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Mrs. W Before and After

wkittle — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:30:21 +0000

Mrs. W. Before and After

We have another unbelievable project that is a true testament to our window and door department. Mrs. W. of North Fort Myers called in and wanted to have her door replaced never do she know that her end product would look so good.

Rob DePhillip went out to Mrs. W. home on February 6th 2012 and when he got there this is what he saw. A blue badly discolored door that had been weathered for many years from sun exposure and rain. It was definitely time for an upgrade.

Rob is one of our seasoned Territory Managers who is very knowledgeable in these types of remodels. He suggested a Therma-Tru Classic Craft Door with Two Custom designed and crafted sidelights with a matching Natural Oak stain finish to really make the door “POP!”

He was right! With the help of Jim Evey our Window and Door Specialist and Pat Ryan our Window and Door Installation Manager the finished product could not have come out any better!

What a simple an amazing thing you can do to create a whole new remodeled look to the front of your home. The project was a complete success! Mrs. W. was ecstatic with the finished product; we wanted to share this simple and easy example of an upgrade that anyone can do to their home. Great Job everyone for another unbelievable before and after job well done.

Early Tropical Storm

wkittle — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:13 +0000

We already have our first Tropical Storm brewing out in the Pacific Ocean. Even though this poses no threat to us, it’s just a reminder that Hurricane Season is just around the corner. Make sure you are prepared and protected by either having your shutters inspected or by having hurricane protection installed. Call us for a free consultation. 239-938-1000

New Territory Manager

wkittle — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 23:00:58 +0000

New Territory Manager

The Smart Companies is proud to announce our new sales consultant, Bob Logan, who will be taking over part of the Collier Territory. Although he is new to our company, he is not new to the shutter industry! He has been selling shutters, windows and doors in SW Florida for many years. He will be making a great addition to our already mighty sales team!

Another new addition to our growing company is Greg Slaydon, another experienced sales person. He will be increasing our sales in the Wholesale division. Greg is a seasoned manufacturing rep that has been selling storm protection throughout the United States for many years. We are excited to have both men as part of The Smart Company family. Welcome aboard!

Hurricane Irene – Category 3

kdugas — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:43:10 +0000

HURRICANE IRENE INTERMEDIATE ADVISORY NUMBER 20A

NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL

800 AM EDT THU AUG 25 2011

…IRENE POUNDING THE NORTHWESTERN BAHAMAS…

SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT…1200 UTC…INFORMATION

LOCATION…25.5N 76.5W ABOUT 65 MI…105 KM ENE OF NASSAU ABOUT 670 MI…1085 KM S OF CAPE HATTERAS NORTH CAROLINA

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…115 MPH…185 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT…NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 13 MPH…20 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…950 MB…28.05 INCHES

HURRICANE IRENE WILL BRING TROPICAL STORM FORCE WIND GUSTS IN SQUALLS ALONG THE COASTAL COUNTIES TODAY AND TONIGHT…

TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA ATLANTIC WATERS…

NEW INFORMATION…

TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS ARE NOW IN EFFECT FOR ALL OF THE EAST CENTRAL FLORIDA ATLANTIC WATERS FROM FLAGLER BEACH TO JUPITER

INLET. LEADING OUTER RAINBANDS FROM IRENE APPROACHING THE TREASURE COAST.

Hurricane Irene – Wednesday 8.24.11

kdugas — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:06:27 +0000

Hurricane Irene is expected to close to the coast of North Carolina sometime Saturday, but whether there is a direct hit or it becomes a glancing blow is still uncertain.
Forecasters expect the storm to strengthen early Thursday, with sustained winds topping 111 mph, as it passes the Bahamas headed northwest. They expect it will curl north, but the exact path along the North Carolina coast is hard to predict, said Bill Reid, National Hurricane Center director, on Tuesday.

Hurricane Irene – Category 2

kdugas — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:17:50 +0000

HURRICANE IRENE ADVISORY NUMBER 13
NWS NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER MIAMI FL AL092011
1100 AM EDT TUE AUG 23 2011

…IRENE APPROACHING THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS…

SUMMARY OF 1100 AM EDT…1500 UTC…INFORMATION
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LOCATION…20.5N 71.0W
ABOUT 70 MI…110 KM S OF GRAND TURK ISLAND
ABOUT 50 MI…85 KM NNW OF PUERTO PLATA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…100 MPH…160 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT…WNW OR 295 DEGREES AT 12 MPH…19 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE…980 MB…28.94 INCHES

Hurricane Irene – Category 1

kdugas — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:48:31 +0000

LOCATION…19.2N 67.5W

ABOUT 105 MI…170 KM WNW OF SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO
ABOUT 70 MI…115 KM NE OF PUNTA CANA DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS…80 MPH…130 KM/H

The government of the Bahamas has issued a hurricane warning for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeastern Bahamas.

Summary of watches and warnings in effect…A hurricane warning is in effect for…* North coast of the Dominican Republic from the Haiti border Eastward to Cabo Engano * Southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands

A hurricane watch is in effect for… * North coast of Haiti from le mole St. Nicholas eastward to the Dominican Republic border * central Bahamas

A tropical storm warning is in effect for…* Puerto Rico…Vieques and Culebra * South Coast of the Dominican Republic from South of Cabo Engano Westward to the Haiti Border * all of Haiti

Discussion and 48-Hour Outlook
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At 1100 am…The Center of Hurricane Irene was located near Latitude 19.2 North…Longitude 67.5 West. Irene is moving toward the West-Northwest near 13 Mph…20 Km/H…and this motion is expected to continue during the next 24 To 48 hours. On This Track the Core of Irene should be passing just to the North of Hispaniola later today and early Tuesday and reach the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeastern Bahamas late Tuesday.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 80 Mph…130 Km/H…with higher gusts. Irene is a Category One Hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Strengthening is forecast during the next few days.

Hurricane Force Winds Extend Outward Up To 30 Miles…45 Km…from the center…and Tropical Storm Force Winds extend outward up To 185 miles…295 Km to the Northeast of the center.

Minimum Central Pressure Estimated From A Reconnaissance Plane Was 988 Mb…29.18 Inches.
Source: NWS – NOAA

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

kdugas — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:54:48 +0000

For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico…

The national hurricane center is issuing advisories on tropical depression eight… Located about 55 miles northwest of Cabo Gracias on the Honduras-Nicaragua border.

1. A large tropical wave located about 900 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is showing signs of organization. Environmental conditions are expected to gradually become more conducive for development as the disturbance approaches the Lesser Antilles on Saturday. This system has a medium chance…40 percent…of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves westward at 20 mph.

2. A broad low pressure system is gradually becoming better defined about midway between the Cape Verde islands and the west coast of Africa. The low is producing a large area of thunderstorms…and upper-level winds are forecast to be conducive for development as it moves west to west-northwestward at 10 to 15 mph. This system has a medium chance…50 percent…of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours. Regardless of development…locally heavy rain and strong gusty winds are possible in the Cape Verde islands today through Saturday.

Elsewhere…tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.

Source: NOAA

Two weather disturbances in the eastern Atlantic Ocean

kdugas — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:12:02 +0000

Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center (NOAA) in Miami are keeping their eyes on two weather disturbances in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

A large area of disturbed weather is associated with a tropical wave and a broad area of low pressure centered about 475 miles west-southwest of the southern Cape Verde Islands.
This system has become a little better organized over the past 24 hours, and environmental conditions appear favorable for additional gradual development over the next several days. This system has a medium chance, 30 percent, of becoming a tropical cyclone during the next 48 hours as it moves west at 10 to 15 mph.
A new area of disturbed weather has emerged from the coast of Africa and is located about 600 miles southeast of the southern Cape Verde Islands. Slow development of this system is possible over the next couple of days as it moves west at 10 to 15 mph.

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates “Holiday Nights”

Parker — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:03:37 +0000

The Edison & Ford Winter Estates “Holiday Nights” annual event continues and members of the Storm Smart team were there! In our tradition of giving back to the community who continues to support us, we volunteered to help greet the hundreds of visitors to enjoy this 35th year annual event. Our team was fortunate enough to be stationed at the Edison Guest House and assist in directing the eager visitors to all the beautifully decorated sites. So many of the comments we heard were “Awesome!”, “Great music!”, “Amazing decorations!”, “A must see for everyone!” A big thank you to (Front – left to right) Katie, Carmen, Vikki, Kim T., Stacey, Karen (Rear) Brian, Kim Rist & Linda for volunteering their time to help support our “We Care” commitment to our community!