Accordions are typically equipped with locks. But do accordion shutters need to be locked when using them as storm protection for your Southwest Florida home? We answer this question and give more helpful details below.
Locking your accordion shutters provides a fail safe way to reinforce your windows and doors. And if you have the ability to lock them from the inside of the home it is even easier. Just a word of caution though. If you do lock your hurricane shutters for a storm and stay in the home just make sure it does not cause any safety issues. For instance, if you are using them on every window and door of your home make sure they don’t limit anyone’s ability to get out of your home safely. In other words, make sure you and everyone else in it have a way to safely exit the home when it’s safe to do so.
Accordion shutter locks are a nice feature to have. They provide an added layer of storm protection. And they are also useful is for security protection. For instance, if you evacuate or leave your home unattended during/after a storm your home will have an added layer of protection from intruders.
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