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.

How Accordion Shutters Can Impact Your Home Insurance Premiums and Coverage Choices Explained

How Accordion Shutters Can Affect Your Home Insurance Costs and Coverage Choices in the Carolinas Accordion shutters are permanently mounted protection for windows and doors that help keep wind and flying debris out during hurricanes—cutting a home’s exposure to storm damage. This piece walks through how accordion shutters work, why insurers recognize them, and how

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Comparing Costs: Are Accordion Shutters More Budget-Friendly Than Impact Windows for Hurricane Protection?

Accordion Shutters vs. Impact Windows: Which Is the Smarter Spend for Hurricane Protection? If you own a coastal home and are weighing accordion shutters against impact windows, you need a clear, numbers-first comparison that separates upfront cost from long-term value. This guide explains what each product is, how materials and installation choices drive price, and

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Stylish Accordion Shutter Options for Modern Homes

Accordion Shutters for Modern Coastal Homes — Style You’ll Love, Protection You Can Rely On Accordion shutters blend clean, contemporary design with engineered storm protection to safeguard coastal homes without sacrificing curb appeal. This guide explains what modern accordion hurricane shutters are, how slim profiles and durable materials balance looks with impact resistance, and why

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Why Choose Roll Down Hurricane Shutters for Home Protection

Why Roll-Down Hurricane Shutters Are the Best Choice for Coastal Home Protection: Benefits, Costs, and Installation Guidance Roll-down hurricane shutters—available as motorized or manual systems—stow in a roller housing above the opening and deploy to shield windows and doors from wind-driven debris and extreme gusts. A reinforced curtain, guide tracks, and secure locks combine to

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Comparing Ease of Use: Accordion Shutters vs. Exterior Storm Panels and Barriers

Accordion Shutters vs. Storm Panels: Which Is Easier for Coastal Carolina Homes? Living on the Carolina coast means balancing quick, reliable hurricane protection with real-world concerns like installation, storage, and day-to-day use. This piece lays out how two common choices — permanently mounted accordion shutters and removable exterior storm panels/barriers — work in practice. We

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Top Questions About Ensuring Compatibility With Your Existing Window Frames Answered

Top Questions About Ensuring Your Existing Window Frames Work with Hurricane Shutters Many homeowners worry whether hurricane shutters will properly fit older, historic, vinyl, or aluminum window frames. This guide breaks down what “compatibility” really means for storm protection—how the frame material and condition, plus the chosen mounting method, determine which shutter systems will perform

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Accordion Shutters vs Panels: Which Is Better?

Accordion Shutters vs. Storm Panels — Which Protects Carolina Homes Best? The right hurricane window protection can be the difference between a quick repair and catastrophic loss for coastal Carolina homes. This guide explains accordion shutters and storm panels—how each system works, how well they resist wind and debris, and which features matter most for

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Accordion Shutters vs. Storm-Rated Roll Screens: Which Is the Smart Investment for Homeowners?

Smart Coastal Home Protection — Clear, Local Choices Choosing the right permanent hurricane barrier for a coastal home means balancing reliable protection, everyday convenience, and long-term value. For many homeowners along the North and South Carolina coast, that choice comes down to accordion shutters or storm-rated roll screens. Below we walk through how each system

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Cost Comparison of Roll Down Hurricane Shutters

Cost Comparison — Roll‑Down Hurricane Shutters: Prices, Benefits & Installation Guide Roll‑down hurricane shutters are a permanent storm‑protection solution: a metal or insulated curtain that unrolls across windows and doors to block wind, water, and flying debris. This guide helps coastal homeowners weigh upfront cost against long‑term protection and code‑compliant installation. Read on to learn

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Innovative Hurricane Shutter Designs for Coastal Living

Innovative Hurricane Shutter Designs for Coastal Living — Modern Protection That Preserves Style Living on the coast means balancing two things: protecting your home from powerful storms and keeping the light, views, and architectural details that make seaside houses special. This guide lays out modern hurricane shutter options that deliver certified storm protection without sacrificing

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