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.

Unlocking Long-Term Savings: How Roll Down Hurricane Shutters Protect Your Wallet and Home

How Roll-Down Hurricane Shutters Save You Money — Protecting Your Home and Your Wallet Roll-down hurricane shutters — available motorized or manual — roll down over windows and openings to stop wind, flying debris, and water before they reach your home. Beyond the physical protection, they deliver measurable long-term savings for coastal homeowners. This guide

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Why Choose Roll Down Shutters for Hurricane Protection

Why choose roll‚Äëdown shutters for hurricane protection: benefits, cost expectations, and installation essentials Coastal properties face concentrated risk from wind‚Äëdriven rain, flying debris and storm surge, so your choice of hurricane protection matters. Below we explain why roll‚Äëdown shutters are a top option for NC and SC shorelines, how they work, which materials and installation

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Essential Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Roll Down Hurricane Shutters Working Effectively Year-Round

Keep Your Roll‚ÄëDown Hurricane Shutters Ready Year‚ÄëRound: Essential Maintenance Tips Roll‚Äëdown hurricane shutters are exterior storm‚Äëprotection systems made of interlocking slats that roll into a housing. They operate either with a manual hand crank or a motorized drive and depend on guide tracks, fasteners, and weatherstripping to work reliably. This guide walks property owners through

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Comparing Maintenance Needs: Roll Down Hurricane Shutters vs. Traditional Options Explained

Roll-Down vs. Traditional Hurricane Shutters: Practical Maintenance to Keep Your Home Ready Roll-down hurricane shutters and traditional shutter systems both protect coastal homes, but they age and require care in different ways. This guide walks you through how roll-down shutters work, compares their upkeep with accordion and other common styles, and gives clear, time-based maintenance

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Accordion Shutters: The Dual Benefit of Storm Protection and Enhanced Home Security Explained

Accordion Shutters: How They Protect Your Home from Storms — and Keep It Secure Year‑Round Accordion shutters are permanently mounted, side‑folding metal panels that lock across windows and doors to deliver engineered hurricane protection and everyday security. This article walks through how accordion shutters resist wind and windborne debris, the materials and engineering that give

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Affordable Accordion Shutter Options for Homeowners

Affordable Accordion Shutters for Homeowners — Cost, Benefits & Installation Guide Accordion shutters are a permanently mounted, hinged storm-protection system made of interlocking panels that fold smoothly to cover windows and doors. They give reliable resistance to wind and flying debris during hurricanes while staying ready year-round. If you’re shopping for budget-friendly accordion shutters, this

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Manual vs Motorized Hurricane Shutters: Which Is Best for Your Home?

Manual vs Motorized Hurricane Shutters: Which Is Right for Your Home? Hurricane shutters shield homes from high winds, flying debris, and water intrusion. They come in two main styles: manual systems operated by cranks, straps, or removable panels, and motorized systems that use electric drives, remotes, or apps for automatic deployment. This guide walks through

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Comparing Wind Resistance: Roll Down Hurricane Shutters vs. Other Shutter Types Explained

Wind Resistance Compared: Why Roll‑Down Hurricane Shutters Often Outperform Other Options “Wind resistance” refers to a product’s ability to stand up to wind pressure and impact during severe storms — and for coastal homeowners in North and South Carolina, it’s the single most important performance metric. This guide walks through how common shutter systems behave

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Best Roll Down Shutters: Customer Experiences Unveiled

Best Roll-Down Shutters: Real Customer Stories & Performance for Coastal Homeowners Roll-down shutters are exterior window and door systems—either motorized or manual—that roll into a cassette above the opening. When closed they deliver tested storm protection, everyday security, measurable energy savings, and strong UV blocking. This article reviews customer experiences alongside technical performance so coastal

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What Are the Most Durable Hurricane Shutter Materials?

Most Durable Hurricane Shutter Materials: Your Guide to Strength, Impact Resistance, and Coastal Protection Durability for hurricane shutters means more than thickness or finish — it’s the ability to withstand wind pressures and flying debris while resisting corrosion from years of coastal exposure. This guide walks you through the materials that deliver long-term performance: why

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