When it comes to protection, hurricane shutters finds best use during hurricanes. Hurricane shutters protect window openings during a storm even though hurricane-proof glasses in the market are more popular. But hurricane shutters remains to be the best and most economical solution for all the homeowners. So preparing ahead of time is the best. Protection from hurricane season, especially in places like Miami, is given a lot of importance to prevent any mishaps during this devastating storm. Also, alerts are given in Florida as the safety is important in south Florida to prevent any immense destruction. Hi-rise buildings might need extra protection and hence installation specialists have to be at their best in order to prevent any calamity. The Dade county product ensures that all these type of hurricane shutters meet the county's stringent code requirements.

Storm panel hurricane shutters

Storm panel hurricane shutters are made using aluminum or even steel. They can be attached to bolts or tracks. Storm panels are crinkled and each piece is placed above each other to attain maximum strength. Wholesale and retail level shutters are available in lots of variety. One type includes a set of C-shaped tracks above and beneath doors and windows. The other style has bolts set into the wall permanently. The advantages of these types of storm pane hurricane shutters are many. They are cheap, easily removable and are strong and durable. The disadvantage, though, is the requirement of its storage. Usually it stacks together up tightly and takes up very little space. It can be difficult to handle and sometimes it doesn't line up properly. They have sharp edges and can be sometimes dangerous. The average cost of it is $7-$8 per square foot.

Accordion hurricane shutters

These type of hurricane shutters are either one or two-piece and can be unfolded in accordion-style to cover and protect during a hurricane. They do not need any extra storage space and can be affixed permanently besides the window. It can be easily used by anyone before a storm and a few models have the facility to be locked with a key and may be used as a theft deterrent. The disadvantages can be with looks as it is bulky and cannot be handled sometimes. It can be prone to breakage as it glides on wheels. It costs $16-$20 per square foot.

Colonial hurricane shutters

These kind of hurricane shutters can fold together to protect he window. They are very decorative and can be easily prepared by anyone before a storm. A few shutters might need a storm bar or centre rod to lock shutters in place. It can't be used as a protection for doors and it needs to be compiled with other systems for complete protection. It costs around $18-$20 per square foot.

Bahama hurricane shutters, roll-down hurricane shutters and hurricane glasses are other types of systems which can be used to prevent any destruction. These types of shutters cost around $18-$50 per square foot.