How To Choose Storm Shutters for Your Home

1/15/2021 (Permalink)

Roll down shutters installed in a Woodstock, GA home

Types of Storm Shutters

If you live in an area that regularly experiences high winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes, such as Woodstock, GA, you may consider adding storm shutters to your home. One reason that people choose not install them is because of the high upfront cost. While these shutters can be pricier than others initially, the trade-off in a lower insurance bill, fewer repair costs, and the safety of your family members can outweigh the initial sticker shock. While there is a broad range of hurricane shutters to choose from, here are a few types with high, middle, and low pricing.

Motorized Hurricane Shutters

When you're ready to go all out to protect your home from high winds, motorized hurricane shutters are the way to go. Installing the shutters and motors will run between $6,000 and $10,000, depending on the size of your home. If your home has high windows, or you're concerned about your ability to properly place or close other types of window protection, a motorized option removes those barriers.

Roll Down Shutters

Roll down shutters sit comfortably in the middle of the range of options. Installed permanently above each window, roll down shutters deploy via a hand or motorized crank, travel down a track, and bolt at the bottom of the window. This style typically costs between $1,700 and $4,000.

Accordion Shutters

Short of nailing plywood over your windows, accordion shutters are the most cost-effective option. Running between $1,200 and $2,400, these shutters live in boxes on either side of the window and when opened, fold over to meet in the middle where you can secure them.
Hurricane shutters don't prevent damage from high winds if they aren't properly installed or secured. If your home does experience storm damage, a water damage remediation professional can help to get the repair process underway.
Despite high upfront costs, storm shutters can help to prevent more extensive damage that could be caused without them.