Tips on Choosing Florida Hurricane Shutters

If you are a Florida homeowner, considering Florida hurricane shutters chances are, you are concerned about hurricanes. Hurricane force winds can really do some damage to your home and property. Consider replacing your shutters with durable, protective Florida hurricane shutters.

Flordia hurricane panel shutters are generally made of either steel, clear plastic or aluminum. Flordia hurricane panels attach to the walls around windows and doors on bolts or tracks. Florida storm panels are corrugated, and each piece overlaps the next for maximum strength and durablility. Look for steel panels that have a safe edge - so no sharp edges along the length of the panels.

Accordion style Florida hurricane shutters are folded into an accordion shape when not in use. Accordion style hurricane shutters unfold, covering your windows and doors to protect your home during a storm or hurricane.

Accordion style Florida hurricane shutters are permanently secured next to the windows and fold out accordion style.

Accordion style Florida hurricane shutters are manageable for one person to open and close in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm.

Some models of accordion style Florida hurricane shutters have a key lock and can for security purposes to keep your home safe from break ins.

Bahama hurricane shutters are louvered shutters in one piece that attach just above the windows.  Bahama hurricane shutters protect your home and also prop open to provide shade. Bahama hurricane shutters can be owered and secured to the wall to make them storm ready.

• Bahama hurricane shutters are permanently affixed to the house
• Bahama hurricane shutters are manageable for one person to open and close in the event of a hurricane or tropical storm.
• Bahama hurricane shutters provide shade and privacy in the open position.

If you are a Florida resident and are in the market for hurricane shutters, I hope these tips have helped you in your selection of either panel hurricane shutters, accordion hurricane shutters, or Bahama hurricane shutters.