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Different Types Of Hurricane Shutters Fort Myers

By Jerri Perry


Home is one of your biggest investments that one can own. Therefore a homeowner should do all that is within his power to protect his property from damages due to natural catastrophes. If your area constantly experiences hurricanes, then you may need to invest in hurricane shutters Fort Myers. Currently, there are quite a number of shutters options that are available in the market, however, which one to go for will depend on the budget that you want to commit on the project as well the quality of protection you want to achieve. To help you in determining which one to go for, below are the most common varieties in the market.

Storm panels are the most pocket-friendly type of blinds and they are very popular. If you choose to install this type of a shutter, you will need to also install metal tracts, which are to hold the sheets of steel or corrugated aluminum in place along the window. The storm panel type is made in a corrugated style for the pieces to overlap each other to ensure there is a stronger resistance to hurricane winds.

Many homeowners prefer these panels because they are very effective as well as durable. The bad thing with them is that they are very challenging to install and most often than not one need another person to maneuver. On the other side of it, you can remove them when in use so that they do not detract the style of the home. It is important that you inspect them regularly to ensure that they are in good condition at all times.

The other type is the Bahama window blind. This is a permanent type that is fixed on the house. They are manufactured in different decorative styles so that when they are permanently fixed they complement the design of the house. There only disadvantage is they are not very strong like the storm panels. As a result many people have not opted for them since they are perceived as not being effective.

The colonial hurricane shutter type is also installed permanently to help in saving time in the event of an emergency. They are designed to improve the outward appearance of the home. These blinds are created in a horizontal, slat-like style so that the two pieces can fold in from the ends of a window where they are snapped, closed and locked during stormy weather.

These types of blinds are not as popular as other mentioned above. However, they are still in use. The good thing with colonial shutter is that you can install on your own with needing an extra hand. The other advantage of this type is that it comes with many decoration styles which are really appealing to the eyes.

Another type is accordion shutter, which as the name suggests opens and close just like an accordion. This shutter can be made up of one or more pieces based on the size of your window. The good thing with it is that it is very durable as it is made from Al which is a durable metal. These blinds are either installed from the outside or inside.

The other type of hurricane shutters Fort Myers is the roll down shutter. These are the most expensive and they are attached at the top of the window and when not in use they roll up into the housing. A hand crank or an electric motor can be used to lower them which make it easy for one person to operate. The roll down type of a shutter is very effective for protection against storm damage and they are also good for securing your home or even business from vandalism or theft.




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