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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Choosing the Right Hurricane Shutters

Hurricane shutters should be a part of your life if you live in a hurricane-prone area. They are considered to be one of the most effective protection devices anyone can give their home. Good-quality hurricane shutters should not only be strong and durable enough to withstand the onslaught of a devastating storm, but should also be easy to operate and install. Knowing you have hurricane shutters in place can help spare you from those panic-driven moments that often come when a hurricane warning is sounded off.

There are several types of hurricane shutters to choose from, and the right one is that which meets your budget that you can manage to operate. Many people prefer the accordion type for many reasons. They are easy to operate, and requires little effort to open or close. Accordion type shutters are, in fact, recommended by experts for persons with disability, and for seniors. Additionally, accordion shutters can be permanently installed for your windows, saving you the time, space, and effort for dismantling and storing detachable ones.

Storm panels are also another preferred type of hurricane shutters. They come in different materials such as steel and aluminum, and in a wide range of prices. While steel panels offer the best protection, their heavy weight makes them difficult to handle. In addition to the weight, the effort required to put up and bring down storm panels is a lot more than what is needed for accordion shutters. 

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