We have helped the South Florida community protect their home from hurricanes for over 20 years. In that time, the most common question we hear is whether a homeowner should use hurricane shutters or hurricane impact windows and doors to protect their home from dangerous wind-borne debris during a storm.
To help answer this question, we have developed a comprehensive analysis on the very topic of Hurricane Shutters vs Impact Windows and Impact Doors. Submit the Free Download Form to request the analysis.
An Overview
Choosing between impact windows and hurricane shutters is a complex decision. To start with a basic overview of the differences between these products, read our blog post Blown Away: Hurricane Shutters vs. Impact Windows – Revisited.
Impact Windows and Doors: Clearly the Better Option
What Other Experts Have to Say
The experts at This Old House have also been asked about the best hurricane protection amongst the many options available. The below video shows several options, including accordion shutters, plywood and a hurricane impact window going through the cannon testing required to be a certified product in Florida.
