Roll-Up Shutters vs. Storm Panels
In this blog post, we are going to be discussing opposite ends of the hurricane protection spectrum. Both types of hurricane shutters perform very well against hurricanes, but there are some major differences. There are many different types of hurricane shutters, therefore this post is to help homeowners make a more informed decision on hurricane protection. It is important when hurricane shutter shopping to consider how time-consuming the shutters will be to deploy. No matter which decision you go with they will provide similar protection, one will take a lot longer to deploy than the other though.
Hurricane Storm Panels
Storm panels are the most common type of hurricane protection. Storm panels are usually made from steel but here at Johnson Aluminum Products, we make them from aluminum because it is lighter and thicker, thus providing more protection from hurricanes. Storm panels usually come with the house when you buy it. Storm panels provide maximum protection but are very time-consuming to deploy. Storm panels can take anywhere from 5-8 hours to deploy. This type of hurricane shutter is the cheapest option. Since the steel panels are so heavy and sharp many people look to transition from these storm shutters after a few hurricane seasons. Many families have their young kids help deploy these dangerous shutters causing a hazard. Below I will summarize the pros and cons of the hurricane storm panels.
Pros:
Maximum Protection
Cheapest type of hurricane shutter
Cons:
Panels are very heavy
Time-consuming
Sharp and dangerous
Takes more than one person to deploy
Have to take down and put up every hurricane season
Roll-Up Shutters
The most convenient type of hurricane shutters is roll-ups. Roll-up shutters are very easy to deploy taking seconds with no effort. The roll-up shutters stay up forever and you don’t have to worry about putting them up during hurricane season and then storing them in your garage during the offseason. With the touch of a button, you can control up to four windows at a time. Deploying shutters has never been easier. In case of an electricity outage, there is a manual crank option that you can twist and it will roll down your shutters for you. The roll-up shutters are powered by an electric motor and controlled by a wireless remote. Whether you're inside or outside, you will be able to deploy the shutters with the remote making the roll-ups the easiest deploying hurricane shutter. Below, I will list the pros and cons of this type of hurricane protection.
Pros:
Takes seconds to deploy
The shutter stays up all year
Deploy the shutters with the touch of a button on a wireless remote
Control up to four window shutters at a time
Cons:
Expensive
Conclusion
I hope this blog post helped compare and contrast the two most different types of hurricane shutter protection. Hurricane storm panels are very time-consuming and dangerous but are also the cheapest type of hurricane protection. Roll-up shutters are the easiest to deploy and are the most expensive type of shutter protection.
Johnson Aluminum Products
If you are in the market for hurricane shutter protection, look no further we have got you covered. We specialize in all types of hurricane shutters including; storm panels, accordion shutters, bahama shutters, colonial shutters, and roll-up shutters. We also specialize in porch screening and patio room enclosures. Give us a call at (321)956-3102 to set up an appointment for your Free Estimate!