Hurricanes are the violent weather storms featured by storm surges, torrential rain, floods and deadly gales. They make life miserable by triggering epidemics, destroying infrastructure and damaging homes. Installing Hurricane shutters to the houses is one of the disaster management tool applied as the first line of defense to beat the lethal winds. Hurricane shutters defend your house from the deadly winds and wind borne debris blowing at the rate of 128 mph. Ideal option is to go for the shutters that are strong, durable and available at affordable prices. Hurricane shutter pricing varies with the different kind of the shutter installed.




Many a research has proved that failure of the windows during the storms is the main cause for the damage of the houses. Hurricane shutter pricing also varies if the manufacturing company is offering discounts and other offers. Hurricane shutters are of temporary variety like the panels. They are made of aluminum, polycarbonate and steel. They are corrugated and each piece overlaps the next for maximum strength. Their fewer setbacks include sharp edges. This type of Hurricane shutter pricing ranges between $4-$7 per square foot. The variety of permanent shutters includes the Bahamas, roll downs, accordions, awnings, and colonials.





Shutters made up of Plywood are cheap and easily affordable. Hurricane shutter pricing ranges from $.75 to $1 per square foot. They can be cut into variety of sizes according to our convenience. Shutter prices are less for the do it yourself [DIY] shutters that are easily assembled and removed in a jiffy. The Accordin variety shutters easily unfold in accordion-style to cover and protect a storm. Permanently fixed beside the windows, easily to make storm ready. With fewer set backs like breaking, as they run on wheels and may give a bulky look. This variety of Hurricane shutter pricing ranges between $14-$15 per square foot. Colonial shutters are two-piece louvered shutters that attach to the wall beside each window. They fold together to protect the window. They are permanently fixed, give an aesthetic look and they cannot be used for doors. This type of shutter pricing ranges between $18-$30 per square foot. Bahama shutters are one-piece louvered shutters attach directly above the windows and prop open to provide shade for the window. House designs limits their use, they are permanently fixed. This variety of Hurricane shutter pricing ranges between $18-$30 per square foot. Roll-down variety of the shutters is oft used for their operational ease. They can be operated manually by a crank or by a button start. Old aged persons, disabled persons and children can operate these shutters without any hassles. They roll up in an enclosed box above the window when not in use. Shutter pricing of this type ranges between $26-$40 per square foot. Hurricane glass acts as a car windshield, they form an alternative for a shutter. They are available at affordable price that starts from $35 to $50 per square foot.