Hurricane season can bring whipping winds, torrential downpours, power outages, and flooding. If you live along the coast in the South, it is important to know how to protect your house from damage before the storm hits. Hurricane shutters remain the most economical solution to secure your window opening, although hurricane-proof glass has become more popular. Here is a list of the pros and cons of different types of shutters to defend your house from the next hurricane.
How To Protect Your Home From Hurricanes: A Guide To Hurricane Shutters
Bahamas Hurricane Shutters
These are one-piece louvered shutters that are attached above the windows and prop open to provide shade. During storms, they can be lowered and secured to the wall.
PROS:
Permanent
Easy for one person to use
Provide shade in open-position
More aesthetically pleasing
CONS:
Traditionally seen as weaker, but newer models protect well
Some people think they block out too much light
Can only be used for windows
Colonial Hurricane Shutters
These two-pieced louvered shutters attach to the wall beside each window. They come together to protect the window.
PROS:
Permanent
Easy for one person to use
Stylish
CONS:
Some models require a storm bar or center rod to lock the shutters in place.
Can’t be used to protect doors and must be used with other systems to ensure your home is protected.
Explore Your Options
Visit Shutters of the Strand to explore our range of custom shutters and discover how Bahamas Hurricane Shutters and Colonial Hurricane Shutters may help protect your home during a hurricane.