Author name: Matthew Burns

Understanding Hurricane Shutter Ratings and Codes (An Expert’s Guide) When you shop for hurricane shutters, you’ll see terms like “hurricane-rated,”

Why Aluminum is the Gold Standard for Hurricane Shutters The material your hurricane shutters are made from is the foundation

More Than Storms: Using Your Hurricane Shutters for Home Security By Matthew Burns|American Hurricane Shutters|Updated March 2025|8 min read Year-Round

Guide to functional exterior shutters for coastal NC & SC homes. Learn what separates decorative shutters from rated storm protection.

Phantom Screens vs. StormTex: What’s the Difference? In the world of home improvement, “screens” can mean many different things. This

Home Depot vs American Hurricane Shutters — why licensed local installation beats big-box for NC & SC coastal homes. AHS Carolinas since 2007.

Looking for Nautilus Shutters? Discover Our Superior Alternatives When researching premium roll-down hurricane shutters, the Nautilus Rolling Shutter System is

How to protect bay windows and large openings from hurricane damage. AHS Carolinas offers hurricane screens, roll-down shutters, and storm

The Ultimate Convenience: A Guide to Remote Control Hurricane Shutters By Matthew Burns|American Hurricane Shutters|Updated March 2025|8 min read Remote

Don’t Forget the Doors! How to Secure French and Entry Doors from Hurricanes When homeowners plan for hurricane protection, they