The Benefits of Hurricane Shutters
December 8, 2009 – 9:36 pm
Protecting your windows from the winds of a hurricane and the debris that flies around from the storms is essential. Once one of your windows break, the strong winds have easy access to your home. Then your entire house may be compromised by the storm. You could lose your house or even experience complete structural collapse. Fortunately, there are various types of hurricane shutters, and installing them has several benefits.
The following are some common types of hurricane shutters: Automatic Roll-down, Accordion, Bahama, Panel and Plywood. The roll-down shutters are made from metal or PVC, and they stay in box above the window until you roll them down with a flick of a switch. Accordion shutters are installed on the sides of the window, and they have to be pulled out and locked together to protect the window. In comparison, Bahama shutters are installed vertically, and they are usually made from wood; during a storm, you would remove the props so the shutters fit flush to the window. Panel shutters are ones that you would install before the storm, which is risky because often you don’t always have that extra time. Lastly, plywood shutters are your cheapest option, but they can provide sufficient protection.
Depending on what types of shutters you install, they can do more than just shelter your home from the storm. For instance, they can enhance your house and add some style to your exterior. Also, they can improve your home’s energy efficiency, because they can keep out the intense rays from the sun during the hottest times of the day. Shutters are also silent, so if you enjoy opening the windows for fresh air, you won’t have to worry about hearing them banging against your house.
Permanent hurricane shutters are a wise decision if you live near the coastline, because you never know how bad a hurricane will strike. Although the plywood and panel shutters are less expensive options, they might not be the safest. What if you end up not having time to install them? You and your family could be at risk, and if you decide to evacuate, you might end up losing your home and everything in it. Do you really want to take that chance? It’s best to invest in hurricane shutters that will have a long life expectancy and also increase the visual impact of your home.
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