Some of these roll-up shutters come with hurricane approval, and you can use them to cut heat gain on your home windows. You need to know that you also need to keep the warranty for the care coastal shutters.
Heat and Storm Protection
Can rolling shutters lower energy bills and protect home windows from extreme heat?
Yes. This is because our privacy shutters feature double-wall aluminum slats filled with foam to resist heat and noise. Your room gets less heat, and your air conditioning works less in summer because the shutters block sunlight before it reaches the glass.
The small light slits between the slats and allows some daylight and air without revealing your privacy.
Are roll-up shutters hurricane-rated for coastal or high-wind areas?
Yes, some roll-up shutters for coastal or high-wind areas are hurricane-rated. Some selected models are tested to ensure they are up to the requirements of the Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ), and they are approved by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI). You need to ask for a hurricane-rated model if your primary aim is to stay safe from storms because privacy and energy-saving window shutters are not hurricane-rated. Visit our roll-up hurricane shutters page and the available rated options.
Coastal Warranty Care
What maintenance keeps a shutter warranty valid in coastal areas?
You need to give the warranty simple, regular care if you locate your shutter within 10 miles of the beach or a sheltered bay.
- Ensure you test the shutter fully up and down at least twice a month.
- Wash the slats, guide rails, and felts with fresh water and a mild degreaser to remove salt and sand. We recommend you do this twice a year.