The demand for hurricane shutters continues to grow each passing year as hurricanes along the eastern and south-eastern shores intensify and as more home owners realize the value of having shutters installed on houses and other structures.

1. Hurricane shutters provide protection during inclement weather.  These specialized storm shutters keep windows and doors protected from flying debris and our storm rated to withstand the elements.

2. Hurricane shutters add security to your entire building/home during storms.  They not only protect windows and doors, they inadvertently protect the entire roof and subsequently the whole house.  If a door or window is punctured during an intense storm, the pressure differences between the inside and outside of the house can cause walls to fall or the entire roof to blow away.

3. Hurricane shutters saves you money.  If a roof blows away, the entire house is open and exposed to the elements.  This means lost valuables, furniture, appliances, and sometimes even life. 

4. Hurricane shutters decrease your insurance premiums.  Many insurance companies providing homeowners’ insurance will offer discounts if hurricane shutters are installed.

5. Increases resale value of property.  Savvy buyers in regions that are commonly hit by storms, hurricanes, and tornadoes usually prefer to buy a home that has already been installed with these specialized storm shutters. 

6. Decreases chances of looting and theft.  The most commonly used material in the production of hurricane shutters is aluminum.  The strength and durability of aluminum keep out Mother Nature in addition to would-be looters and thieves.

7. Aids in keeping the hot weather at bay.  New designs offer an effective means of protecting the home from hot weather in the summer and the cold in the winter.  A new form of hurricane shutter has been introduced which can double as an awning to protect homes from the hot sun when the shutters are not needed for storm protection.  They simply flip up to block the home from the sun’s rays. 

8.  Allows for light control.  Permanent shutters give owners the ability to regulate how much light enters in from the outdoors.

9. Gives extra protection from outdoor noise.  Permanent shutters give owners the ability to block out external street noises.  

10.  Adds visual appeal to homes and buildings.  In cases where shutters are installed permanently, the type of shutter that is chosen can add curb-side appeal to the property.   

If you decide to install hurricane shutters on your home there are a range of types and styles to choose from with each having their own distinct advantages and disadvantages.  You'll also need to consider building bylaws and construction codes early in your decision making process as this may narrow the field of candidates that will work for your situtation.