Why You Should Consider Hurricane Shutters for Next Hurricane Season

September 15, 2017

Well-equipped rain gutters are not the only things that protect your beautiful home during the hurricane seasons. Living in Miami unfortunately exposes you to storms, high winds and hurricanes. In any case, you, your family and your house need to be prepared for this. What else can you do besides having a rain gutter installation? Have you heard of hurricane shutters? We will tell you more about them and how they are excellent for your home's protection.

Hurricane shutters are used to protect houses and other structures from extremely high winds. If you are living in an area that could be affected by hurricanes or storms, it is important to take the necessary precautions to protect your house. If your home is unprotected, hurricanes will cause even more damage. You can prevent this from happening by installing hurricane shutters. Flying debris during hurricanes is what causes windows and doors to burst and shatter, which causes extensive amounts of damage to homes, buildings, and other structures.

People may forget about how much destruction hurricanes can cause, but it is crucial to make sure your home is prepared. A single hurricane can destroy your house, so don't risk it!

After deciding to install hurricane shutters, you need to choose the type. There are different factors to take into consideration when you are going to choose a type of hurricane shutter such as strength or durability. Here you have some of the types to choose from:

Plywood Shutters
This type of shutter is the most basic. Temporary, inexpensive and usually used in DIY projects. What are they? Basically, just sheets of plywood you put over your window secured into place. This type of shutter is functional, but the homeowner may need some help to install due to its weight. It is important to mention these shutters totally block any light from entering your windows.

Roll Shutters
This type of shutter is made from several different materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel and plastic. One of the benefits this shutter offers is that it can be operated both manually and motorized!If you chose the motorized option, take into consideration that if there is a blackout it would be impossible to open, cause quite an inconvenience.

Colonial Shutters
First of all, these gutters are not recommended for an area wider than 8 ft. They are made of fiberglass or metal. They can be installed to each side of the window and door and they can be either louvered or solid. Colonial shutters are decorative and provide protection to your beautiful home.


Bahama Shutters
Similar to colonial shutters, these particular shutters are decorative and protect your house. What is their particularity? They are meant for window openings only. They attach above the window and prop open to provide shade for the window. When lowered and secured to the wall of your home, these shutters are storm-ready. Of course, Bahama shutters are easier to operate than plywood shutters, but not as convenient as roll shutters.

Accordion Shutters
These are easy to operate and effectively cover a large area, either window or door. These shutters are composed of interlocking vertical blades, usually made of aluminum, that roll horizontally on tracks mounted above and below the opening. And when they are not in use, they can be held back by clips or straps.

In terms of appearance of your home, accordion shutters are permanent so they can have a significant impact. When in use, they block out all the natural sunlight unless they are made with clear blades giving your home equal protection. Obviously, the latter option will increase the cost of the shutter.

Storm Panels
Like plywood shutters, these panels are temporary and are put into place exclusively when a storm is coming. They can be flat or corrugated. Corrugated ones are usually made from galvanized steel, aluminum or plastic while flat ones are made from polycarbonate sheets, making them less expensive.


You need to take hurricane shutters seriously. You don't want to put your home at risk during one of these disastrous storms. Here are some pros and cons of having them installed:

Pros:

• Since they keep debris out of your house by protecting windows and doors during a hurricane, they protect your home's interior.

• They are very easy to maintain and can be cleaned with just a damp cloth.

• You don't have to worry about storms breaking any glass of your home.

Cons:

• Some people think shutters give an "ugly" look to the exterior of their house.

• They may send their own debris flying into your home, but this rarely will happen.

The importance of hurricane shutters is to protect your home, regardless if you and your family need to evacuate the area. When you come back, you don't want to find every window or door broken. It is very important to have a plan for future hurricanes. Yes, they are expensive but they will likely save you money in the long run.

If you are not sure about installing rain gutters or hurricane shutters for your house, think again. You can't control these natural disasters and you need to prepare for them. We provide rain gutter installation and repair services in the Miami-Dade County. Contact us by filling out our contact form or calling (305) 270-7779. Follow us on Facebook at Rain Gutters Solution, Twitter @RainGuttersSolution and Instagram @GuttersSolution, and to know about our latest promotions, subscribe to our newsletter.