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.

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Budgeting for Accordion Shutters: Key Cost Factors Explained

Budgeting for Accordion Shutters — Cost Factors and a Practical Pricing Guide Accordion shutters are a permanently mounted hurricane protection system made from interlocking aluminum panels that fold back for daily use and lock into tracks to protect openings during storms. This guide explains why careful budgeting for accordion shutters matters for coastal homeowners, how

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How to Choose Local Accordion Shutter Installers

How to Choose Local Accordion Shutter Installers: Expert Guide for Coastal Carolina Homeowners Accordion shutters are a permanent, exterior storm‑protection system made of interlocking panels that fold back when not in use and lock into a head rail to protect openings during hurricanes and tropical storms. This guide walks you through how accordion shutters work,

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Calculating Total Costs for Accordion Shutters: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners

How to Calculate the Total Cost of Accordion Shutters: A Practical Guide for Coastal Homeowners Accordion shutters are a fixed, hinged system of interlocking panels mounted outside windows and doors to shield openings from wind, rain, and airborne debris during severe weather. This guide walks coastal homeowners through why precise cost estimating matters, how to

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Discover the Aesthetic Benefits of Accordion Shutters

How Accordion Shutters Elevate Style and Curb Appeal on Coastal Homes Accordion shutters deliver hurricane-grade protection while keeping clean lines, flexible color choices, and a seamless fit with coastal architecture. This article shows how accordion shutter designs work as attractive, functional window treatments, the customization homeowners can choose, and how materials hold up in salt-air

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Best Roll Down Hurricane Shutter Options for Homeowners

Best Roll-Down Hurricane Shutters for Homeowners: Costs, Installation, and Top Choices Roll-down hurricane shutters are permanent exterior systems that unroll to cover windows and large openings, protecting your home from high winds, flying debris, and unwanted entry. This practical guide walks you through how these shutters work, compares materials and brands suited for coastal conditions,

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Accordion Shutters vs Traditional Window Treatments for Home Decor

Accordion Shutters vs. Traditional Window Treatments — A Practical Guide for Coastal Homes Accordion shutters and interior window coverings often serve different, complementary jobs. Accordion shutters are exterior, track-mounted systems built to deploy fast and protect against impact and high winds; traditional treatments like blinds, shades and curtains live inside and focus on light control,

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Understanding Customization Options for Roll Down Hurricane Shutters: Fit Any Window Size and Style

Understanding Customization Options for Roll-Down Hurricane Shutters: Fit Any Window Size and Style Roll-down hurricane shutters are engineered storm protection that balance impact resistance, wind-load performance, and visual integration for coastal homes. This guide walks homeowners through how customization — from slat profiles and tracks to housings, operation methods, and material choices — lets these

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Factors Influencing Accordion Shutter Pricing Based on Your Window Size Explained

How Your Window Size Affects Accordion Shutter Pricing — A Clear, Practical Guide We wrote this guide to help homeowners understand hurricane protection options, get accurate budgets with free estimates, and support existing customers with clear service information. Accordion shutters are a permanently mounted, hinged folding system that rolls out from head tracks to protect

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Examining the Reliability of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters During Extreme Storm Conditions

Roll‑Down Hurricane Shutters: How Reliable Are They in Extreme Storms? Roll‑down hurricane shutters are exterior protection systems that lower vertically to cover windows and doors. Their interlocking slats, guide rails and locking bottom bar form a continuous barrier designed to shield openings from wind and flying debris. In this guide we explain why reliability matters

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Best Materials for Durable Hurricane Shutters

Best Materials for Durable Hurricane Shutters: Your Complete Coastal Carolina Protection Guide Hurricane shutters are engineered storm-protection systems built to take impact and high wind loads while keeping people and property safe. Choosing durable materials is the difference between a shutter that performs when it matters and one that becomes a maintenance headache. This guide

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