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USA: Storm Shutters: Storm Shutter Manufacturers
ABOUT STORM SHUTTERS
Storm Shutters may be of accordion or roll-down design. They may also take the form of simple storm panels, which is directly fixed to the outside of the window when protection is required. Both accordion and roll-down storm shutters are formed from interlocking aluminum slats, which may be filled with foam. In the case of the accordion storm shutter, these are mounted vertically, and slide to left and right of the window.
In the case of roll-down storm shutters, the interlocking aluminum slats roll up into a box casing at the head of the window. Roll-down storm shutters can be electrically operated, with remote control; they may also be linked to weather sensors and timers.
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LEADING USA STORM SHUTTER MANUFACTURERS
The following leading storm shutter manufacturers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of storm shutters, including online catalogs, colours and materials for storm shutters, and care and maintenance of storm shutters.
Empire Construction & Development: Storm Shutters. Empire Construction & Development, of Broward County, Florida, specializes in customizing storm shields for any window or entrance. It publishes the Hurricane Shutters Florida website, which is an online retailer of storm shutters. The product range comprises: Storm Panels, Accordion Hurricane Shutters, Roll Down Hurricane Shutters, and Impact Resistant Windows. These are fortified to withstand the impact of debris from hurricane winds, and can be retro-fitted. Storm panels are available in aluminum and in clear GE Lexan or Protexan.
HurricaneShutters.com: Storm Shutters. The HurricaneShutters.com website is published by the South Florida Shutter and Window Co., of Fort Myers, Florida. It is an online retailer of storm shutters. It supplies four types of storm shutter: Accordion, Bahama, Panels, and Roll-Up. The Accordion Hurricane Shutter is formed from interlocking aluminum blades which move between an upper and lower track. The Bahama Hurricane Shutter takes the form of fixed horizontal louvers inserted into interlocking box-beam frames, which are top hung and may be tilted out.
South Florida Shutters: Storm Shutters. South Florida Shutters, of Coral Gables, Florida, manufactures and installs storm shutters. Its product range comprises: Accordion Storm Shutters, Roll Down Storm Shutters, Storm Panels, and Colonial Shutters. Roll Down Shutters can be used for security, privacy, and sunshade, as well as for hurricane protection. Operation can be manual, using an internal or external hand crank, or electrical. Remote controls, timers, and weather and light sensors, are available to provide automatic opening and closing of Roll Down Storm Shutters.
USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO STORM SHUTTERS
Efficient Windows Collaborative
Insulating Glass Certification Council
Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance
National Fenestration Rating Council
Safety Glazing Certification Council
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES
The following recommended websites contain information on construction products, including standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4specs, Arcat, Arcom, First Source, Sweets.
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