Hurricane Shutter Blog

Accordion Shutters vs. Metal Security Bars: Which Offers Better Protection for Coastal Carolina Homes? Coastal homeowners face two overlapping risks: hurricanes that bring wind and flying debris, and opportunistic burglars looking for easy access. This article compares accordion shutters and metal security bars to help homeowners across coastal North Carolina and South Carolina choose the […]

Ultimate Hurricane Preparedness Checklist for Homeowners: A Practical Guide to Protect Your Coastal Home Preparing a coastal home for hurricanes is about sensible planning, targeted upgrades, and making sure your household can stay safe and recover quickly. This guide lays out why early action matters, a clear timeline of priorities, and product-level guidance—especially for protecting

Hurricane Shutter Design: Types, Technology, and Practical Benefits Designing effective hurricane shutters blends engineering, materials science, and an eye for architecture so coastal homes stay protected without losing curb appeal. Below we walk through modern shutter styles—from accordion and rolldown to Bahama and decorative Colonial—explaining how interlocking blades, hidden housings, and advanced materials meet wind-load

Accordion vs. Colonial Shutters: Which Really Improves Energy Efficiency for Coastal Homes? Windows are often one of the largest sources of heat gain and loss in coastal houses. Choosing the right hurricane shutters affects both storm protection and year‑round energy performance. This article walks homeowners through how accordion and colonial shutters reduce heat transfer, how

Accordion Shutter Care: A Homeowner’s Complete Guide to Cleaning, Maintenance, and Storm Readiness Accordion shutters fold flat when stored and lock across openings to protect windows and doors from wind, rain, and flying debris. Regular cleaning and maintenance keep them moving freely, reduce salt- and humidity-driven corrosion, and make sure they deploy reliably when a

Accordion Shutter Warranties: A Complete Guide to Coverage, Exclusions, and Filing Claims Accordion shutters are a common, reliable choice for coastal hurricane protection. This guide walks homeowners through typical warranty coverage, common exclusions, and the claims process so you can protect both your family and your investment. You’ll learn which components are usually covered by

How to Lubricate Accordion Shutters for Smooth Operation and Long Life — A Complete Homeowner’s Guide Keeping accordion shutters properly lubricated helps them open and close easily, reduces wear on tracks and hinges, and slows corrosion that can undermine storm readiness. This guide explains what lubricants do, why coastal North and South Carolina homes need

Customizable Roll Down Shutters for Ultimate Hurricane Protection: Complete Guide to Cost, Types, Benefits, and Installation Custom roll down shutters are engineered exterior systems that deploy across windows and other openings to block wind-driven debris, reduce pressure differentials, and protect the building envelope during hurricanes and severe storms. This guide walks you through how roll

Top Customer Complaints About Accordion Shutters: Common Problems and User Insights Accordion shutters are permanently mounted, multi-panel storm shutters that fold and lock at the sides of windows and doors to protect your home during hurricanes. This guide walks through the customer complaints we see most often, explains why those problems happen, and gives clear

Essential Seasonal Maintenance for Accordion Shutters — A Coastal Homeowner’s Guide Accordion shutters are a manually operated, storm-ready system built to cover openings quickly and stay attached to the building when not in use. Routine seasonal maintenance keeps them operating smoothly, preserves their structural rating during high winds, and prevents corrosion that can undermine security