Homeowner, Gulffront Residential Community, Gulf Shores, AL:

'I want to share with you how delighted my wife and I are with the protection your [roll-up] hurricane shutters provided to our beach home in Laguna Key this past season. As you may recall, I had trouble getting to the purchase decision because of the cost. Then for the first two years, they were not needed. That all changed this season .... The house was totally closed up for both storms, and not a drop of water penetrated any of the windows or doors. To appreciate that statement, one has to understand that the windows are not of the best quality, and certainly not weather-tight for storms of that magnitude.

Our experience reaffirms the old adage that you get what you pay for. We paid for the best quality shutters, and we got the best quality protection. As I commiserate with our neighbors who do not have shutters, and are now involved with repairs and redecorating from interior water damage, the original cost of the shutters seems to be a bargain.

Thanks for the continuing good service.'

From an owner at The Beach Club, Ft. Morgan (Gulf Shores), AL:

'...Doing business with your company has been one of the most pleasant and rewarding experiences I've had since purchasing my condominium at the Beach Club. You and your people were always available to answer my numerous questions concerning the code specifications, installation, operations and maintenance of my new roll-up shutters.

Your installers worked so well to resolve the logistical and engineering challenges presented during installation in my small unit. They were so careful of my investment, taking great care with walls and furniture. They cleaned up so well that a renter could have come right in!

And the shutters...? I can't say enough about those!! They are attractive and in no way interfere with the beautiful Gulf view. Operation is smooth, quiet and easy.

I can't tell you the peace of mind I experienced as three hurricanes (Dennis, Andy and Emily) were 'perking' in the Atlantic, especially after the hassle I experienced last year with the excessive charges for clean-up ..... I'm also anticipating additional benefits of having the shutters, such as reduced energy cost and less sun damage to curtains, carpets and upholstery. All in all, I'm certain that this is by far the best investment I've made to my unit since I purchased it!

Thanks again for a job well done.'

Property Manager, Summerchase Condominium, Orange Beach, AL:

'Summerchase Homeowners Association, along with its members, placed roll-down storm shutters over the sliding doors on all units in Summerchase. We embarked on this endeavor approximately three years ago. After much research, we chose Distinctive Products to provide our shutters. We have been very satisfied with our decision to protect our building, and also with our choice of Distinctive Products.

Recent storms and the rain associated with these storms proved to be the first tests of our investment. We are very happy with the peace of mind and the protection from wind-blown water which so far has been the welcomed benefit from our investment. We hope to never have to test the shutters in a major storm. However, if we do, we feel as if we have a big advantage over buildings without protection.'