Customizable window and door system for severe weather protection

A method for utilizing a customizable storm protection system for an opening in a building, comprising:

• installing a first jamb, a second jamb, a header, and a sill, each with a glazing recess, and wherein at least one of the first jamb, the second jamb, the header, and the sill comprises a receptacle configured to receive an insertable screw boss that runs a length of each of the at least one of the first jamb, the second jamb, the header, and the sill respectively, wherein when joined the first jamb, the second jamb, the header, and the sill define a frame for the opening in a building;
• securing glazing into the glazing recess of each of the first jamb, the second jamb, the header, and the sill;
• installing a storm track configured to attach to the frame, wherein the storm track comprises a cap, a stanchion, and an attachment layer configured to attach to the frame, wherein the stanchion identifies one or more fastener locations aligned with each of the insertable screw boss for the at least one of the first jamb, the second jamb, the header, and the sill;
• and
• removing the cap and installing a storm panel.