About Us
Over Two Decades of Proven Coastal Expertise
About American Hurricane Shutters: Your Coastal Carolina Storm Protection Experts
When it comes to protecting your home or business from the volatile Atlantic storm seasons, experience is the only credential that truly matters. At American Hurricane Shutter, we aren’t just installers—we are Certified General Contractors dedicated to the safety and resilience of the Carolina coast.
Based in Wilmington, NC, our mission is simple: to provide the highest-engineered hurricane protection systems for families and commercial properties from The Crystal Coast down through The Grand Strand.
The Engineering Behind the Aesthetics: Meeting 150 MPH Wind-Load Standards
In coastal North Carolina and South Carolina, “storm-ready” isn’t a marketing term—it’s a legal requirement. Regions like New Hanover and Brunswick County are designated as Wind-Borne Debris Regions, requiring residential and commercial structures to withstand wind speeds of 140 to 150 MPH.
At American Hurricane Shutter, our installation process goes beyond the surface. As Certified General Contractors, we perform a site-specific analysis of your home’s “Design Pressure” (DP) needs. We don’t just anchor into the trim; we secure your protection directly into the structural framing of the house.
Whether we are outfitting a beachfront estate on Figue Eight Island with motorized roll-downs or installing code-compliant Bahama shutters in Myrtle Beach, our goal is to ensure your “envelope” remains unbreached. When the wind picks up, our shutters transfer the energy away from your glass and into the strongest points of your building’s architecture.
Matthew Burns
Vice President
Michael Burns
Founder
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