Sliding glass doors are probably the largest areas of exposed glass in your house. They are awesome for letting natural light into your home. They are also great for fresh air and views outside. But non-impact sliding glass doors are also a major vulnerability. Standard glass is vulnerable to hurricane force winds and flying debris during a hurricane. And sliding glass doors have a lot of glass. If your sliders break then your home will be exposed and at great risk of severe damage. So protecting them from breaking during a hurricane is important (to say the least).
If you are looking for hurricane shutters for sliding glass doors you are surely interested in their cost. So in this article we discuss the cost of hurricane shutters for sliding glass doors using a standard size sliding door and some popular shutter styles as examples.
Calculating Hurricane Shutters for Sliding Glass Doors Cost
Hurricane shutters cost is determined by two things:
- Square footage (size) of the sliding glass door – width x height (in feet) of the door
- Cost per square foot of the hurricane shutters – this will vary by the type of hurricane shutter
Finding Slider Door Width and Height
Use the diagram below to help you measure the square footage of your sliding doors. You should measure to the outside of the door frame as the best estimate.
Sliding Glass Doors Hurricane Shutter Formula
To calculate an estimate of the cost of the shutters for your slider you just multiply the square feet of your door times the cost per square foot of the shutters. To get a total cost you can add any other costs as appropriate for the type of shutters. For instance, for roll down shutters you would need to consider things like electrical work for automatic shutters, back up power systems, etc.
Sliding Glass Doors Hurricane Shutter Cost = Square footage (ft2) of the sliding doors X Cost per square foot ($) of the shutters
You might be curious what storm shutters cost. You can see costs of each type of hurricane shutter in our Hurricane Shutters Cost Guide 2025
Example Cost Calculations of Hurricane Shutters for Sliding Glass Door
Below we provide some example cost calculations for shutters for your sliding glass doors. A range representing the average size of sliding doors are used. The width is for the total width of the sliding door opening (both panels). You can use these formulas to calculate an estimate cost. Or contact us for a free estimate.
| Total Door (opening) Size of All Panels (width x height) | Total Door (opening) Square Feet (Total Size) | How to Calculate Accordion Shutters For Sliding Doors Cost (Range $)* |
|---|---|---|
| 60″ W x 80″ H | 33.3 square feet | (33.3 SQFT) X ($ PER SQFT) = Cost* |
| 72″ W x 80″ H | 40.0 square feet | (40 SQFT) X ($ PER SQFT) = Cost* |
| 96″ W x 80″ H | 53.3 square feet | (53.3 SQFT) X ($ PER SQFT) = Cost* |
Installation Guide: Hurricane Shutters for Sliding Glass Doors
Below we list the high-level steps involved in installing shutters on sliding glass doors. The process is similar for other openings, such as windows and lanais. You can reference more detail in our article covering the Hurricane Shutter Installation Process.
Step 1: Measure and Plan – our team will come to your home and measure the exact dimensions of your sliding glass door(s). These measurements are used to build your custom shutter system.
Step 2: Prepare the Area for the Installation – On the day of the installation our experienced installation team will arrive at your home. First, we will thoroughly prepare your home with protective materials to ensure your belongings are not damaged.
Step 3: Install Shutters – Our experienced installers will take all necessary steps to install your new shutters on your sliding doors. This step varies depending on the shutters you have chosen. If your shutters are motorized then electrical work will also need to be scheduled and completed prior to completion.
Step 4: Clean-up – After the installation we do a thorough clean-up process. Our technicians will clean everything including all dust or debris. We leave your home looking the way it did before the installation (with the exception of your new shutters of course!).
Step 5: Test and Inspect – After installation our team leader will inspect the work thoroughly. This is an important step to ensure your shutters are installed correctly and to the correct specifications. If there are any issues or concerns they will be addressed by our team before the installation is completed.
After the installation and our final inspection process is completed we invite you to do a walkthrough of the installation. During the walkthrough we will detail the work that we did. This step is an important time for you to inspect the workmanship of the installation. It is also a good time to ask any questions on your mind.
Once the installation is completed we will contact the city to start the permit approval process. We will schedule the permit inspection with the city/county and notify you of the date and time (range) for the inspection. At this time we will give you all the information you need for the permit inspection as well.
Step 6: Maintenance (post installation) – different types of shutters have different use & care requirements. These maintenance steps help ensure that your shutters last a long time and work as they are intended. You can perform maintenance yourself, or if you wish, we offer maintenance services as well.
FAQs
Q: What is the average price per square foot for hurricane shutters?
A: Different types of hurricane shutters cost different amounts. The average cost is about $33.50 per square foot.
Q: Are there additional costs besides the shutters themselves?
A: Yes. There may be additional costs outside the cost of the shutters. These may include electrical work (for motorized shutters), permits, and other things. Make sure to ask your estimator for an estimate with all items included.
Q: How much does it cost to add automation or motorized operation to shutters?
A: The cost varies and depends on the motors you choose and the cost of the electrical work.
Q: Are custom-made hurricane shutters more expensive than standard sizes?
A: It should be expected that custom made hurricane shutters are more expensive vs standard sizes at big box stores. They are custom manufactured to fit your specific opening sizes vs trying to make standard sizes work.
Q: Does the size of my sliding glass door impact the total price?
A: Yes, hurricane shutters are typically priced at a price per square foot. In turn, the size, or square footage of your sliding door will impact the price of the shutters.
*DISCLAIMER: PLEASE READ ABOUT GIVEN SHUTTER PRICING
It should be noted that the price ranges, even for one specific shutter type can vary widely from project to project. So the pricing depends on your specific home, the job, type of materials, and of course, your preference of shutter type (ex: roll down vs storm panels, etc.). With certain products, such as roll down shutters and screens, additional costs for motors and electrical work as well as back up power supplies/systems will apply.
It should also be noted that due to the current situation in the market and price inflation of raw materials our prices can fluctuate quite a bit over time due to many external factors, such as hikes in raw material costs (ie. metal), labor costs, etc.
So please take the costs given below as a rough, general pricing guidance. For an actual price please contact us for a free in-home estimate.
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