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Accordion Shutters
Accordion hurricane shutters provide convenient hurricane and security protection for your home or business in Southwest Florida.
Eurex Shutters PTX™ Accordion Shutters are easy to use and offer great value. These hurricane shutters will keep your Southwest Florida home or business protected and secure during hurricane season for many years to come.
We sell and install high quality, custom Accordion Shutters in Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Marco Island, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, Venice and the rest of Southwest FL.
Accordion Shutter Product Highlights
MAXIMUM STORM AND SECURITY PROTECTION FOR YOUR HOME
Accordion shutters are exterior, hurricane shutters designed to protect your windows, doors, sliding glass door, balcony, and other openings from hurricane force wind and flying debris. Hurricane accordion shutters are one of the strongest storm shutters available. They can withstand hurricane force winds and flying debris because they are made from high quality, impact resistant materials. In addition, the optional stainless steel locking mechanism will protect your belongings against forcible entry.
EASY INSTALLATION & OPERATION
Accordion hurricane shutters are fast and easy to use. This means there is no hard or time consuming installation before a storm like with storm panels. You can prepare a typical home for a storm in 15-30 minutes. They can be locked from the inside or outside. And they can be opened from the inside or outside.
Tidy Appearance
When not in use accordion shutters stack or interlock together on the side of the opening. This reduces their visibility and achieves a clean look on your home. Our state of the art blade stacking system offers the smallest stacks in the industry. This keeps them from taking away valuable space on your house.
ADDED SECURITY
In addition to protection from wind, storms, and flying debris these hurricane shutters also provide security. These shutters have available key lock security feature and impact resistant materials. This they will help you protect your home from intruders when you are not there.
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE APPROVED
Our Hurricane Accordion Shutters are designed and engineered to meet and exceed the latest Florida Building Codes. We have both HVHZ approved and non-HVHZ, impact resistant accordion hurricane shutter options.
Our accordion shutters are constructed from the finest quality materials and components. Our blades are made from heavy-duty, high quality extruded aluminum. Clear, impact rated polycarbonate blades are also available. The locks (locking mechanisms) and shutter hardware are stainless steel to prevent corrosion.
Features
- Stainless steel key lock (optional) provides protection and security for your business
- 4 standard color options: White, Ivory, Beige and Bronze plus clear plastic
- Wide spans available – 30/40 feet widths available to protect even the largest openings
- Walk-over or recessed tracks available
- 20 year limited transferable warranty
- Code-plus engineering
- Meets and exceed all current Florida Building Codes and Standards
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FAQ
Q: What are accordion hurricane shutters?
Accordion shutters are a type of permanently installed, exterior hurricane shutter. They protect your windows, glass doors, patio, balcony enclosures and more against hurricane force winds and flying debris. This type of shutter is made from impact resistant materials, specifically aluminum. They act as a barrier over your property’s vulnerable areas, such as windows, doors, lanais, patios, and more. Their purpose is to prevent your glass from breaking, which may lead to your home becoming pressurized or more serious hurricane damage.
Q: How do accordion hurricane shutters work?
These permanently installed shutters are installed on the exterior of your house or business. This means you don’t have to install them for each storm during hurricane season. When a storm is approaching you just need to deploy them (close and secure). This is a quick and easy process with accordion shutters They slide open and closed along tracks horizontally. So when you want to close them you just slide them closed.
Learn more in our guide: How Do Accordion Hurricane Shutters Work?
Q: Are accordion shutters hurricane proof?
Yes. These accordion shutters are made from impact resistant materials and are designed to withstand the strongest hurricanes. They are available in both HVHZ and non-HVHZ versions.
To find out more read our guide on Are Accordion Shutters Hurricane Proof?
Q: What wind speed are accordion shutter systems rated for?
Our Accordion hurricane shutters are hurricane-rated and available for both HZHV and non-HVHZ use. This means they are rated for up to a category 5 hurricane (157+ mph).
Q: How much do accordion hurricane shutters cost?
It varies depending on the materials you select, the price of raw materials at the time of purchase, and the specific features you choose. You should expect to pay approximately $20 – $25/SQFT.
Find out more about hurricane accordion shutter cost in our Pricing Guide.
Q: How long does it take to install (deploy) accordion shutters?
For an average-sized, single story property you could expect to close them all in 15-30 minutes. Accordions are very easy to operate because they are permanently installed and just need to be closed.
Q: How long do accordion hurricane shutters last?
If properly used and maintained they should last you a very long time. And you can rest assured that our accordion systems come with a 20 year limited warranty.
Q: Are accordion storm shutters worth it?
Yes, we believe they are definitely worth it. They provide a lot of functionality and pack a lot of features for a relatively affordable price. They are about in the middle of the price spectrum when it comes to hurricane shutters. So they provide a lot of value. They will also make your property more desirable, which will increase its value. But above all, they will protect your family and your home. All of these things mean they are totally worth it.
For more information on this topic please read our guide on Are Accordions Worth It in Southwest Florida?
Q: Can you install accordion shutters yourself?
The original installation of the shutters on your house will most likely need to be done by a licensed contractor. That is because in most cities and counties in Florida, including Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, etc, you are required to be a licensed contractor to obtain a permit to install hurricane shutters. In turn, you need to be a licensed contractor to obtain such a permit.
After they are installed you will be able to open and close them as you like. Opening and closing the shutters is very easy and fast.
Not sure? See our full offering of hurricane shutters to find the right product for you.
