Demand for hurricane glass rises after Irma

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NAPLES, Fla. It could take up to six months to get an appointment with one hurricane glass company in Collier County.

Southwest Florida residents are working to upgrade their windows after Hurricane Irma.

WINK News reporter Melinda Lee spoke to the owners of Southwest Glass and Mirror about the high demand.

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