Accordion Hurricane Shutters
Accordion 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 a long time.
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.
“They do great work, a good shutter companies it’s been in business for 30 some years!!!!”
– Ronald W., Southwest Florida
Accordion Shutter Product Benefits
Product Specifications & Features
- 4 standard colors: White, Ivory, Beige and Bronze plus clear plastic
- Wide spans available – 30/40 feet widths available to protect even the largest openings
- Stainless steel key lock (optional) provides protection and security for your business
- Walk-over or recessed tracks available
- 20 year limited transferable warranty
- Code-plus engineering
- Florida Product Approval – our accordion shutters meet and exceed all current Florida Building Codes and Standards
- HVHZ approved accordion shutters available
“They do everything properly, from.obtaining condo association approval and county permits to final installation…I found them extremely reliable and of the highest integrity.”
– Paul C., Lee County, Florida
Engineering Drawings (Product Approvals)
FAQ
A: 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 glass windows and glass doors. They are also great for wide openings, such as lanais, patios, and more. Their main purpose is to prevent your glass from breaking, which may lead to your home becoming pressurized or more serious hurricane damage.
A: 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.
A: Yes. Eurex Shutters PTX™ Accordion Shutters are made from impact resistant materials and are designed to withstand the strongest hurricanes. They have Florida Product Approval, are hurricane-rated, and are available in both HVHZ use and non-HVHZ use versions.
To find out more read our guide on Are Accordion Shutters Hurricane Proof?
A: Our Accordion hurricane shutters are hurricane-rated and available for both HVHZ and non-HVHZ use. This means they are rated for up to a category 5 hurricane (157+ mph).
A: 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.
A: For an average-sized, single story property you could expect to close them all in 15-30 minutes. Accordions are extremely easy to use. This is because they are permanently installed on the exterior of your home. So when a storm is approaching you just need to close them.
A: 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.
A: Yes, we believe accordion shutters 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?
A: 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.
