Take Care Of Your Investment With These Tips

Once you protect your home with quality hurricane shutters from Volusia County Hurricane Shutters, you can ensure the longevity and beauty of shutters with proper maintenance.

We’ve compiled the maintenance instructions for each type of hurricane shutter in one place, so you don’t have to search all over the internet for this valuable information.

How to maintain accordion shutters

To improve the longevity of your storm shutters follow these three maintenance tips for accordion shutters:

• Wash the tracks regularly with soap and warm water.
• Lubricate the tracks every six months. It is best to use a clear silicone spray lubricant. You can find silicone spray lubricant at the local hardware store. Avoid using WD-40.
• Operate your accordion shutters at least once a month.

How to maintain Bahama shutters

Maintenance on Bahama shutters is simple, quick, and easy. To keep them functioning properly just lubricate the thumbscrews a couple times per year with “Never-Seize”. You can also ensure the beauty and longevity of your storm shutters by giving them a fresh coat of paint every couple of years.

How to maintain Colonial shutters

Before the next hurricane season arrives, it’s important to check your Colonial shutters for proper function and do a bit of preventive maintenance. Here’s how to maintain your Colonial shutters through another hurricane season:

• Wash shutters with water and a clean cloth to remove built-up salt, sand, and debris. We don’t recommend pressure washing as it can damage the shutters. Allow the shutters to dry.
• Inspect the shutters themselves to make sure that louvers are still affixed to the frame and that each is in good condition – no chipping, cracking, fading, or peeling surfaces.
• Next, inspect the hardware. Ensure that hinges, locks, pins, and other moving parts are properly working. Adjust or tighten as needed.
• Lubricate the hinges with silicone spray to keep them from oxidizing and seizing.

How to maintain roll down shutters

Roll down shutters require regular maintenance, but keeping them in good condition will ensure their longevity and protect your home for many years to come. Here are your quarterly maintenance tips for roll down shutters:

• Clean shutter tracks to remove debris
• Roll down shutters and inspect for damage
• Wash shutters with mild detergent, rinse, and dry completely
• Lubricate bearings at least once a year, more often if squeaking develops. Remove the hood cover to service or lubricate the bearing.