A Brief Guide to Storm Shutters

9/9/2019 (Permalink)

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Brief Guide To The Five Main Types Of Storm Shutter

Whether you regularly experience hurricanes in Wilbon, NC, or not, storm shutters may be a wise investment in your home. After all, virtually every community is subjected to high winds. Here's a brief guide to the five main types of storm shutter.

1. Storm Panel

Storm panels are usually made from metal. They attach to your windows and doors using bolts, tracks, or both, and overlap one another for maximum protection. The main drawback to this inexpensive type of shutter is that they need to be stored somewhere when not in use, which, hopefully, is most of the time.

2. Accordion

Accordion-style barriers are exactly what they sound like. They're permanently fastened beside your windows and extended when weather gets rough. The upside of an accordion shutter is that it's easy to use and can be equipped quickly by one person. The downside is that it's attached to your house year-round, so you better like the way it looks.

3. Colonial Hurricane

Colonial hurricane shutters are also permanently affixed to your house, next to your windows, but they're decorative. Instead of operating like an accordion, they fold open and shut. While they look great, they can take 45 minutes or more to deploy when high winds threaten.

4. Bahama Hurricane

Popular in — you guessed it — the Bahamas, this type of shutter also folds over your window. Unlike the colonial style, however, it's permanently attached above the window and folds downward. For that reason, it's an easy shutter for one person to operate, and it provides shade, whether you want it or not.

5. Roll-Down

Like the name says, this type of shutter rolls down over your window and offers the best protection on the market today, with the price tag to match. When not in use, these shades are rolled back up into a permanent fixture above the window using either a crank or push-button operation.
When it comes to combating high winds and avoiding a call to your local storm damage recovery service, storm shutters can be a valuable addition to your residence. Before you invest, be sure to consider your home's aesthetics, your storage options, and your budget.