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ValueGuard - Why Settle For Metal?

Beyond Metal

For years, there have been few choices in practical and economical hurricane protection. Most builders only offer inexpensive galvanized steel on new homes, a product designed to meet code requirements at the lowest cost.

The next step up is aluminum, which offers some advantages, most notably, lighter weight when compared to steel. But both materials still have all of the problems inherent in metal hurricane panel design-they’re heavy, have sharp edges, are prone to rust and corrosion and most importantly, when installed they completely block natural sunlight, turning beautiful homes into dark caves.

Lightweight and Easy to install

But now you have a high performance and economical alternative to traditional metal ClearGuard is a registered trademark of Transparent Protection Systems, Inc. Flood Your Home’s Interior with Natural Sunlight panels-new ValueGuard Hurricane Panels from TPS, the makers of totally transparent ClearGuard Panels. Manufactured using the highest quality proprietary polymers available, ValueGuard offers most of the features or our premium ClearGuard product, but at substantial savings. When installed, ValueGuard Hurricane Panels transmit up to 45% of available exterior natural light, allowing for more normal conditions in your home, during periods of power outages during or after severe hurricanes. And talk about easy installation-ValueGuard Panels are less than half the weight of metal panels, making installation simple! In most cases, ValueGuard Hurricane Panels can easily be installed in existing channels and frames, making retrofits from obsolete metal to ValueGuard a snap!

ValueGuard Advantages

• Low cost alternative to other clear products


• Will not shatter, rust, or corrode. Very safe with no sharp edges


• Ultra light-weight, compared to steel panels


• Highly dent-resistant, compared to aluminum panels


• Made from super tough, UV resistant polymer


• Easy handling, stacking, and storage


• Comprehensively Tested and Approved for Hurricane Protection!

Why Use TPS?

Transparent Protection Systems, Inc. was established to meet the need for high performance, optically clear or translucent window and door protection in coastal regions especially vulnerable to tropical storms and hurricanes. Utilizing leading edge materials and processing, TPS has developed ValueGuard® hurricane panels offering all the protection of traditional steel or aluminum panels, but with an amazing difference -- total transluceny. With up to 45% light transmission, ValueGuard panels offer performance that has been certified to stringent National, State, and County regulations through extensive testing in independent South Florida laboratories.

Transparent Protection Systems manufactures and markets a family of high performance glazing materials specifically designed to protect your family, home, and business. TPS is proud to offer ValueGuard panels as an alternative for steel and aluminum storm panels.

Why Use ValueGuard?

Originally, builders and specialty storm shutter installers used galvanized steel to protect windows, simply because it was the only long-term reusable material available offering adequate protection during intense storms. But steel shutters have many problems, including high weight, difficult installation, rusting over time, and even the potential for injury during handling and installation, due to sharp panel edges. Advances in specialty alloys led to the use of aluminum panels, which made for a lighter panel, but didn't resolve the issue of injury due to sharp edges. Worse still, aluminum panels brought yet another problem -- susceptibility to damage during transit, storage and installation due to denting and deformation. But anyone who has ever spent any length of time in a steel or aluminum shuttered home or business will immediately recognize the biggest problem of all with these materials - TOTAL DARKNESS. With all windows covered, every area of the structure's interior becomes pitch black. And as everyone knows, power outages during an intense storm or hurricane are virtually guaranteed, leaving the occupants dependent on either candles or flashlights. Given the facts, it's no wonder that home and business owners everywhere are discarding old-fashioned metal panels and switching to ValueGuard. Offering superior weight advantages over aluminum panels, as well as the dent-resistance of steel panels, ValueGuard additionally offers smooth panel edges, greatly reducing the chance of injury during handling and installation. ValueGuard panels meet or exceed regulations for hurricane shutters as set forth by the Florida Building Code as per ASTM standards E330, E1886-1996, Texas Department of Insurance - SHU143, as well as IBC/IRC — areas governed by the International Code.

Totally Translucent Panels

Best of all, ValueGuard panels are completely translucent, offering up to 45% light transmittance. With ValueGuard panels installed, you are no longer dependent on candles or flashlights. Virtually all available ambient daylight is transmitted directly into your home or business with ValueGuard panels, giving you a safer, more normal environment.

Installation Ease

Installation of ValueGuard panels is quick and easy, and in most cases requires little or no modifications and additions to existing framing systems. Your local ClearGuard Authorized Dealer/Installer can handle all aspects of your installation efficiently and economically. Give them a call today to see first hand the dramatic, clear improvement ClearGuard panels will make in your home or business.