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.

Accordion shutters on a coastal home providing hurricane protection

Discover the Long-Term Cost Savings of Investing in Accordion Shutters for Your Home

How Accordion Shutters Can Save You Money Over the Long Run Accordion shutters are a manual, rigid-panel storm system that slides into fixed tracks to secure windows and large openings. They give homeowners a reliable barrier against wind, impact and water intrusion. This guide explains how accordion shutters work, shows the ways they lower costs

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Choosing the Best Roll Down Shutters: Local Supplier Insights

Choosing the Best Roll-Down Shutters: Practical Guidance for Coastal Carolina Homeowners Roll-down shutters are a proven way to protect coastal Carolina homes from hurricanes, salt air, and everyday security risks. They combine impact resistance, wind-load performance, and daily convenience to keep windows and openings secure. This guide walks you through how roll-down shutters work, the

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House with closed accordion shutters against a stormy sky, emphasizing hurricane protection

What Risks Do Improperly Closed Accordion Shutters Pose During Storms and How to Mitigate Them?

What risks do improperly closed accordion shutters create during storms — and how can you reduce them? Accordion shutters protect windows and openings by folding into guide tracks — but when they’re not fully closed or properly aligned, they can undermine the very protection they were installed to provide. This guide lays out the main

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Understanding the Average Lifespan of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters: What You Need to Know

Understanding the Average Lifespan of Roll-Down Hurricane Shutters — A Practical Guide for Homeowners and Businesses Roll-down hurricane shutters are a mechanical exterior storm-protection system that roll over openings to shield homes and businesses from wind, rain, and flying debris. In typical conditions, most roll-down shutters last roughly 15 to 30 years; well‑maintained aluminum systems

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Coastal home with closed accordion shutters, illustrating hurricane protection features

Accordion Shutter Troubleshooting: Common Issues Explained

Accordion Shutter Troubleshooting — Common Problems and How to Fix Them Accordion shutters—whether manual or motorized—slide on vertical tracks to protect openings during storms. Their smooth operation is critical for coastal homes. This guide explains how accordion shutters work, why they sometimes fail, and what homeowners can do to diagnose, maintain, and repair common problems.

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Understanding How Color and Finish Choices Affect Accordion Shutter Pricing

How Color & Finish Choices Affect Accordion Shutter Pricing — A Complete Guide Accordion shutters are a go-to storm protection solution: structural aluminum panels finished to protect openings during hurricanes and severe weather. Color and finish choices are some of the biggest cost drivers homeowners face. This guide breaks down how pigment selection, coating chemistry,

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Accordion shutters on a coastal home providing storm protection against ocean waves

Comparing Durability: Accordion Shutters vs. Other Storm Protection Solutions Explained

Accordion Shutters vs. Other Storm Protection: A Practical Durability Guide Accordion shutters are permanently mounted, folding storm panels that lock into place to protect windows and doors from high winds, flying debris, and impacts — a common choice for coastal homes. This guide walks homeowners through how accordion systems work, compares measurable durability with roll-down

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How to Simplify Accordion Shutter Installation Steps

Accordion Shutter Installation Made Simple: Your Complete Hurricane Shutter Guide Accordion shutters are permanently mounted storm protection that slide open for everyday use and lock closed to shield windows and doors during hurricanes—an effective choice for coastal homes. This guide breaks installation into clear, practical steps: pre-install planning, precise measuring, track and blade mounting, post-install

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Accordion Shutter Styles: What’s Right for Your Home?

Accordion Shutter Styles: Find the Right Option for Your Home Accordion shutters are permanently mounted, side-sliding panels that fold and stack to protect doors and windows from wind, flying debris, and impact — yet they retract fully for everyday use. This guide walks through how accordion shutters work, the parts that make them effective, and

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Cost-Effective Hurricane Shutter Options for Homeowners

Cost‑Effective Hurricane Shutter Options for Homeowners — Affordable Protection and Real Savings Hurricane shutters are physical barriers that protect windows and openings from wind‑borne debris during storms. For coastal homeowners, choosing cost‑effective options means balancing safety, upfront budget, and long‑term savings. This guide walks you through how material, installation, building codes, insurance incentives, and lifecycle

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