Protect your windows from high winds

When a high-winded storm arrives, hurricane window shutters can make the difference between a home's destruction and its escape with little or no damage.

These exterior storm shutters not only protect the doors and windows from shattering in a hurricane, they keep out pressure that can rip apart your belongings, weaken your walls, and rip the roof from your house so installing them is an investment that is well worth looking into.

There are different types of functioning storm shutters that include awning or bahama shutters. These add shade and lock into place when you remove the support struts that hold them up in the dry season.

Automatic roll-down shade styles are easy to operate and an accordion shutter is housed just outside the window on the exterior and is pulled into place when you need it.

The type of window shutter that you choose will only give your home the best protection if it is installed correctly with strong anchors so making sure this is accurately done is quite crucial.

All these exterior window coverings come in different materials that will also influence their effectiveness. You can expect to pay between $8 and $20 per square foot for this outdoor protection, depending on type, materials, and quality.

There’s plywood for the limited budget, but it’s notorious for poor reliability.

Aluminum is light and installs easily, but it’s not as strong as the more-expensive steel shutter, which offers the best overall protection. Wood coverings like the plantation styles are the most decorative shutter.

With all the high wind storms that have taken place in the past few years, it makes sense to have these protective hurricane shutters on the exterior of your home.

They are becoming increasingly more popular all the time and many homeowners today are finding that these window coverings are adding value to their homes along with safety and style.

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