2020 Roll Up Hurricane Shutters Cost

January 21, 2020

Roll-up shutters are used to protect your house and family from any flying debris and strong winds like storms commonly called Hurricane which may contain dust, dirt, hail, etc. thereby causing damage and destruction all around. To avoid any damage or casualty Hurricane shutters are used and depending upon the type of shutter below are some simple methods which will help you to close them with ease.

Rolling Shutter: This is the simplest form of shutter used to protect your house and family from hurricanes and is remote-controlled. It gives you extra privacy and security. You can use it as per your need depending upon the hurricane occurrences. There are two forms of rolling shutters :

Automatic Rolling Shutter: It is a remote-controlled shutter which is fixed from outside on your door or window. You can easily operate them through the remote provided. Please read the instruction guide properly before operating the shutter. Usually, it has 3-5 functions only which make it simple and easy to operate.

Tip: Please clear the channels of shutter regularly with vacuum and put grease or oil as a lubricant on every moving part.

Manual Rolling Shutter: It is a shaft controlled shutter that is operated manually from outside. Below are the steps to close the shutter:

Fit the provided tool/shaft over the lower mechanism and roll down the shutter gradually. Rolling shutter comes with the tool which is a long metal Rod with a crank.
One end fits into the mechanism provided on top-corner of the shutter and another end is used to rotate it.
Spin the completely towards the left side until it lowered completely and in the same way it is used to open the shutter by rotating towards the right.
Remove the handle and keep it safe and handy place.
Please clear the channels of shutter regularly with vacuum and put grease or oil as a lubricant on every moving part.

AstroGaurd Fabric Storm Panel: These are fabric shutters which are easy to install these comes along with mounting clips which are used to hold them tight during the storms. Please find steps to close the shutter:

Take out the roll of fabric shutter and place it on your window or door to protect.
Place the clips provided after certain gaps to hold the shutter tight during the storm.
Please check again if any gap is left or the fabric is loose. If any such gap is found then put a clip over then put the clip over there to hold it tight during the storm.
After the hurricane stops, take out all the mounting clips and roll back the fabric. Place it safely in your storehouse and keep all the clips along with it so that it remains handy.

Accordion Shutter: These shutters are permanently attached to the doors or windows and are very cheap as compared to rolling shutters. Below are the steps to close the shutter before the hurricane hits your house:

Take out the key and unlock the shutter. There must be a lock on one side of the shutter.
Unlock the locking rods which are placed on either side of the window shutter panel. The top rods will rise-up and lower rods will come down. The Lock rods hold the shutter when they are not in use.
Pull the shutter towards the center of the window/door.
Fit the outside grooves into one another in both panels and then lock the shutter with the key provided.
Again Shift the locking rods to their respective positions .i.e., upper rod upwards and lower rod downwards. This will hold the shutter firmly during the hurricane and stops them from rattling during the hurricane.
Please use a vacuum cleaner regularly to remove the dust and dirt from the channels. Also, use a lubricant on all moving parts to allow them to work smoothly when required. Before every tropical season, check your shutter closely for any damage, if any then immediately call the technician.

Colonial Shutter: These are the most user-friendly type of shutter used in low-lying areas especially. Below are the steps to close the shutter before any hurricane occurrence:

These shutters are placed on either side of doors/windows and are supported by hooks or pins when not in use. Now remove the pins/hooks and close the shutter towards the center. Make sure that there isn’t any gap in-between and are held tightly.
Place the storm bars across both panels to hold them firmly during a hurricane.
Insert the screw and wingnuts to hold them tightly. Hence, securing the storm bars.
You will need 4 screws and 4 wingnuts and 2 in middle to hold the storm bar tightly during a hurricane.

Bermuda Shutter: Commonly known as Bahama shutter are very easy to close at the time of the hurricane. Below are the few steps to illustrate how one can easily close the shutter at the time of the hurricane.

Remove the stopper which is used to extend the arm when not in use.
Close the shutter panel properly and put a lock or screw (varies as per model). Make sure there isn’t any gap or panel that is not held loosely as it may temper the shutter during the hurricane.

These are the steps to help you how to close your shutter properly before the hurricane hits. Now below are some methods to help you maintain your hurricane shutter to keep them 100% in proper condition thereby avoiding any destruction or damage.

Proper inspection is required on regular basis and if any fault or damage is found then immediately call the manufacturer or technician.
Make sure there isn’t any gap or panel is held loose and also remove all dirt/dust as it may restrict the shutter to get closed at the time of hurricane and it may damage your shutter and may also lead to destruction of your house during hurricane.
Proper lubrication is mandatory on regular basis on all moving part of shutter like screws, wingnuts, etc.

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