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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Accordion Shutters vs Other Hurricane Solutions: Which Is Best?

Accordion Shutters vs. Other Hurricane Solutions: Which Is Best for Coastal NC & SC Homeowners? Accordion shutters are a permanently mounted, folding-panel system that creates a continuous barrier across windows and doors to block wind-borne debris. The panels slide on tracks and lock into place, so deployment is fast and straightforward. This guide explains how

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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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Best Materials for Hurricane Shutters Explained

Hurricane Shutter Materials, Explained: Your Complete Guide to Coastal Protection Hurricane shutters are engineered systems that protect windows and openings from wind-driven debris and extreme pressures. The material you choose affects impact performance, resistance to salt-air corrosion, ease of use, and whether the assembly meets local code — all of which influence safety and long-term

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Essential Roll Down Hurricane Shutter Maintenance Tips

Essential Roll Down Hurricane Shutter Maintenance Tips for Homeowners and Businesses Roll-down hurricane shutters are the first line of defense for homes and businesses along the coast. With regular care—cleaning, lubrication, inspection and timely repairs—aluminum slats, guide tracks and motors will work smoothly when a storm approaches. This practical guide walks you through safe cleaning,

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DIY Hurricane Shutter Maintenance Secrets for Homeowners

DIY Hurricane Shutter Maintenance: A Coastal Homeowner’s Guide to Cleaning, Lubricating, Inspecting, and Troubleshooting Well-maintained hurricane shutters give you reliable storm protection and last longer—especially where salt, sand, and wind accelerate wear. This practical guide walks coastal homeowners through safe, doable steps to clean, lubricate, inspect, and troubleshoot common shutter styles—accordion, roll-down, Bahama, colonial, panel

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Benefits of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters for Home Protection

Why Roll Down Hurricane Shutters Protect Your Home — Security, Energy Savings, and Added Value Roll down hurricane shutters are retractable, impact-rated window coverings built from interlocking aluminum slats that roll along side tracks to shield openings from wind, water, and flying debris. This guide walks homeowners through how these shutters work, the protection mechanics

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Essential Factors That Determine the Cost of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters for Your Home

Key Factors That Drive the Cost of Roll‑Down Hurricane Shutters for Your Home Roll‑down hurricane shutters are a retractable protection system that shields windows and openings from high winds, flying debris, and water during coastal storms. This guide walks you through the primary cost drivers—material choice, operation (manual vs. motorized), installation complexity, and offsets like

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Understanding How Roll Down Hurricane Shutters Safeguard Your Home During Severe Storms

How Roll‑Down Hurricane Shutters Protect Your Home During Severe Storms Roll‑down hurricane shutters are exterior protection systems built from interlocking slats that roll down into vertical guides to cover windows and doors. Together with anchored guide tracks and secure locks, these shutters form a rigid barrier that resists wind pressure and flying debris, helping prevent

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How Accordion Shutters Protect Your Home in Storms

How Accordion Shutters Protect Your Home During Storms — Benefits, How They Work, and Installation Tips Accordion shutters are a retractable, interlocking aluminum barrier that locks into vertical tracks to shield windows and doors from hurricane-force winds and wind‑borne debris. This guide walks homeowners through how accordion shutters operate, why material and engineering choices matter

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Understanding the Average Cost of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters for Your Home

Understanding the Average Cost of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters for Your Home Roll-down hurricane shutters—available as motorized or manual systems—sit in a compact headbox above an opening and deploy to shield windows and doors from windborne debris and storm loads. This guide lays out typical per‑square‑foot and whole‑project pricing, highlights regional cost drivers for coastal

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