Hurricane Storm Panels vs Accordion Shutters
Hurricane storm panels are the most popular for hurricane protection, but also require the most work to put up. These steel/aluminum shutters are very heavy and require much more labor to put up. Accordion shutters are a bit different requiring less labor to open and close while also providing great protection.
Hurricane Storm Panels
Hurricane storm panels are what most homeowners start with because they usually always come with the house. The storm panels are made with steel or aluminum overlapping one another to provide maximum strength. There is a big problem with hurricane storm panels though, most homeowners when they purchase a property do not check to see if the storm panels that came with the property actually fit. In many scenarios, the storm panels can be cut improperly or in some cases come up missing. Many people use hurricane storm panels because they are removable so they don’t mess up the aesthetics of a house. An issue with storage comes into play with the storm panels, they can take up a large amount of space in your garage that could be used with something else.
Pros:
Maximum Protection against hurricanes
Most inexpensive type of shutter
Removeable
Cons:
Time-Consuming to install and take off every hurricane season
Heavy panels
Sharp Edges that can cause serious injury if not careful
Requires storage
Can line up wrong due to poor craftmanship
Accordion Shutters
Accordion shutters are very different from hurricane storm panels. Accordions fold together when in use and fold out when not. Nontheless, the accordions provide very great protection and allows the labor for this project to be a one-man job using minimal effort. Putting up hurricane storm panels can take up to a whole day especially if you live in a two-story. After the initial installation of the accordion shutters, it will take about 15 minutes to secure all windows and doors. Many people go with accordion shutters because they aren’t time-consuming and offer great protection. If you have little notice of a hurricane heading its way to your town, you can protect your house quickly by yourself.
Pros:
Does not require extra storage space
Can be made storm-ready quickly
Does not require hard work
Aesthetic and will add beauty to your house
Cons:
Once installed, must stay up all year
As you can see with the pros and cons for each shutter type, accordion shutters outperform storm panels in almost every aspect. If you are an older family and you're done putting up heavy panels all day risking your health, think about switching to accordion shutters. This will save you time, storage space, and potentially medical bills.
If you are in the Brevard County area (Viera, Melbourne, Palm Bay, etc.) give us a call at (321)956-3102 and we will come by and give you a FREE Estimate as well as a limited-time promotion for 10% OFF your first purchase with us. Hurricanes threaten Brevard County every year, stay prepared year-round with our accordion shutters and stop putting your children to work with these dangerous storm panels.