Houses in Florida have unique designs that range from tropical to modern to mediterranean. And while your home’s style is important, it is also important to protect it and your family from severe weather. Hurricane season in Florida happens from June to November. And depending on category and strength, they can cause significant, sometimes irreparable, damage. Storm protection and preparedness are essential for Florida homeowners. Fortunately, you can protect your home and maintain your home’s design. Low-profile hurricane shutters provide the perfect solution to the dilemma of potential hazards.
Low-profile hurricane shutters are discreet and sleek, offering a high-level of storm protection without compromising your home’s aesthetic appeal. So whether your home is traditional or modern, low-profile shutters can protect your windows and doors while maintaining the home’s curb appeal and unique style year-round.
Keep reading for more information about low-profile hurricane shutters in Florida. Then call Eurex Shutters to discuss your options or start your hurricane shutter project.
What Are Low-Profile Hurricane Shutters And What Makes them Unique?
Low profile shutters are minimalistic shutters that help to reduce the visual appearance of them on your home. The tracks are minimalistic, the lines are clean, etc. They can also be installed as Hidden Shutters in some cases to eliminate their appearance entirely when not in use.
Low-profile hurricane shutters are a favorite among Florida homeowners. This is because of their subtle design, making them nearly invisible when not in use. Unlike bulkier options, these shutters sit flush with your home’s windows and doors, allowing seamless integration. These shutters can also be made motorized for effortless operation. This makes their deployment more accessible than manual shutters. them an excellent choice for those seeking convenience and protection simultaneously.
Types of Low Profile Hurricane Protection
The two types of low-profile hurricane shutters include:
Roll Down Hurricane Shutters
Rolling shutters are used to protect windows, doors, and most other openings. They roll up and down on vertical tracks. They have a sleek housing box above the opening, which houses everything from the motors to mechanisms, and the slats. If possible, they can be installed as a hidden installation, with the housing box and tracks before the opening, which eliminates their appearance completely. Roll down shutters are available in both electric and manual versions.
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Hurricane Screens
Hurricane screens are installed over large exterior openings, such as lanais, porches, etc. They are generally not suitable for individual windows and doors due to the extra slack in the screens. Hurricane screens have very low-profile housing boxes, producing a very minimalistic appearance, even when in plain view. They can also be installed as a hidden installation. They are also available in both manual and automatic versions.
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The Benefits of Choosing Low-Profile Shutters for Your Home
You deserve strong, effective hurricane protection. Low-profile hurricane shutters offer high-level protection along with many other benefits.
These shutters provide:
- Discreet, sleek designs – Low-profile hurricane shutters are minimalistic, providing superior hurricane protection without detracting from your Florida home’s architectural beauty.
- Motorized options for quick, accessible, anytime-anywhere deployment. The open-and-close mechanism can be remote-controlled or operational through a smartphone app.
- Durability and longevity – impact-resistant aluminum and stainless steel construction makes them durable and reliable for more substantial protection from high winds, torrential rainfall, and flying debris.
- Better privacy and security – Low-profile shutters are durable and can withstand intense winds of 150 miles per hour or more, so when closed intruders don’t stand a chance. These shutters are custom-fitted and snug against your doors and windows. When closed they prevent prying eyes, nosy neighbors, and potential threats from entering your home. Roll down shutters can be opened and closed, but the slats can also be adjusted open/closed. This means you can close the shutters to secure your home and still open the slats to allow light and air flow while reducing visibility.
In short, low-profile hurricane shutters offer many benefits and are worth the investment. While initial costs may be slightly higher than traditional shutters, their superior protection, sleek design, and optional motorized deployment make them worthwhile.
Top Materials Used in Low-Profile Hurricane Shutters
The materials used in low-profile hurricane shutters are crucial to their performance. Our low profile shutters are made from the highest quality materials. This means your shutters will not just look good but also work right and last a very long time.
Low profile roll downs are made from high-grade aluminum with stainless steel components and hardware, which offer excellent hurricane protection while being resistant to corrosive Florida elements. These materials are lightweight but substantial, fortifying home protection with ease.
Low profile hurricane screens are made from high quality aramid fibers. The tracks and components are made from high-grade aluminum and stainless steel.
Every shutter system is thoroughly tested to the Florida Building Code. This ensures they can withstand intense weather conditions.
Low-Profile Shutters: Seamless Integration into Your Home’s Design
Contemporary, traditional, Mediterranean—low-profile hurricane shutters can be customized to fit any style of Florida home. When open their minimalist appearance will not take away from your home’s curb appeal. In the case of hidden installations, you will not see much if anything. When deployed, their sleek and minimalist design helps to reduce their impact on your home’s looks.
Hurricane protection is optimal, and in Florida it is critical. But if your home’s design is important to you it helps when a set of shutters is as beautiful as your home’s exterior architecture.
Better yet, the color and finish options can be tailored to your home’s trim and siding. This gives you more ability to make them nearly invisible until you want them to be. This level of sleek customization couples top-tier hurricane protection with visual appeal.
Beautiful and Compliant with Building Codes
Selecting the perfect low-profile shutters for your Florida home requires considering several factors. On of those factors is making sure the shutters are not just attractive but also meet the Florida building Code (FBC). The Florida Building Code is stringent, so shutters must be up to grade to comply with the high standards. Each shutter system must be approved by the State to meet hurricane protection requirements.
Choosing a product that stands up to the Sunshine State’s severe weather conditions is essential. All EUREX SHUTTERS HURRICANE SHUTTERS meet or exceed the current FBC.
Cost Comparison: Low-Profile Shutters vs. Traditional Shutters
Sleek appearance and modern convenience are the cornerstones of low-profile shutters. These are “premium shutters” though, so they are slightly more expensive than some other shutters. Low-profile hurricane shutters are considered advanced protective measures, while traditional ones are bulkier and manually operated. In turn, traditional shutters cost less but can be more time-consuming and visible. For specific cost comparisons between low-profile shutters and traditional hurricane shutters, contact Eurex Shutters for price points or check out our guide on Hurricane Shutters Cost and Types: 2024 Pricing Guide.
Conclusion
Prepare your home for infamous Florida hurricanes without compromising aesthetic appeal. Invest in low-profile hurricane shutters with professional installation from the experts at Eurex Shutters. Contact us using the form below to learn all your options. Storm protection should be a top priority. SO keep your home safe while maintaining its stylish coastal charm.
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