About Hurricane Shutter

Hurricane shutters come in a number of different varieties. However, not all of them are the same. Since storm shutters are very important towards insuring your home is safe, we have put together a list of tips you should consider in your purchase and installation:

1. If new to installing hurricane shutters, install them once prior to "need".

This will help reduce the risk of installing them incorrectly and insure your home is protected better. Since hurricane winds can easily reach an excess of 100 mph, it is a good idea to do a test run prior to their actual use. This will ensure that y

2. Shutters should be attached to the actual home rather than frames or windows.

This will give them more stability and make them less likely to come off with strong winds. In addition, it will not weaken the structural strength of the windows, doors, or frames.

3. Any metal screws or anchors should have corrosive resistant elements to them.

This will help them last for the long-haul and make it easier for you take down these shutters in the off-season.

4. If you can, avoid going for plywood shutters.

Plywood shutters are the cheapest, but also offer the least protection against wind and debris. In addition, they are one of the most labor intensive to put up and take down. Since one serious risk of hurricane shutter installation is the increased opportunity of falls from ladders, it is a good idea to go with other types of storm shutters.

5. Storm Shutters should also be placed on garage doors.

This is often an overlooked area of hurricane preparations. However, garage doors should be secured to help ensure that strong winds and debris do not damage this area. This tip can go a long way towards ensuring you have better full home protection.

6. Beyond your purchase of shutters, secure all outside furniture and belongings.

This is important because in hurricane winds these materials can become flying projectiles. By keeping these items secured, you will help reduce the amount of debris your hurricane shutters must deal with.

7. Recognize for many types of shutters you will need to make a trade-off decision.

Many shutter types offer a certain level of protection; however, the main distinction between them is their decorative option and flexibility. Some types like storm panels can be taken down whereas others are designed to be affixed to the home year round. These would include options like Accordion or roll down shutters.

By keeping this information in mind, you should be able to find some quality hurricane shutters and get through the installation process much more easily.