Hurricane season in Florida extends from June to November, every single year. And with the season comes the potential for intense winds, torrential rainfall, and storm surge. Hurricanes can cause serious damage. So preparation is essential for residents, their loved ones, and their homes. Fortunately, hurricane protection does not have to ruin the style of your home. In fact, there are options, such as modern Bahama shutters that provide protection while also boosting your home’s beauty and its property value.
Gone are the days of clunky, unsightly hurricane shutters. There are better options than panel shutters, plywood, and ancient window protection options, such as clamshells. Modern shutters, such as Bahama and Rolling shutters are as visually pleasing as they are strong and protective, so keep reading to learn more. Then, contact Eurex Shutters for installation information!
Modern Storm Shutters – The Evolution of Shutters over the Years
In the past hurricane exterior shutters used to be rugged and utilitarian. In other words, they were not very attractive. . Luckily, hurricane shutters have undergone a revolutionary transformation for the better over the decades. The prime example, exterior Bahama shutters fit quite well with contemporary style homes in Southwest Florida. The best part is that Bermuda shutters can withstand gale-force winds, heavy projectiles, and floods all while looking great.
Today, Florida homeowners can have the best storm protection and aesthetic appeal. Modern hurricane shutters are made from lightweight but impact resistant aluminum vs clunky wood of the past. They are sleek, versatile, and available in an endless amount of colors to accommodate various architectural types.
Modern Bahama shutters are breezy, beachy, and reminiscent of Caribbean seashore towns. They can be used successfully for both a tropical appearance as well as a modern, contemporary appearance. Their use is not limited to just coastal homes.
And modern roll down shutters are sleek and minimalistic. These modern shutters offer seamless, easy protection of your home during Florida hurricanes. They can be hidden completely to really minimize their appearance on your home.
Hurricane shutters today are both beautiful and strong. They provide exactly what modern Florida homeowners need – amazing protection and damn good looks.
Top Benefits of Modern Bahama Shutters and Rolling Shutters
Modern hurricane shutters, such as Bahama Shutters and Roll Down Shutters, are designed to be more convenient and accessible than older models. They are also designed to be more attractive than shutters of years past.
Modern materials and technology have increased their durability and convenience. You can even get modern rolling shutters that work automatically. These shutters can be powered with smartphone apps and remote controls. Smartphone app operation allows you to operate your shutters from anywhere, even if you have already evacuated or are out of town.
Top features of modern hurricane shutters include:
Impact resistance
- Today’s hurricane shutters are built to be more durable than shutters from the past. They are constructed and tested to withstand wind speeds of up to 150 mph or more. Hurricane winds can launch tree limbs and other debris, turning them into dangerous projectiles. Hurricane-rated shutters today can withstand the impact, protecting your windows and doors, preventing more significant damage.
Lower utility costs
- Many modern hurricane shutters provide natural shade (Bahama shutters) and/or insulation (roll down shutters when closed). These features help keep temperatures comfortable and controlled within your home. This reduces heating and air conditioning costs, especially during fiery Florida summers.
Curb appeal
- Not all hurricane shutters are considered “decorative”. However, a handful can actually help you improve your homes looks. Modern Bahama and Rolling shutters are great examples. Bahama shutters are visible and add a decorative modern or tropical touch. Rolling shutters are sleek and minimalistic, reducing their appearance on your home. Both can help you achieve your desired design.
Convenience
- One of the worst parts about older shutter types is the time and inconvenience it takes to prepare your home. No one wants to spend a day installing shutters. You will be happy to know that modern, permanent storm shutters are quick and easy to install. They are already installed. So all you have to do to prepare your house is to deploy them (close and lock/secure).
With modern hurricane shutters, you can complement the architectural design of your home while protecting your doors and windows from hazardous elements.
Innovative Shutters: Modern Technology and Storm Protection
Modern hurricane shutters can be chosen to integrate seamlessly with your home’s design. There are shutter styles with clean lines for contemporary homes and decorative elements for traditional or coastal residences. But regardless of the style you pick, they all come with optimal protection and innovative, tech-driven performance.
For instance, modern roll-down hurricane shutters can integrated into home automation systems. This gives you the homeowner the ability to operate your shutters remotely with the help of a smartphone application.
Are you going on a trip away from your Florida home? Modern hurricane shutters can be closed remotely when high winds are noted. High-tech shutters offer convenience and peace of mind from anywhere.
Additionally, some shutters, such as roll down hurricane shutters provide security as well. Rolling shutters create a barricade outside your windows and doors when closed, enhancing security against potential intruders. In some cases, flooding brings out marauders and looters, but solid, reliable shutters will guarantee the safety of your belongings against would-be thieves. This is true even if you are not home.
Using Modern Storm Shutters to Complement Your Home’s Architecture
Protection does not have to be ugly. You can boost your curb appeal AND protect your home.
For instance, if you live on the Florida coastline you can achieve a tropical aesthetic with Bahama shutters. Or, if you have a newer home in Southwest Florida, such as in Sarasota or Cape Coral, you might want to align with your home’s modern design. Adding roller shutters would be a good choice.
The point is there is a modern hurricane shutter style that can help you accomplish your design goals.
From sleek and contemporary rolling shutters to tropical, modern Bahama shutters you can use your storm shutters to improve the look of your home.
Here are some tips for achieving your perfect home design with modern storm shutter products:
Design Considerations When Selecting Your Hurricane Shutters
Here are a few things to keep in mind when adding modern hurricane shutters to your home:
- Measure with precision. If you want your window shutters to look amazing they need to fit correctly. Opt for custom hurricane shutters from a hurricane shutter company vs standard off the shelf sizes. They will manufacture them in the exact shutter size that fits each opening. They will also provide professional installation, which will ensure they look right and function correctly.
- Neat, clean, proportional fits. You want your shutters to complement your home’s design. In other words, they shouldn’t overtake the look of your home. They should complement your home’s aesthetic with a perfect, fitted design that adds to your home’s look instead of detracting from it.
- Function matters. While beauty and aesthetic appeal are essential, your shutters should be practical and operational. They should be easy and quick to use. This is especially true when preparing for a hurricane. So ensure the aluminum shutters you pick meet your needs in terms of convenience and time to deploy them. Both modern Bermuda shutters and rolling shutters are quick and easy to deploy.
- Many modern exterior shutters come in various colors , allowing you to match or contrast your home’s exterior. Neutral tones will blend seamlessly, while bolder colors can be used to bolster home value with an eye-catching feature.
- Some modern hurricane shutters are remote-controlled and/or operational from your smartphone . Secure your home from anywhere with a simple swipe or tap. If you are out of the area a lot, such as if you are a snowbird, this is an important feature.
Spotlight: Modern Bahama Shutters (Bermuda Shutters)
Bahama Shutters are versatile. They can be used to tropical, Caribbean style to your home. So they are perfect if you have a tropical style home or beach home.
At the same time they can also be used successfully to “modernize” more traditional style homes. For instance, they can be used to hide the arched entry ways and arched window openings of older homes with Spanish or mediterranean designs. In this way, the shutters help to make traditional homes look modern by making the lines of the home cleaner Clean lines are consistent with more modern homes. In other words, they are helpful if doing a exterior remodel to modernize your home.
Modern aluminum Bahama Shutters offer permanently installed storm protection. They are also great at providing shade and protecting your home from the harsh UV of South Florida.
Hurricane shutter versions are made from aluminum, and are the full view (not the half window) version. If you opt for impact glass you can add the half Bahama shutters as a decorative component. But they do not protect your glass openings. That is why the full window version is necessary for hurricane protection.
These shutters are simple to operate. They open, close, and lock in place using telescoping arms. These telescoping arms allow you to set the angle or position of the shutters as well. Also, many modern Bahama shutters allow you to adjust the louvers, so you can control the amount of sunlight, shade, fresh breezes, and privacy.
Perhaps the biggest reason why people love the Bahama style is because of their good looks. They are considered “aesthetically pleasing”. Our Eurex Shutters PTX™ Bahama Shutters come in a wide variety of colors and options. So unlike other, lower cost shutters they can enhance the look of your home or business. This is why people choose them, even though the cost of Bahama hurricane shutters is higher.
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IMPORTANT: Buy Aluminum Bahama Shutters , Not Vinyl, PVC, Wood, etc.
There is an endless amount of Bahama shutters available on the market. These include pvc bahama shutters, vinyl shutters, and composite shutters. If you need hurricane shutters you will need to buy hurricane rated, aluminum Bahama shutters. PVC, vinyl, composite, and wood versions are not hurricane rated so they will not protect your home vs hurricanes. So ensure you are buying high quality, Florida Product Approved, aluminum shutters. These are the only ones that will protect your home vs hurricanes and severe weather.
Spotlight: Modern Roll Down Shutters
Modern roll down shutters are sleek and minimalistic. They are sometimes referred to as euroshutters because of their sleek design. This makes them ideal for a modern/contemporary home with a clean, minimalistic design. Even better, you can opt for a hidden installation, which hides the housing boxes and minimizes their appearance even more.
This type of shutter is permanently installed and opens and closes on vertical tracks. They are composed of individual slats, which can be adjusted to allow fresh air in while they are closed. They are also versatile. You can use them to protect windows, doors, and other openings, such as lanais, balconies, porches, etc.
Rolling shutters are known for being extremely convenient, and extremely strong. When it comes to operating them, you have options. You can choose manual or automatic versions. Our roll down shutters can even be controlled by a smart mobile app.
They offer many benefits in addition to their modern appearance and convenience. These include:
- Easy to use, superior storm protection and security protection
- Instant privacy and a way to control UV and light in your home
- Energy savings when closed
- Sound reduction when closed
- The ability to turn your home’s lanai into an enclosed room
Roll shutters are definitely heavy-duty and durable. The extra features are a bonus, but at their heart they are designed to offer ultimate protection for your home and/or business. This is why they are commonly used for security protection as well.
The cost of roll down hurricane shutters are higher for a few reasons. First, the materials are heavy-duty and made to offer maximum protection. Second, there is a higher-level of design and engineering that goes into each installed system. Third, roll downs have a high-level of features, which make them more complex and pricier.
Conclusion
Elevate and protect your Florida home with modern hurricane shutters. Nowadays storm shutters are as protective as they are aesthetically appealing. Stop by or contact Eurex Shutters to start your project or schedule a consultation to review your options. Protect your home while bolstering value, embracing innovation, enhancing style, and instilling confidence.
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