Bahama Shutters vs Colonial Shutters

Bahama shutters and colonial shutters are very popular options for hurricane protection in Florida. Both types of shutters provide different aesthetic looks but still provide maximum protection.

Bahama Shutters

The Bahama shutters are designed to provide protection for the house using a top-hinged design. This allows the homeowner to use the Bahama shutter as a sunshade or provide hurricane protection from flying debris, wind, and water.

With these Bahama shutters, you not only spruce up your home’s exterior decor but also provide the best storm protection, privacy, shade, and light control.

The Bahama Shutters at Johnson Aluminum Products are made of either vinyl, composite material, wood, fiberglass, or aluminum.

Not only do the Bahama Shutters provide aesthetic looks and protection, but they can also help lower your electric bill providing shade to your house so it will stay cooler year-round.

To summarize the benefits of the Bahama Shutters:

• Aesthetic Look

• Maximum Hurricane Protection

• Sun-Shade

• Easy to push open and pull close

• Save money on the electricity bill

Colonial Shutters

This plantation-style shutter provides hurricane protection along with decorating your property. The most eye-catching design that will keep your window safe from air-blown objects and an aesthetic design that will make your neighbors jealous.

You have the option to keep the shutters open or closed with ease! Colonial Shutters are more stylish than the Bahama Shutter with similar protection. The two types compare to each other using similar materials like; vinyl, composite material, wood, fiberglass, or aluminum. It is very easy to secure your colonial shutters just like Bahama shutters.

To summarize the benefits of the Colonial Shutters:

• Aesthetic Look

• Maximum Hurricane Protection

• Easy to open and close

• Privacy

Summary:

Depending on the choice of style, either type of shutter would be a great candidate for your house. Both provide excellent protection and add exterior decor to your household. The materials of both are very similar, the main difference is just the design.

If you are looking to purchase your own hurricane shutters, look no further and contact us to help assist you with your hurricane protection needs. We currently serve all of Brevard County including cities like; Viera, Melbourne, Palm Bay, Sebastian, etc. Give us a call (321)956-3102 and we will come by and give you a free estimate and add in a 10% off promotion on your first purchase.