The Ultimate Guide to Different Types of Hurricane Shutters
There are different types of hurricane shutters available on the market. Sometimes it can be overwhelming to choose the best solution for you. That’s why we prepared this guide to different types of hurricane protection. Learn what is code compliance and what are pros & cons of roll ups, accordions, bahama shutters and storm panels.
Why should you care about code compliance?
Anyone can build shutters! But can they also guarantee they will stay on your house during a storm? Can they guarantee performance and durability?
Saving is very important. But what saving worth if your shutters blow away during a storm?
Indoors BV sells and installs Miami Dade and Florida Building Code Compliant tested and certified shutters, for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ).
We install according to code, and even surpass code requirements to compensate hurricanes year over year strengthening and our geographical location vulnerability, in the Caribbean hurricane belt.
All components used in our shutters are tested and specified in our product approvals, to ensure you that you are getting what you paid for and to provide you the quality assurance you deserve.
Anyone can build shutters, but can they guarantee the shutter will perform as needed?
Can they guarantee the shutter will last for years to come? And can they guarantee the shutters won’t impair the looks of the house?
How much pressure can it take?
Will it protect you from flying debree?
You can have the best shutter in the world, installed poorly, it will not protect you or last.
Click here to learn more about code compliance.
What are the different kinds of hurricane shutters?
Roll up shutters
Accordion shutters
Bahama/Colonial style shutters
Storm Panels
Pros & cons of different types of hurricane shutters
Each style has its pros&cons. We prepared for you a summary, so you can choose which option is the best for you.
| Roll Ups | Accordions | Storm panels | Bahama/Colonial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Can be motorized? | Yes | No | No | No |
| Can be operated from inside? | Yes | Only if the window or door allows access. | No | Only if the window or door allows access. |
| Need to be stored away? | No | No | Yes | No |
| HVHZ approved | Yes (product approval needed) | Yes (product approval needed) | Yes (product approval needed) | Yes (product approval needed) |
| Price $-$$$ | $$$ | $$ | $ | $$$ |
| Burglary protection | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Can be used daily? | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Size restrictions? | up to 7.2 m width (283”) storm bars required, and 5.2 m width (210”) for min 180 psf | up to 4.2 m height (14ft) for min 180 psf | up to 3.1m height and 2.2m height (90”) for min 180 psf | up to 76cm width panels (30”) |
You want to secure your property and sleep peacufully during the hurricane season?
