Hurricane season only lasts so long, so is installing hurricane shutters really worth it? The answer is yes! Storm shutters will protect your home in style and offer many year-round benefits, so you aren’t just making an investment that only serves you a few months.
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1. Hurricane Shutters Provide Light Control
Living in St. Petersburg, Florida, we fully understand why they call us the sunshine state. If you’re out on a hot day, getting into a shady space can feel like a saving grace. The amount of light coming into your home greatly affects the temperature, and hurricane shutters allow for light control. The shade they provide can significantly cool down your home, and in turn, you run your ac less and save money on energy bills. Additionally, you can adjust how far you want to open your shutters, so on days you want to allow light in fully, you can.
2. Security
When you invest in aluminum storm shutters, they provide your home with security. We install shutters permanently, so they’re bolted onto your windows. An unwanted guest would definitely have a hard time breaking through extruded aluminum bolted onto your windows. So you have peace of mind that your windows are secure, and your family and belongings remain safe.
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3. Improved Aesthetics
There are many shutter options to choose from, but the most popular options are the Bahama Shutters and Colonial Shutters. Bahama shutters open upwards and influence an island look. Colonial shutters open to the sides and give a classic southern feel to your home. Whatever option you choose, the shutters will enhance your home’s exterior and catch people’s eyes. Increasing curb appeal can also help you sell your home, and shutters can even raise its value. If you’re looking to sell your home, buyers sometimes are explicitly seeking a home with already installed hurricane protection.
4. Get Discounts On Your Home Owners Insurance
In St. Pete, homes are damaged frequently from storms, so if your insurance company knows you’re taking preventative measures, you could end up paying less. It’s vital, though, that your shutters were installed properly. An inspector will do a review of your hurricane protection called a wind mitigation inspection. If you install through West Shore Construction, we will actually pay for the examination. Once you pass inspection, your insurance company can save you up to 10% on premiums.
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5. Privacy
When you completely close your shutters, you can’t see through them. So if you feel your curtains aren’t efficient privacy, you can close your shutters and entirely block out any view possible into your home through the window. Feeling safe and secure in your own home is necessary, and curtains might not be cutting it anymore. So if you’re looking for hurricane shutters but also want more privacy within your home, shutters are an excellent option.
Contact Us About Your Hurricane Storm Shutters!
Shutters will benefit you all year and keep you safe when you really need them. If you have any questions, contact us online or give us a call at 727-488-8182 for any more information on hurricane shutters or any interest in motorized hurricane protection.
