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 and impact-resistant glass on a coastal home, showcasing hurricane protection options

Accordion Shutters vs. Impact-Resistant Glass: Key Differences Explained for Homeowners

Accordion Shutters vs. Impact-Resistant Glass: A Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing Hurricane Protection Choosing the right hurricane protection is a balance: budget, durability, energy performance, curb appeal and local code requirements all matter. This guide walks coastal homeowners through those trade-offs in clear, practical terms. Accordion shutters are deployable aluminum panels that lock into place to

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Understanding Security Risks: Are Accordion Shutters Safe for Your Property?

Are Accordion Shutters the Right Protection for Your Property? Security Risks, Performance, and What to Expect Accordion shutters are a hinged, fold-away storm protection system that mount to window and door openings and lock into reinforced jambs to create a continuous barrier. They do two jobs: resist wind and impact during storms and add a

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Understanding Average Costs of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters for Your Home Protection Needs

Understanding Average Costs of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters for Your Home Protection Needs Roll down hurricane shutters are a permanent, operable storm-protection solution: a continuous curtain of interlocking slats stored in a mounted housing that lowers into tracks to cover windows and doors. They create a rigid, engineered barrier that transfers wind loads into the

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Explore Your Financing Options for Purchasing Accordion Shutters: What You Need to Know

Explore Your Financing Options for Accordion Shutters — What Coastal Homeowners Need to Know Accordion shutters are a permanently mounted storm-protection system that lock into place to shield windows and openings during tropical storms and hurricanes. Because quality shutters can require a sizeable upfront cost, financing makes them accessible by spreading payments over time. This

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The Effectiveness of Accordion Shutters in Hurricane Protection

Accordion Shutters: How They Protect Coastal Carolinas from Hurricane Damage Accordion shutters are permanently mounted, operable shutter systems that fold along fixed tracks so you can secure windows and doors quickly when a storm threatens. Built to resist wind pressures and flying debris, they combine engineered panels, strong locks, and corrosion‑resistant components to protect homes

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Essential Weatherproofing for Hurricane Roll Down Shutters

Essential Weatherproofing for Hurricane Roll Down Shutters: A Practical Guide for Coastal Homeowners and Businesses Roll down hurricane shutters form a mechanical weatherproofing layer that protects openings from wind, water, and flying debris during storms. This guide walks you through selecting, installing, and maintaining shutters that stand up to coastal conditions. You’ll learn which materials

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Advantages of Aluminum Hurricane Shutters for Your Home

Aluminum Hurricane Shutters: Durable, Lightweight, Cost‑Effective Protection for Your Home Aluminum hurricane shutters are purpose-built exterior covers that protect windows and openings from high winds, flying debris, and salt‑air corrosion. They give homeowners a practical mix of impact resistance, coastal durability, and long‑term value. In this article we explain how extruded aluminum profiles, factory finishes,

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Explore Your Options: Colors and Styles of Accordion Shutters Explained

Accordion Shutters: Choosing Colors and Styles That Work for Coastal Homes Accordion shutters pair simple operation with proven storm protection. Picking the right colors and profiles affects curb appeal, maintenance, and long-term performance—especially on the coast. This guide walks homeowners through how common color choices behave in salty, sunny climates, which residential styles fit different

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Cost-Effective Advantages of Accordion Shutters

Cost-Effective Accordion Shutters: A Practical Guide to Affordable Hurricane Protection Living on the coast brings rewarding views—and recurring storm risk. Between costly window repairs and rising insurance rates, choosing the right hurricane protection is both a financial and safety decision. This guide walks you through why accordion shutters are a cost-effective choice for homeowners across

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Local Accordion Shutter Suppliers: Essential Cost Insights

Accordion Shutters Near You — A Practical Cost Guide for Coastal Homeowners & Businesses Accordion shutters are a permanent, hinged series of interlocking panels that slide across windows and doors to provide fast, impact-resistant protection during hurricanes and severe storms. This guide walks through how accordion shutters work, the common materials and operation styles you’ll

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