Hurricanes trigger epidemics, destroy homes, and dismantle infrastructure. Hurricane shutters have emerged as one of the techniques to combat these dire consequences. Hurricane shutter hardware is used in installation and operation of the shutters. With the rise in the intensity and frequency of hurricanes, the demand for the variety of Hurricane shutter hardware that helps in quicker operation and installation became the need of the hour. Hurricane shutter hardware includes double-headed nails, wood screws, bolts, wood or masonry anchors, nuts, large washers caps, shutter hinges, shutter dogs and bolts. They help in quick installation and operation of the shutters. Various innovative Hurricane shutter hardware is available in the market that not only install the shutter but also provides an aesthetic outlook.




It has proved that failure of the doors and windows during the storm is the prime cause of house destruction. If the windows are not plugged by any material, the winds enter the house and create enough pressure that blow off the roof and collapse the walls. Hurricane shutter Hardware helps you in quick installation, operation and protection of shutters. Shutter cap is one of the Hurricane shutter hardware that is used for protecting the shutters from corrosion. Shutters corrode when they come in touch with moisture and the snow. Caps are installed on the top of the shutters. Mostly they are made of bonderized aluminum to be weather resistant and defend the shutter form corrosion. You can paint these Hurricane shutter hardware with different colors to add beauty to the house. Shutter bolt is another kind of the Hurricane shutter hardware that keeps shutters in the closed position when the deadly winds strike. For the easy opening and closing of the shutters Ring pulls can be fixed. Plylox clips are the much sought after Hurricane shutter hardware clips in the market. Plylox window clips are patented h-shaped carbon steel clips engineered to fit 1/2" plywood without nails, screws or adhesives. You can make your own clip hurricane shutter at home without too many tools with the help of the plylox clips.





The Colonials are side hinged and the Bahamas are top hinged, they attach directly above the windows as the bull nose and prop open when ever in use. Shutter hinges are the Hurricane shutter hardware used to mount exterior shutters. These Hurricane shutter hardware are made of weather proof materials like zinc plating. Different styles of this Hurricane shutter hardware include shutter strap hinge and pintle, middle hinge and pintle. Shutter dogs are the Hurricane shutter hardware used to hold shutters in place while open. They are also known as “tie backs.” This type of hardware is available in many varieties that sport an aesthetic outlook. Mainly this Hurricane shutter hardware is sold in lag mount, plate mount and sill mount styles.