Bahama shutters add summertime, Caribbean style to your home.
Hurricane season is upon us, and maybe you are interested in installing Bahama shutters on your home or business in Southwest Florida. But you need to know the cost of Bahama shutters. We’ll provide you with what to expect in terms of the cost of Bahama shutters. We also detail exactly what Bahama shutters are and why people love them.
If you want to compare the cost of Bahama shutters to other types of hurricane shutters then see our complete guide on hurricane shutters cost.
What are Bahama shutters
Bahama shutters are a great hurricane option despite their higher cost because of their style, ease of use and shade.
Bahama shutters are a type of exterior hurricane shutter. They are also sometimes referred to as Bermuda Shutters, amongst other names. They are aluminum and engineered to be hurricane rated.
Similar to a fixed window awning they stay fixed over the window and close downward. This position means they also provide shade for the home.
These are a popular hurricane shutter option for those looking to improve the style of their home. These custom window shutters can help you accomplish a Caribbean architectural style while also providing strong hurricane protection. In addition they are great for providing all day shade from the Southwest Florida sun.
Also, our aluminum Bahama shutters come in a wide variety of colors to match your home’s style. They are also custom measured, built and professionally installed to ensure a clean fit. In turn, once installed they can enhance the look of your home vs. detracting from it.
Bahama style aluminum window shutters are also really easy to operate. They are permanently installed shutters on your windows. This means you don’t have to install them on your home before each storm. You simply close and secure them in place before the storm hits.
They are also really easy to operate. They pop out and lock into place by use of telescoping arms. Opening them is as simple as pushing them into position. The shutters open and close by use of telescoping arms.
Their looks, protection and style are why people in Southwest Florida choose them, even though the cost of this type of hurricane shutter is higher than some other window shutters.
Learn more about our Bahama Style shutters.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BERMUDA AND BAHAMA Style SHUTTERS?
Bermuda, Bahamas, come on pretty mama! In all seriousness there is no difference between the two terms.
DO BAHAMA SHUTTERS WORK?
Yes. Bahama shutters are an effective hurricane and storm protection option. Like all of our products, our Bahama shutters meet and exceed the current Florida Building Code and standards for your location. Our bahama hurricane shutters are code plus engineered in order to exceed the latest building codes and standards. This means they are tough. It also means they are tested to ensure they can withstand tropical storms and hurricanes.
How Much Do Exterior bahama Shutters Cost
Expect to pay about $52 – $55 per SQFT as a rough estimated cost of Bahama shutters.
Please take this cost range as general cost guidance.You should note that the cost may vary widely from project to project. The costs may vary depending on your property, the specifics and complexity of your job, the cost of materials when you do your install (building product costs fluctuate), how many square feet you need, any special features or customizations, etc.
For an actual estimate for your hurricane shutter install job in Southwest Florida please call us at (239) 369-8600 or contact us for a free in-home estimate.
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