Bahama and Colonial Storm Shutters - Decoration and Security Rolled Into One
Bahama hurricane shutters, and Colonial hurricane shutters, are very popular for storm protection; mainly because of one reason…they make your home or business look great!
In fact, they are some of the finest shutters you can buy, while saving time and money.
Bahama and Colonial shutters are actually a mixture of redecorating and storm protection rolled into one. Bahama hurricane shutters truly are the most ideal solution for home and business owners alike.
With Bahama and Colonial hurricane shutters, you are provided with excellent security, but still have the ability to open and close them outside and inside, plus they are very easy to install.
Everything like arches, angles and curved tops can be done to them. So they will blend in seamlessly with your home or office building.
Bahama and Colonial shutters even provide improved insulation from hot and cold weather, and the shutters basically double as privacy protectors, since they are so easy to open and close from inside.
They even minimize glare and heat build-up, while still allowing free flow of fresh air and filtered sunlight.
Things to Remember Before Installing
Some things to remember before you install Bahama and Colonial hurricane shutters are to clear space between each opening that will be covered.
Also, Bahama shutters are a little less flexible then Colonial shutters, plus decorative banding that is already on your home, may require you to have some additional installation steps.
Overall though, Bahama hurricane shutters and Colonial shutters are a cost saving way of improving your home or businesses look, while at the same time protecting it from bad weather and hurricanes.
Say Goodbye to The Wooden Window Shutter
A discussion of the wooden window shutter plus definitions and descriptions of the many kind of inexpensive and low maintenance shutters on the market.
The traditional window shutter is usually made of wood, needs a lot of maintenance and looks like it is right out of an episode of the Brady Bunch. These window shutters that have been in existence since Colonial times are a bit of an anachronism. Most people simply never shut them yet still the hinges need to be oiled and shined.
It might be time to get rid of the anachronistic wooden shutters on your home and go with something more modern such an aluminum window shutter that resists the elements and never closes. This will definitely cut down on your replacement and maintenance costs for keeping the exterior of your home looking sharp!
Here is a run down of the different types of decorate window shutter that are offered by manufacturers today.
Vinyl window shutter - These easy to clean, affordable shuttles last about forty years! They give your house a traditional look without the traditional expense of replacing them frequently. They weigh next to nothing and look like the real thing. They are available in all of the traditional louvered, board and batten and raised panel styles. Even better they come primed and ready to paint in the color of your choice.
Composite window shutter - These shutters are like a thick particleboard that is made from a composite of weather and rot-resistant materials. They are made from molds that offer all kinds of styles including the louvered, board and batten and raised panel window shutter style. You can also find these types of shutters in a cupboard style (sometimes called the Bahama style) that is hinged at the top so you can open and close them just like the old fashioned wooden shutter.
Fiberglass Shutters - This type of window shutter is the most expensive but they do last about twenty years. They are also molded and offered in a variety of designs including the Bahama, louvered, board and battened and raised panel window shutter styles. The fiberglass window shutter is also stronger and more secure than other types and can be used to protect your windows during hurricanes and storms. Most manufacturers offer these in scores of colors and textures that mimic the look of the real thing. You can also buy these primed and paint them yourself to match your house's exterior design scheme.
Aluminum Shutters. The aluminum wood shutter is also offered in a variety of styles including the faux colonial louvered style and the Bahama style. These strong shutters are great protection for your windows, both in terms of an intruder and also against a hurricane. They come in about a thousand textures and colors. However the powder coated finish looks a little less authentic than other types of shutters and many companies also only offer a warranty of about three years on aluminum shutters.
Of course the crème de la crème will always be the traditional wood shutters, but unfortunately they are not as storm proof as the fiberglass or aluminum window shutter and the costs of protecting them from the elements are relatively sky high compare to other types.