Hurricane Shutter Types: Complete Comparison Guide
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Overview of Hurricane Shutter Types
There are five main types of hurricane shutters: accordion shutters, rolling shutters, aluminum storm panels, bahama shutters, and colonial shutters. Each offers different advantages in cost, convenience, aesthetics, and protection.
Accordion Hurricane Shutters
Pricing: Shutter cost depends on finished size, product family, hardware, operating method, finish, quantity, freight and installation conditions. Use the catalog prices as examples, then request a custom quote for the current product price and project-specific shipping.
Rolling Shutters
Aluminum Storm Panels
Bahama Shutters
Colonial Shutters
Which Is Right for You?
Budget priority: storm panels. Convenience: rolling or accordion shutters. Curb appeal: bahama or colonial shutters. Many homeowners mix types throughout their home.
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Product approvals: Impact ratings and approval coverage depend on the exact product, configuration, dimensions, fasteners, substrate and installation. Confirm the current approval documents for the specific item before relying on it for hurricane protection. Decorative non-impact products are not substitutes for approved impact protection.
Questions to answer before ordering hurricane shutters
A useful quote starts with more than a product name. Record the rough opening width and height, the surrounding mounting surface, wall material, nearby obstructions and how the opening is used. Photos can help the office understand conditions that measurements alone do not show.
- Which shutter family best matches the opening, budget and desired deployment method?
- What approval documents, permits and installation details apply at the project address?
- Who will install the product, and how will freight and site access be handled?
Compare current examples in the hurricane shutters collection. For custom dimensions, enter your opening measurements in the custom quote tool. The office will review measurements, colors, hardware, changes, shipping and the final total with you before payment.