It’s a common misconception that hurricane protection is bulky and will not complement your home’s aesthetic appearance. While this can be true in some situations, more than likely you went with the wrong type, color, or brand or company for guidance.
When you pick just the right kind of storm protection, it can actually enhance the appearance of your home. Often times we will refer to beautiful, sturdy shutters as the icing on the cake for your lovely Florida home. On the other hand, if you aren’t looking to make a statement with your storm protection, there are discrete options available too.
Sure, hurricane protection could be ugly, but not when you’re partnered up with the experts at West Shore Construction. Our team takes the time to work with you and find high-quality protection that you will love. Whether you’re looking for something eccentric or discrete.
How To Enhance Your Homes Aesthetic With Hurricane Shutters
If you’re looking to add style to your home, Bahama or Colonial shutters are a great option. But there are a few things that are vital to keeping in mind when installing shutters, which are size, shape, and material. If you’ve ever seen ugly-looking shutters, more than likely one or more of those things went wrong.
Correct Sizing
Size is the first place hurricane protection can go wrong. If you’ve ever seen tiny shutters on a huge window then you know what we’re talking about. It looks unbalanced and wonky. Not to mention they’re no longer able to protect when the windows, or provide any light control. Which then deems them dysfunctional.
Our contractors will measure every window in your home to ensure the sizing is correct. This way your home can look amazing and your shutters will function properly. In turn, keeping your home cooler and protecting you and your family from any storms.
The Perfect Shape
The shape of your shutters must match the shape of your windows. If you have arched windows then go with an arched shutter design. There’s absolutely no reason to put arched shutters on rectangular-shaped windows.
As the experts, we will recommend just the right shape and style of hurricane protection that will compliment your home.
High-Quality Material
Sometimes shutters can look really tacky and most of the time this is due to the shutter material. If they are made with plastic or vinyl materials they can look cheap and flimsy.
All of our shutters are manufactured with extremely durable aluminum that’s welded together to prevent rust and corrosion issues. The aluminum is also lightweight, so unlike wood, it’s easier to manage and won’t damage your home.
Looking For Discrete Storm Protection?
Impact windows are typically what comes to mind when someone is thinking of a discrete option to protect against inclement weather. But a lot of people are under the misconception these windows can look bulky or awkward. This couldn’t be any further from the truth.
Most people wouldn’t be able to even tell the difference between impact windows and typical glass. While impact windows maybe just are slightly thicker, it’s not anything too concerning aesthetically.
Some other great discrete hurricane protection options are,
Rolling shutters and motorized screens simply just roll back up when threatening weather is no longer a threat. So you don’t have to make any commitment to changing the look of your home. Polycarbonate panels and hurricane fabric are not permanently installed so these products are stored away when you’re done with them as well.
None of these products are inherently “ugly” but if you enjoy the way your home looks as is, and don’t plan on changing the look of it with your storm protection, these discrete options can be just the thing you’re looking for.
So… Is Hurricane Protection Ugly?
“Ugly” is definitely relative, everyone’s styles and visions differ. So half the battle is just finding what works best for you personally. This means choosing the right kind of protection. The second half of the battle is making sure things are technically correct. Such as your sizing, shaping, coloring, and material.
When you partner with West Shore Construction you can count on exceptional craftsmanship and the highest quality products. You can also expect a very personalized experience. Everybody and every home are vastly different. What may look great on your neighbor’s home, may not work with yours. So we take into account everything that YOU need from your hurricane protection, this way it can look great and function even better.
Contact West Shore Construction For Stunning Hurricane Protection
Contact us online or give us a call at 727-488-8182 for any information or questions you may have. Check out our portfolio as well to see for yourself what these products look like on various residential and commercial properties.
