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.

Custom Shutter Company: Storm Shutters. The Custom Shutter Company is a leading supplier of interior and exterior shutters, including storm shutters. Its storm shutters aim to provide the same decorative appearance as regular shutters, but with added storm protection when they are closed and secured. The Customer Shutter Company storm shutters incorporate a strong polycarbonate layer, and feature storm bars. The storm-rated shutters have been tested by an independent test laboratory that is certified by Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida.

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.

Stormwise: Storm Shutters. Stormwise is a family owned hurricane shutter business based in Opa-Locka, Florida. It supplies a wide range of hurricane shutters for private homes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, office buildings, shopping centers and hotels. All its products are approved by the Miami-Dade County and the International Building Code. The Stormwise website covers the following product categories: Accordion Shutters, Roll-up Shutters, Colonial Shutters, Bahama Shutters, Impact Windows, and Storm Panels. Stormwise also supplies emergency generators.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO STORM SHUTTERS

Daylighting Collaborative

Efficient Windows Collaborative

Protective Glazing Council

Safety Glazing Certification Council

Steel Window Institute

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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