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Products: Hurricane/typhoon net
Project: New World Centre Package 5030
Contractor: Minmetals Condo (Hong Kong) Eng Co Ltd
Date: January 2019

Hurricane Fabric

A revolutionary new way to protect your home or business from wind, water and flying debris, even during a Cat V hurricane!

THE ORIGINAL HURRICANE FABRIC SCREEN


Astroflex is a specially formulated polypropylene screen that has been successfully protecting homes and businesses from hurricanes and ty- phoons for over 30 years. It keeps out 95% of the wind and rain, and meets the standards for impact re- sistance of the Florida and Texas Building Codes. Moreover, Astroflex is transparent, allowing you to see outside during a storm instead of re- maining trapped in the dark behind metal shutters or plywood. Astroflex is safe, simple and effective, and it preserves the existing aesthetic of your home or business.

• Insurance approved
• Blocks 95% of wind and rain
• Category 5 wind load tested
• Protection from flying debris
• Semi-transparent
• Florida Building Code approved (#15186)
• Rapid deployment
• Lightweight
• 3 Year Limited Warranty
• Compact for easy storage
• Preserves the architectural beauty of your structure.

What is Astroflex?

Hurricane Fabric Hawaii’s Astroflex is made from 100% polypropylene, in a formulation slightly heavier than that used to make trampolines. Astroflex can be deployed over windows, doors, lanais, porches, garages and other openings to protect against water, wind, and projectile damage during a hurricane. The secret to our system is our flexible patented clip that prevents the screen from tearing even at wind speeds close to 150 mph, such as those seen in Iniki in 1992. These clips also are designed to absorb the impact energy of flying debris during a hurricane. Partly because it is semi-transparent, Astroflex is the top-selling fabric screen in Okinawa, Japan, which is known as the typhoon capital of the world.

How Strong is Astroflex?

Astroflex meets the standards for wind and impact resistance of the Florida, Texas, and International Building Codes.

Our Clip System

Our patented reinforcing clips set Astroflex and Astroguard apart from other hurricane fabrics. Other reinforcement meth- ods, such as grommets or strap and buckle, can tear the fabric when exposed to extreme wind, rain and flying debris. Our reinforcing clips provide flexibility without compromising durability.

Cost Performance and Aesthetics

Astroflex gives you the protection of conventional wood and metal shutters at a fraction of the cost. Moreover, Astroflex is transparent, eliminating that in-a-cave feeling associated with other forms of hurricane protection. It is available in black (better UV protection) and in an attractive beige that blends into the surroundings of any home. Easy to put up and take down, and easy to store when not in use.

THE ORIGINAL HURRICANE FABRIC SCREEN


Astroguard is a resin-coated hy- brid fabric that is 40% stronger than polypropylene, providing un- matched protection from hurricanes. Astroguard provides “full envelope” protection of your home or com- mercial property, deflecting hurri- cane-force winds and preventing pressurization of the home. This pres- surization is what causes roof lift-off during a hurricane and catastrophic damage to the home. Astroguard weighs just ounces per square yard and gives homeowners and business owners the peace of mind knowing that their property, belongings, and families are protected.

• Insurance approved
• Blocks 100% of wind and rain
• Category 5 wind load tested
• 100% UV resistant
• Protection from flying debris
• Translucent—lets in light
• Florida Building Code and HVHZapproved (#FL 15208; NOA 12-1004.02)
• Rapid deployment
• Lightweight
• 10 Year Limited Warranty • Compact for easy storage


What is Astroguard?

Hurricane Fabric Hawaii’s Astroguard is a resin-coated hybrid fabric that is deployed over windows, doors, lanais, porches, garages and other openings. It protects against water, wind, and projectile damage during a storm. Astroguard weighs only eleven ounces per square yard, making it a lightweight, alternative to traditional metal storm panels. It surpasses all other hurricane protection methods and barriers in tests. Astroguard is the only fabric screen system to be approved under the Australian Cyclone Standard, which tests for flying debris at wind speeds twice as strong as required for certification in the US.

How Strong is Astroguard?

Astroguard has passed the rigorous testing necessary to gain Florida Building Code approval (#FL15208.1-R0). It is also approved for use in High Velocity Hurricane Zones (Miami-Dade NOA 12-1004.02) by the Dade County Building Department. With a burst strength of well over 1,500 psi, Astroguard easily outranks plywood, roll-downs, accordions, and other hurricane fabrics. Astroguard is designed to withstand winds such as those seen in Iniki, which struck Kauai in 1992.

Our Clip System

Astroguard’s reinforcing clips set it apart from other hurricane fabrics. Other reinforcement methods, such as grommets or strap and buckle, can tear the fabric when exposed to extreme wind, rain and flying debris. Our reinforcing clips provide flexibility without compromising durability.

Cost Performance and Aesthetics

Astroguard gives you the protection of high end storm-rated roll shutters at a fraction of the cost. Moreover, Astroguard is translucent, eliminating that in-a-cave feeling associated with other forms of hurricane protection and comes in a natural tan or white color that blends into the surroundings of any home. Easy to put up and take down, and easy to store when not in use.

UV Protection for long-term use

Our patented coating and sealing process also gives Astroguard superior UV protection compared to other hurricane fabric barriers. If you plan to leave your screens in place during hurricane season, Astroguard should be your first choice.

Astroflex

Effective! Cuts 95% of the wind and rain, and stops flying debris.

Economical! Better protection at half the cost of other systems.

Transparent! Easily see outside even when the screens are deployed.

Astroflex Specifications

Fiber content: 100% polypropylene
Weight: 7.6 Ounce/yd2 (ASTM D-3776)
Thickness: 20 mils (ASTM D 5199
Tensile strength: (ASTM D-4632) warp: 495lbs; weft: 425lbs Burst strength: (ASTM D-3786) 825 PSI

Tear strength: (ASTM-4533) warp: 185lbs; weft: 170lbs Abrasion resistance: (ASTM-4886) 95% strength retained Puncture resistance: (ASTM D-4833) 190lbs

Astroguard

Strong! Stops flying debris better than metal, roll down, or accordion shutters.

Affordable! Best level of protection at a fraction of the cost of roll shutters.

Attractive! No ugly frames; preserves the beauty of your structure.

Astroguard Specifications

Material: Ballistic weave hybrid nylon with specialized resin coating Weight: 11 oz/yd2 (ASTM D-3776)
Tensile strength: (ASTM D-4632) warp: 880lbs; weft: 880lbs
Burst strength: (ASTM D-3786) 1500+ PSI

Abrasion resistance: (ASTM-4886) 95% strength retained UV resistance: UV resistant resin coating

* For more detailed information please visit www.hurricanefabric-hawaii.com.

The key is our unique clip and anchor system. Simple and can be used anywhere.