Hurricane Shutter Comparison Chart


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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
Panels are mill finished, galvanised or clear polycarbonate. The headers and sill are available in white, Ivory, Beige and Bronze
Unfinished or you can paint as desired

n/a

n/a
Convenience
Super convenient , motorization and automation possible
Open and close from outside building
Open and close from outside building; however, inside closure can be specially made.
Easy operation inside or outside
Time consuming to put up and remove. Also panels are subject to loss.
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
60" Wide
102" High
*Aluminum
96" Wide
192" High

Fiberglass
60" Wide
102" High
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
 Yes Curved Aluminum
Can be installed and operated around curved areas.
 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
Only open & closed from outside
Only open & closed from outside
Maximum visual impact on architectural look of property, i.e., ugly ;-)
Timeconsuming to put up and take down
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
$12 - $28 per sq. ft. of shutter
$12 - $28 per sq. ft. of shutter
$12 - $18 per sq. ft. of shutter
$5 - $10 per sq. ft. of shutter
$2 per sq. ft.; Lots of sweat labor.
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
* Large sizes are available upon request