Hurricane Shutter Blog

Choosing the Best Hurricane Shutter Materials for Durability: A Complete Guide for Coastal Protection Coastal properties need hurricane protection that stands up to impact, high wind loads, and years of salt-air exposure. This guide walks you through what “durability” actually means for shutters — impact performance, wind-load ratings, corrosion resistance, UV stability, and expected lifespan […]

Hurricane Preparedness Checklist — Essential Items & Complete Guide to Coastal Home Readiness Getting a coastal home ready for hurricane season is about practical preparation and prioritizing what protects lives and property. This guide walks you through the supplies to pack, how much to store, and the exterior protections that help reduce wind and debris

Roll Down Hurricane Shutters: The True Cost — Upfront, Hidden, and Long-Term Roll down hurricane shutters—also called rolling or roll-up shutters—are exterior systems that unroll over windows and doors to stop windborne debris and reduce pressure on openings. Figuring the real cost goes beyond a simple per‑square‑foot price: material, operation type, structural work, permits, motorization,

Buy Roll Down Hurricane Shutters: Practical Installation Guidance and Cost Breakdown Roll down hurricane shutters are exterior protection systems that sit in a cassette and travel down guide rails to cover windows and openings, guarding against high winds, driving rain, and flying debris. This guide walks through how these shutters operate, why coastal properties benefit

Accordion Shutters vs Roll-Down Shutters: Which Is Better for Coastal Carolina Homes? Hurricane shutters are one of the smartest investments a Coastal Carolina homeowner can make. They cut wind and debris damage, boost security, and often help resale value. This guide walks you through how accordion and roll-down shutters work, what materials and installation practices

How to Install Accordion Hurricane Shutters: The Complete Step‑by‑Step Guide Accordion shutters are hinged, folding panels permanently mounted to protect windows and doors from high winds and flying debris. This guide walks homeowners and installers through planning, measuring, and installing accordion shutters the right way — because correct installation is what delivers the tested performance,

Roll Down Hurricane Shutter Installation Guide: How to Understand and Complete the Installation Process Roll-down hurricane shutters—available as motorized or manual systems—store a curtain of interlocking slats inside a protective headbox and deploy it along vertical guides to shield windows and openings from impact and water. This guide walks homeowners and installers through the system

How to Choose the Right Local Hurricane Shutter Installer: A Practical Guide for Coastal NC & SC Homeowners Picking the right local hurricane shutter installer means balancing code compliance, proven installation methods, and materials that hold up to coastal conditions — all while protecting your property value. This guide walks homeowners across coastal North Carolina

Financing Accordion Shutters: Practical, Affordable Ways to Protect Your Coastal Home Financing lets homeowners get certified storm protection installed now and pay over time instead of waiting to save the full amount. This guide walks through how accordion-shutter financing works, compares the main options—manufacturer plans, personal or home-equity loans, and PACE-style assessments—and shows how grants,

Tax Credits & Rebates for Roll‑Down Hurricane Shutters in 2025: What Coastal Homeowners Should Know Roll‑down hurricane shutters are motorized systems that lower interlocking aluminum slats into tracks to protect windows and openings. They deploy quickly, resist high winds, and are a common choice for coastal homes. This guide walks through how federal tax credits,