Philadelphia Shutters Provides Privacy And Style

To protect the home against hurricanes and tornadoes shutters can protect the windows from shattering. Hurricane shutters are the most cost effective solution to protect windows in a storm if one does not have hurricane glass. With the right tools and hardware they can be installed before the storm does any damage. Philadelphia Shutters can advise on the types available.

Steel panel style are made of aluminum or steel and are attached to the outside of the windows or doors on tracks or bolts. They are corrugated and each section overlaps the next forming a strong barrier. There are several styles to choose from. One style has both bolts and tracks and the top panel fits into the track installed above the window and the bottom of the panel is secured to permanently attached bolts underneath the window. Another style uses C-shape tracks both above and below the doors or windows and bolts slide into the tracks. The last style uses permanently installed bolts in the walls, they are screwed into secure the panel. This can be an expensive solution, but they are strong.

Colonial style are made in two pieces that are attached to the wall on the side of the windows and they fold together for protection. They are permanently fixed and are easily storm ready. They can be decorative. Some will require a rod to lock them.

Bahama style are one piece that is attached above the window and propped open for shade and lowered when there is a storm. They are permanent, easily storm ready and provide privacy and shade. They can block too much light and they have limits in their design.

Roll down style are attached over the window and they roll up into a box when not in use and lowered manually, by a crank or automatically for storm protection. They are permanent and are easily storm ready. They offer the greatest protection and will also deter theft. They can be expensive and the automatic system may need a battery backup in power outage situations. Philadelphia Shutters can advise as to the best design for one's home.