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| Roll Shutters | Colonial Shutters | Bahama Shutters | Accordion Shutters | Storm Panels |
Plywood, Impact Glass, Safety Film | |
| Material | Extruded Aluminum | Extruded Aluminum or Fiberglass |
Extruded Aluminum or Fiberglass |
Extruded Aluminum | Steel, Aluminum or Polycarbonate (clear) | Wood Glass Polyester Film |
| Paint colors |
4 Standard Colors
Unlimited custom colors -- Additional Cost |
Alum - 12 Colors - Fiberglass - 21 Colors
Unlimited custom colors-- Additional Cost |
Alum - 12 Colors - Fiberglass - 21 Colors
Unlimited custom colors-- Additional Cost |
White, ivory, bronze and beige
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Panels are mill finished, galvanised or clear polycarbonate. The headers and sill are available in white, Ivory, Beige and Bronze
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Unfinished or you can paint as desired
n/a n/a |
| Convenience |
Super convenient , motorization and automation possible
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Open and close from outside building
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Open and close from outside building; however, inside closure can be specially made.
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Easy operation inside or outside
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Time consuming to put up and remove. Also panels are subject to loss.
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Time consuming requiring special tools and fasteners. Generally only used once.
n/a n/a |
| Central operation | Yes | No | No | No | No | No
n/a n/a |
| Maximum opening |
16' wide
10' High |
*Aluminum
72" Wide 192" High Fiberglass |
*Aluminum
96" Wide 192" High Fiberglass |
Unlimited width
12' High |
Unlimited width
12' High |
7' Wide
Glass Area Glass Size |
| Special sizes | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request | upon request | n/a
n/a n/a |
| Custom shapes, arches, angles and curves |
Special request only
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Yes | Curved Aluminum |
Can be installed and operated around curved areas.
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No | No
Yes Yes |
| Built-in during construction | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No
Yes No |
| Close & secure from inside building | Yes | No | Aluminum yes in most applications | Yes | No | No
n/a n/a |
| Meets latest building codes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, if properly installed.
Yes No |
| Pros | Can be operated from inside or outside of building. | Strong | Strong. Specially made Aluminum can be operated from inside. | Easy operation & Strong | Strong & Inexpensive | Medium protection & expensive
Expensive Strong |
| Cons |
Expensive
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Only open & closed from outside
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Only open & closed from outside
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Maximum visual impact on architectural look of property, i.e., ugly ;-)
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Timeconsuming to put up and take down
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Timeconsuming to put up and take down, difficult to reuse & can damage house
Glass can break and is expensive to replace. Glass can break; No approvals for use as storm protection. (yet) |
| Price range |
$16 - $40 per sq. ft. of shutter plus options
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$12 - $28 per sq. ft. of shutter
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$12 - $28 per sq. ft. of shutter
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$12 - $18 per sq. ft. of shutter
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$5 - $10 per sq. ft. of shutter
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$2 per sq. ft.; Lots of sweat labor.
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| Typical 72" wide by 36" high window | $832 | $784 | $647 | $366 | $211 | $40
$1,800 - This includes the initial cost of the window as well as the impact glass option. Prices will drop as product gains acceptance. $200 -Currently does not have Dade County approval |