Matthew Burns

Matthew Burns is a storm protection expert and the President of American Hurricane Shutters. Continuing his family's legacy, he combines 6+ years of hands-on experience with an analytical background from Duke University (B.S., Economics). He specializes in breaking down complex building codes and the long-term financial benefits of hurricane protection, helping Carolina homeowners make safe, informed, and cost-effective decisions.

Roll down hurricane shutters on a coastal home, demonstrating storm protection features

Easy Operation Roll Down Hurricane Shutters Explained

Roll-Down Hurricane Shutters — Easy Operation, Benefits, Installation & Maintenance Roll-down hurricane shutters deploy quickly from a housing above a window or door and slide into side tracks to give engineered protection for glass and openings. This guide walks through how they work, the differences between manual and motorized systems, benefits for coastal homes, professional

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How to Install Accordion Shutters for Maximum Protection

How to Install Accordion Shutters for Maximum Protection: Step-by-Step Guide for Coastal Homeowners Accordion shutters are permanently mounted, interlocking aluminum panels that slide along top and bottom tracks to shield windows and doors from wind-driven debris and extreme gusts during hurricanes. This guide shows how accordion systems work, why coastal homeowners choose them, and what

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Top-Rated Accordion Shutters Revealed: Customer Reviews and Experiences You Can Trust

Top-Rated Accordion Shutters: Real Customer Reviews and Hurricane-Ready Performance Accordion shutters are permanently mounted storm-protection systems made of interlocking panels that fold or slide into place to shield windows and openings from wind, rain, and flying debris during hurricanes. This guide combines verified customer experiences, clear engineering explanations, and practical, local advice so coastal homeowners

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Understanding Accordion Shutters for Coastal Homes

Accordion Shutters for Coastal Homes: Costs, Installation, Benefits, and What Local Buyers Should Know Accordion shutters are permanently mounted, folding storm shutters that form a continuous, impact‑resistant barrier across windows and doors. For homeowners on the North and South Carolina coastlines, they defend against high winds, flying debris, and salt‑driven corrosion. This guide walks you

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DIY Accordion Shutters Installation Tips for Homeowners

DIY Accordion Shutters Installation Tips for Homeowners: Step-by-Step Guide to Secure Your Coastal Home Installing accordion shutters yourself is a practical way for coastal homeowners to get durable, code-aware storm protection while keeping material and labor costs down. This guide walks you through preparation, precise measuring, step-by-step installation, safety and code notes for North and

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Cost comparison of hurricane shutter styles for Coastal Carolina homes

Comparing Costs: Roll Down Hurricane Shutters vs. Accordion, Panel, and Colonial Styles

Hurricane Shutter Cost Comparison Choosing hurricane protection changes your upfront cost, ongoing upkeep, and the long‑term value of your home along the Carolina coast. This guide puts four common options side‑by‑side — roll‑down, accordion, aluminum/clear storm panels, and colonial‑style shutters — so you can see typical market prices, the main drivers of installation cost, which

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How to Inspect Hurricane Shutters for Damage

How to Inspect Hurricane Shutters for Damage: A Complete Guide to Spotting Wear and Keeping Your Home Protected Inspecting your hurricane shutters means looking and testing on purpose — a quick visual sweep plus basic mechanical checks to confirm those systems will do their job when wind and debris arrive. This guide connects common, visible

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Understanding Local Regulations for Hurricane Shutter Compliance

Understanding Local Regulations for Hurricane Shutter Compliance in North and South Carolina Hurricane shutters and other storm-protection systems sit at the intersection of state codes, local ordinances, and industry standards. Those overlapping rules decide when shutters are required, which products meet impact and wind-load criteria, and what paperwork inspectors expect at permit review. This guide

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Accordion shutters on a coastal home, demonstrating storm protection features

Common Problems With Accordion Shutters During Severe Weather: What You Need to Know

Common Problems With Accordion Shutters During Severe Weather: What You Need to Know for Effective Repair and Maintenance Accordion shutters are a permanently mounted, folding hurricane protection system that slide into place and lock to cover openings quickly and continuously during high winds and debris events. Knowing how and why these shutters fail helps homeowners

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Discover the Best Accordion Shutter Styles for Your Home

Choose the Right Accordion Shutter Style for Your Home — Design, Benefits & Installation Insights Accordion shutters are a permanently mounted storm-protection system made of interlocking panels that fold like an accordion and lock at each end to shield windows and doors from hurricanes and severe weather. This guide walks you through how different accordion

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