Hurricane is an atmospheric pressure distribution in which there is a low central pressure relative to the surrounding pressure. Torrential rains, storm surges, floods and killer gales are its features. They make human life miserable by destroying homes and devastating infrastructure. It is one of the deadliest catastrophes that man is facing so far. It has been proved that on an average it strikes once for every 3.5 years. Installing Hurricane shutters like Colonial Hurricane Shutter to the houses not only defend your house from the killer winds, but also sports a spectacular outlook.



After the devastation of hurricane Wilma, a massive research was under taken. It has been proved that opening of the windows and doors during the storm plays an important role. The deadly winds enter the house through them and generate enough pressure to blow off the roof and collapse the walls. The hurricane shutters will defend your house from these winds by plugging the windows. They are used as the first line of defense. There are various shutters available in the market.





Colonial Hurricane Shutter falls under the category of permanently installed shutters. It is trade marked as side hinged, other shutter styles includes the Bahamas, which are top hinged ones. The Rollers close down like a garage door and can either be driven by handles or operated by a motor. The Accordians can be folded across horizontally with interlocking slats to operate.



Hinged Colonial Hurricane Shutters are made from the strongest extruded aluminum and stainless steel that can withstand winds blowing at the rate of 140 miles per hour. Average cost of these shutters may range from $18-$30 per square foot. They are durable, flexible and affordable. The unique feature of these shutters is their simple bar locking system. This makes easy system to close and secure ones. It can be designed with curved tops to fit antique arched openings and are available in any color or powder coated.





Colonial Hurricane Shutter is the much sought after one that has been in use for decades. They project a classic and spectacular outlook. They hinge to the sides of the window openings. The hinged hardware allows the shutters to close and lock easily. Their traditional, louvered designs sport an aesthetic appearance and protect both residential homes and commercial buildings. They are permanently fixed beside the windows and require very little space to store. They can be made storm ready by any person even in the eleventh hour. They require a very little maintenance and are far better than the wooden shutters that rot due to continuous bathing. Colonial Hurricane Shutter has minor setbacks. They can’t be used for doors. Some type of colonials requires a storm bar of center rod to lock the shutters in place. This may increase the installation time. Some times they corrode and provides a shabby appearance.