Being impacted by a hurricane at some point every year is a likelihood that all Floridians share. Of primary concern is protecting home, property, and loved ones. There are several options for securing your property. One of the best choices in Tampa Bay is installing accordion storm shutters. West Shore Construction can help you choose the right hurricane protection for your needs. We also install them and will show you how to maintain them.

Here is our contractor’s guide to accordion shutters

Hurricane Protection

For a full six months of the year, June 1st to November 30th, Florida is on alert for hurricanes. High winds and driving rains can create water and flood damage in Tampa Bay. Likewise, debris flying in hurricane-force winds can cause destruction. Protecting your investments and your family is an important consideration. If we live in a flood zone, we know the evacuation routes. If we have a home, we batten down the hatches. Taking every precaution is wisdom.

During a hurricane, wind-driven objects can be missiles that can break windows, screens, and glass doors. The best way to protect your home is by sealing these entrances with hurricane or storm shutters. Some options include:

Accordion Hurricane Shutters

One of the most cost-effective ways to guard your Tampa Bay home during a hurricane is with accordion storm shutters. West Shore Construction takes pride in supplying strong, durable, lightweight aluminum shutters. Your accordion shutters will be naturally resistant to rust and maybe powder coated with a variety of colors to match your home.

Read: How to maintain my accordion shutters 

Additional benefits include:

  1. Permanently mounted to the exterior of your home. There is no need to go hunting all over Tampa Bay for plywood or lugging protection from a storage unit or your garage. Your aluminum accordion storm shutters are mounted to either side of the window or doorway. They may be colored to blend seamlessly with the exterior.
  2. Easy to open and close. Your shutters can close in a variety of ways depending on your need – left to right, right to left, or meeting in the center. As a matter of fact, accordion shutters are easy for one person to manage, quickly, and easily protect your home.
  3. Secure your home from inside. Accordion hurricane shutters may be closed and opened from inside your some. So, if you have a second story or a raised home, no need to worry about getting a ladder or someone to help you.
  4. Oversized openings are easily accommodated. Sliding glass doors and oversized windows can easily be fitted with accordion storm shutters. Additionally to patios, porch, and veranda openings can be accommodated.
  5. Minimal maintenance is required. These shutters do require easy maintenance to keep them free of debris and sliding easily when ready to use.
  6. Homeowner’s insurance benefits apply. In the state of Florida, you may receive a discount on your homeowner’s insurance if all the glass-covered openings in your home have impact-resistant protection, such as aluminum accordion storm shutters.
  7. Security at any time of year. If your Tampa Bay home is not your primary residence or you are ever away from home, your storm shutters are perfect for an extra deterrent and level of security while you are away.

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Contact Us Today

West Shore Construction is here to help you keep your family and your home protected during a tropical storm. We offer complimentary consultations, so please call us at (727)488-8182. One of our professionals will discuss with you all of your hurricane protection options and help you determine your best safety measures.  We are licensed and insured and qualified to install Florida Building Code-approved hurricane protection, like accordion storm shutters. You may also connect with us online and we will respond quickly. We have been serving the Tampa Bay area for over 40-years with quality customer service and guaranteed satisfaction. We look forward to serving you.