Which Hurricane Protection Is Right for Your Home?
There isn't one "best" hurricane protection product. The right choice depends on your home's architecture, your lifestyle, your budget, and how you plan to prepare before a storm. Many of our customers choose more than one type of protection, using different products on different openings to achieve the best combination of convenience, appearance, and cost.
If convenience is your priority
Choose:
These products stay permanently mounted and require little to no effort for deployment.
If appearance is your priority
Choose:
These products become part of your home's architecture while also providing hurricane protection when properly installed and deployed.
If you don't want anything visible year-round
Choose:
- Polycarbonate Storm Panels
- Aluminum Storm Panels
- Removable Fabric Hurricane Panels
- Buckle & Strap Hurricane Screens
These products are stored until hurricane season and installed only when needed.
If you have second-story windows
Several hurricane protection options work well for upper-story windows:
- Roll-Up Shutters – Convenient operation from inside the home.
- Hurricane Window Screens – Permanent protection with no storm deployment required; operable versions are available where access or egress is needed.
- Accordion Shutters – Can be ordered with interior locking systems for easier deployment from inside.
- Bahama Shutters – Permanently installed and simply lowered and secured when storm protection is needed.
If you have a large patio
Large patio and outdoor living areas can be protected in several ways depending on the size of the opening, how you use the space, and whether you prefer permanent or removable protection:
- Roll-Down Hurricane Screens – An excellent option for large openings, providing hurricane protection while maintaining visibility and an open feel.
- Roll-Up Shutters – Provide strong, permanent protection and can completely close off a patio or outdoor living area when needed.
- Accordion Shutters – A permanently installed option that can span patio openings and deploy quickly when a storm approaches.
- Buckle & Strap Hurricane Screens – Lightweight, removable fabric protection that's especially well suited for patios, entryways, and other large openings.
- Aluminum & Clear Storm Panels – Removable hurricane protection that can be used across patio openings, with clear panels available to maintain light and visibility.
If you're on a budget
Many homeowners protect the most vulnerable openings first and complete the project in phases. Others choose removable storm panels on less visible elevations and permanent products on the front of the home.
Choosing the Right Hurricane Protection for Your Home
There is no single hurricane protection system that is right for every home. The best choice depends on the types and sizes of your openings, how easily you want to prepare for a storm, your home's architectural style, and your budget. Many homeowners choose a combination of products to get the features they want for different areas of the home.
Permanent systems such as Roll-Up Shutters, Accordion Shutters, Bahama Shutters, and Hurricane Window Screens eliminate the need to store and install panels before a storm. For large patios and outdoor living areas, Roll-Down Hurricane Screens, Roll-Up Shutters, Accordion Shutters, Buckle & Strap Hurricane Screens, and Storm Panels can all be considered depending on the application. Removable systems such as Aluminum or Clear Storm Panels and Removable Fabric Hurricane Panels can provide a more economical option where ease of deployment is less important.
Nu Code Shutters can help you compare the options for each area of your home and choose one system or a combination of products that works best for your needs. If insurance discounts are part of your decision, a licensed surveyor can document qualifying opening protection through a Wind Mitigation Survey for submission to your insurance company.
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