STORM&SECURITY P R O T E C T I O N 4 From the Editor
6 In-box: Storm & Security Industry News
8 Contacts: People in the News
10 Cover Story: Forecast 2012 New Normal Despite below average forecasts, this could be "the year" by Howard Shingle
Storm & Security Protection in this issue FORECAST 2012
14 Special Report: Tackling Tornadoes AAMA releases impact window specs for tornadoes by Dean Lewis
18 Field Work: Solid Combination Strength and design options in exterior cladding by Sid Peterson
21 Protect Yourself: 2012: The Insurance World Will End! Did the Maya understand the secrets?
24 Business Tools: Business As Usual?
25 IHPA Intell: What's new with the International Hurricane Protection Association
Despite below average forecasts, some property owners understand the need for protection for even one Category 1 storm. Photo courtesy: Folding Shutter Corp.
26 Calendar Business & Service Directory
2012 FORECAST / STORM&SecURITy PROTecTION 3