Roll down shutters are made of strong aluminum and offer convenient, durable protection for your home. Aluminum is a corrosion-resistant material that fares well even in the salty ocean breezes of the Florida coast.
Roll down shutters do exactly that – roll down over an opening – to secure your home and protect it from hurricane damage. They can be deployed with the flip of a switch or manually and do not require additional storage space when not in use. Roll down shutters don’t take long to deploy – less than an hour – and can be done easily by one person.
Although they are one of the most expensive hurricane protection systems, roll down shutters are very effective and convenient. They offer lifetime protection of the home but require more regular maintenance and upkeep than the other types of hurricane shutters.
Roll down shutters can protect your home from hurricane damage from high winds, flying debris, and water.
If you’re not sure which hurricane shutters are best for your home, give us a call. We’re available for a free in-home consultation and would be happy to help you choose hurricane shutters that:
Roll down shutters are the most expensive hurricane covering available ranging from $40-$65 per square foot.
Roll down shutters are permanently affixed to window or door openings at the top of the opening. The curtains – or protective coverings – are housed inside a hood until they are deployed before a hurricane. The shutters roll down to cover the opening and rest inside a track at the bottom of the opening.
There are a few different ways to roll down shutters:
Once roll down shutters are professionally installed, they can be very quickly deployed when a hurricane watch is issued. If you decide to purchase electric roll down shutters, all it takes is the push of a button to hurricane-proof your home. If you decide to choose the less expensive crank roll down shutters, it may not be as simple as pushing a button, but it still only requires one person and a few minutes of time – typically less than an hour to protect your whole home.
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:
The National Hurricane Center recommends putting up your hurricane shutters when a hurricane watch is issued for your area.
In Volusia county, hurricane shutters need to be removed from the home no later than November 30th each year. The end of November marks the end of peak hurricane season.
Every city has its own codes and ordinances regarding hurricane shutters. Some require hurricane coverings to be removed within 72 hours of a “storm event”. Homeowners associations may also impose their own regulations regarding hurricane shutters. Follow the rules of the most specific governing sources. For example, a homeowners association’s rules supersede the rules of your city. If you do not have a HOA, then follow the rules of your city. If the city in which you live does not have regulations regarding the removal of hurricane shutters, then follow county codes.
However, the best advice for removing storm shutters comes from the fire department. Fire safety officials recommend removing hurricane coverings from your home as soon as the weather is clear and tropical storm conditions have passed. Blocked off windows and doors limit escape routes from the home in case of fire or emergency.
Keep your family safe and remove hurricane coverings as soon as possible.
The best hurricane shutters:
In other words, the best hurricane shutters depend upon factors unique to you and your needs. We’d love the opportunity to create the right storm protection solution for your home or business. So call today!
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