

COVER STORY
A New Breed of Hurricane Protection
Commercial properties in South Florida are planned for the Day after a storm.
by Howard Shingle, photography Jim Robinette

FEATURES

SPECIAL REPORT
Technology Reigns in Stuttgart
Elero finds overwhelming intertest at the busy R+T show.

SEASONAL FORECAST
NOAA Predicts Very Active Hurricane Season
Residents in hurricane-prone areas are urged to make preparations.

SHOW REPORT
A World of Protection
The 4th Annual industry trade show gets the 2006 season off to a rousing start.

SHOW 2006 ISSUE

SEASONAL FORECAST
2006: 'Very Active' Still the Watchword
The 2006 Hurricane Season is expected to be above average.

'81 percent chance that at least one major hurricane will make landfall on the U.S. coastline.

SPRING 2006 ISSUE

COVER
Code Cycle
The beauty of this dynamic and evolving process.
by Howard Shingle

SEASONAL FORECAST
'Very Active' Season Ahead
Nine hurricanes expected, but fewer will make landfall.

SPECIAL REPORT
Showing the Way
Builders see the value of adding storm protection to the homes they build.
by Howard Shingle

WINTER 2006 ISSUE

COVER
Safer Communities One Home at a Time
The 2006 NextGen Demonstration Home offers builders a chance to see how safe a community can be.

CODE UPDATE
Building Better, Safer
2004 and 2005 seasons show need for reevaluation

SEASON REVIEW
Beyond Expectations
The 2005 season goes down as the most destructive on record.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Create a Business Continuity Plan
Ensure that your IT system can weather any storm
by Keenan Baker and Kurt Turnelius

FALL 2005 ISSUE

COVER
Feeling Protected
United Construction Group builds on Florida's west coast as if the next hurricane were imminent.
by Howard Shingle

SPECIAL REPORT
Home as Haven
The NextGen 2006 Peace of Mind home.

SEASONAL FORECAST
Active Trend
This year could be the most active season on record.

SUMMER 2005 ISSUE

COVER
New Blood for a New Era
Colorado State University team increases seasonal forecast.

SHOW REPORT
Busy from the Get-Go
Like the season ahead, the World of Hurricane Protection begins with a bustle of activity.
by Howard Shingle

SEASONAL FORECAST
Here We Go Again?
NOAA’s 2005 outlook sees another above-normal season.

SPECIAL REPORT
FEMA Builds on Success
Program evolutions for the 2005 hurricane season and beyond.

SPRING 2005 ISSUE

COVER STORY
Storm Surge:
In this case it’s good.

CASE STUDY
Weathering the storms
Solid core siding protects homes during powerful 2004 Florida hurricanes.

SPECIAL REPORT
High Visibility
Hurricane protection highlights at the 2005 International Builders’ Show.

FALL 2004 ISSUE

COVER STORY:
A Year Like No Other
This "rare" season had it all.

GUEST EDITORIAL
The Year of the Deductible
This season could see eight hurricanes heading our way.

SPECIAL REPORT
Security for When the Next Storm Hits
The NextGen05 Safe and Sound home shows builders how their homes can weather the storm.

SUMMER 2004 ISSUE

COVER STORY
It's All Good
From high-end interiors to high-end exterior storm panels, Signature Kitchens has found an exciting new niche.

SEASONAL FORECAST
Everyone Agrees: 2004 to be Active Season
This season could see eight hurricanes heading our way.

SPECIAL REPORT
Participating in the Next Generation of Homes
Safe & Sound will be the theme of the NextGen05 home.

SPRING 2004 ISSUE

COVER STORY:
'It's a Part of Everything We Do'
Kraft Construction Company has helped reshape Florida's west coast through teamwork, attention to details and with the knowledge of the damage hurricanes can do.

MARKET FORECAST 2004:
Weathering the Stormy Climate
Here's what the insiders see ahead for the hurricane protection industry.

SPECIAL REPORT
The Star of the Show
The newest hurricane protection products share the spotlight at this year's International Builders' Show.

WINTER 2004 ISSUE

COVER STORY:
Nature’s Way
Dr. William Gray believes our luck will take a turn.

Special Report:
Extra Efforts
IBHS Annual Congress challenges participants.

Code Q & A:
Product Approval—Florida Style
Just how do you go about getting product approval?

FALL 2003 ISSUE

COVER STORY:
The Best of Everything
ARBC’s newest model home features eye-catching architectural style and hurricane protection.

Special Report:
History Lesson
The National Hurricane Center revisits its extensive historical database.

Sales Management:
What Customers Really Want
Four strategies that work to keep customers coming back.

SUMMER 2003 ISSUE

COVER STORY:
Before and After: The FEMA Story of Mitigation, Response and Recovery

SEASONAL FORECAST:
NOAA Forecasters Say Six to Nine Hurricanes Could Threaten in 2003
NOAA and FEMA stress preparedness for residents in hurricane-prone areas.

TRADE SHOW:
Hurricane Forum
The National Hurricane Conference covers a full range of hurricane mitigation, planning and recovery.

SPRING 2003 ISSUE

MARKETING:
More Marketing Secrets on a Shoestring Budget
With a bit of work, sales can increase exponentially while costing less than you'd think.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
Goal Setting and Problem Solving
A focus on our desire will help us achieve.

TECHNOLOGY FRONT:
What's New in Impact-Resistant Windows, Doors
New technology offers strong, complaint and beautiful windows & doors.

WINTER 2003 ISSUE

COVER STORY
An Eye to the Sky
Max Mayfield understands the science of hurricanes and the need to keep people informed and safe.

CODE Q & A:
Balcony Protection
When fire and storm safety codes conflict, a reasonable real-life solution needs to be found.

CASE STUDY:
Schools Become Safe Havens
New construction project updates classrooms and offers storm safety.

FALL 2002 ISSUE

COVER STORY
Building a Safer Tomorrow
Nanette McElman keeps track of the building codes that help protect lives, homes and businesses.

Special Report:
Andrew Revisited
A decade later, there still are repercussions from one of the most intense hurricanes to cross Florida.

Memories of ANDREW
It was the hurricane that changed everything, but even out of its devastation positive change has come about.

SUMMER 2002 ISSUE

GUEST EDITORIAL
The True Test
The consequences of illegitimate product testing affect the whole industry.

HURRICANE READINESS:
Preparing Your Employees and Business for the Worst
Taking the right steps before a storm hits can ensure you are up and running quickly when it’s all over.

SHOW REPORT:
The Start of Something Big
The inaugural World of Hurricane Protection Trade Show and Conference brings the industry together in a dedicated two-day event.

SPRING 2002 ISSUE

GUEST EDITORIAL
Hurricane Protection and the Internet
There are a lot of good reasons for going online.

MARKETING
Marketing Secrets On a Shoestring Budget
Strategies to help make you a marketer, not a seller.

ADVERTISING
Unique Selling Position
Concentrate your advertising efforts on what makes your company special.

WINTER 2002 ISSUE

COVER STORY:
In The Wake of Destruction
The International Hurricane Protection Association becomes the voice of the industry.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
Secrets to a Successful Trade Show
Exhibitors can improve the results of trade shows by avoiding these mistakes.

SPECIAL REPORT:
Fortified Homes Promote Safer Living and Disaster Survival
Safety against storms, wind and even hurricanes can be cost-effective, too.