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.

Retractable Hurricane Screens: The Must-Have for Myrtle Beach & Carolina Forest | AHS

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Security & Storm Shutters for Myrtle Beach Second Homes | AHS

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Different types of roll-down hurricane shutters on a coastal home, showcasing storm protection and aesthetic appeal

How Material Choice in Roll Down Hurricane Shutters Impacts Cost and Effectiveness

How Material Choice Affects the Cost and Performance of Roll-Down Hurricane Shutters Roll-down hurricane shutters are a retractable exterior system that closes a continuous curtain of slats or panels across windows and doors. The material you choose drives both the upfront price and how the system performs over its life. In this guide you’ll find

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Timeless Style: Colonial Shutters for Pawleys Island & Murrells Inlet | AHS

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Hurricane Shutter Maintenance & Repair for Myrtle Beach, SC | AHS

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Coastal home with accordion shutters demonstrating hurricane protection features

Discover Real-Life Success With Accordion Shutters

Real Results From Accordion Shutters: The Complete Guide to Coastal Protection and Benefits Accordion shutters are a trusted hurricane-protection system that form a rigid, impact-resistant barrier over doors and windows. This guide shows how they work, why they’re especially effective for coastal homes in North Carolina and South Carolina, and how local success stories prove

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Modern home with roll down shutters installed, showcasing coastal protection features

DIY Roll Down Shutters Setup Explained for Homeowners

DIY Roll Down Shutters Setup Explained for Homeowners: Step-by-Step Installation and Maintenance Guide Roll down shutters are exterior protection systems that store a curtain of interlocking slats in a compact roll box and deploy along vertical tracks to shield windows and doors from wind, impact, and unwanted entry. This guide walks you through how roll

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Professional installer working on accordion shutters for hurricane protection in a coastal environment

Professional Accordion Shutter Installation: What You Need to Know

Professional Accordion Shutter Installation: A Practical Guide for Homeowners and Businesses Accordion shutters are a permanently mounted, hinged system that deploys quickly across windows and doors to block high winds and wind‑borne debris—making them a key part of hurricane protection for coastal properties. In this guide we explain why professional installation matters, walk through a

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Coastal home with accordion shutters installed, showcasing storm protection features

User Experiences With Accordion Shutter Installation

Real Homeowner Experiences: Accordion Shutter Installation — A Practical Guide Accordion shutters are a fixed, hinged metal system that fold to the sides of a window or door and lock in place to protect openings from wind and debris during storms. This guide explains why actual homeowner experiences matter for coastal properties, how a typical

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