Plywood vs Impact Windows for Hurricane Prep: A Cost and Safety Comparison
Where Plywood Helps, And Where It Leaves Gaps Plywood is the cheaper storm option, and that is the main reason people still use it. A properly installed sheet of plywood can reduce the chance of shattered glass during a storm, as long as it is in place before conditions get bad. The downside is the part people usually forget until the forecast turns serious, plywood is temporary protection that depends on labor, storage space, and timing. When storm tracks shift