Accordion Shutters | Sarasota | Sun and Storm SystemsOnce again, it’s time for Florida residents to start making preparations for hurricane season. Meteorologists are expecting the 2020 hurricane season to be slightly above average. But regardless of the forecasts and averages, every hurricane season requires preparation. If you’re in Sarasota, Venice, Nokomis, or any other area in Sarasota County, accordion shutters offer optimum value in hurricane protection for your home. Accordion shutters provide a level of protection that helps to alleviate the natural anxiety that is felt by nearly everyone in the Sarasota area during hurricane season. Knowing your property is secure provides peace of mind during times of uncertainty. Sun and Storm Systems is your local Sarasota source for accordion shutters. Whether you’re ready to purchase, looking for additional information from a team of experts you can trust, or interested in professional installation, maintenance, or repair.

Accordion Shutters

Hurricane shutters are considered an essential investment by many homeowners in the Sarasota area. With several types available, accordion shutters are one of the most popular types of hurricane shutters. For Sarasota storm protection and security that you can rely on, these shutters offer durability and ease of use. Accordion shutters are a type of storm shutter that covers a window or set of windows by sliding horizontally across using a roller system. The mechanism by which accordion shutters work makes them one of the best options available for curved windows and irregular architectural protrusions.

How Can a Hurricane Damage your home?

As Florida residents, it’s not exactly surprising when we hear about a hurricane. However, we can’t become desensitized. Hurricanes can be extremely powerful and unforgiving. The reason you want to reinforce your windows with accordion shutters is that flying debris can shatter your windows. Rain and other debris can enter the home, putting it and your family in danger. Not to mention all the water damage and mold issues that can occur after the storm has passed. Furthermore, when a window is broken, the extreme winds create an uplift that could potentially rip the roof off of your home. This destroys your home and exposes you to all the elements. Be safer than sorry and invest in accordion shutters this hurricane season.

Benefits

The superior quality we offer at Sun and Storm Systems are fabricated using the highest-grade aluminum extrusion. Our accordion shutters provide exceptionally effective protection against hurricane-force winds, hail, airborne debris, as well as other hazardous environmental elements in the Sarasota area. Furthermore, the aluminum can be customized with a variety of colors and shapes to fit your windows and other openings. Almost anyone can operate these shutters without difficulty; they are easy enough for children to work. All that is required is for the panels to be slid together and then locked closed. On average, it takes only 15 minutes to half an hour to secure an entire home in the Sarasota area. So there’s no need to scramble and panic trying to get everything ready Accordion shutters are one of the most affordable options in the Sarasota area for hurricane protection. Anyone who is looking for adequate storm protection on a budget should consider these shutters for their home. There are options available to suit even the tightest budgets while still providing maximum protection for your loved ones and your property.

Do I need accordion shutters on all my home’s windows or only the ones facing the water?

The goal of hurricane protection in the Sarasota area is to ensure your home remains intact. If any windows or doors are left unprotected, your home will be vulnerable to the extreme change in pressure if a window or door implodes. Such a dramatic change can destroy your home, especially if the roof becomes detached due to suction as the intense winds pass above. To mitigate this risk, all openings should be protected. Accordion shutters serve this purpose because they can shield all of the openings in your home, no matter the shape.

Why are shutters so important when there is no hurricane?

If you don’t protect your home now when there is no storm, then you are playing roulette—equipping your home or even your business with accordion shutters BEFORE a storm is a good idea. It doesn’t take much of a storm to break a window and destroy everything in your home. Water damage within your home can destroy things that you can never replace. Still, you never have to experience that as long as you prepare yourself for the future. The other benefit of accordion shutters is that if you are out of town, you can close and lock the shutters keeping unwanted people out of your home and protecting your possessions.

How much do Accordion Shutters Cost?

Hurricane shutters generally cost between $15 to 35$ a square foot. Accordion shutters are more economical than roll down shutters. The Question of “What do hurricane shutters cost” is one of the main questions that people ask. Please feel free to call to inquire about the cost. We also have many other products to secure your home from the weather’s elements.

Hurricane Shutters Venice FL

We serve the entire West Coast of Florida from Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Siesta Key’s, Venice, down to Fort Myers. We can handle your hurricane shutter installation at an affordable cost. Don’t wait until its too late to install your hurricane shutters before the next hurricane season because prices go up, and contractors will be too busy to handle your project. In the last 20 years Florida has had billions of dollars in hurricane damage from Category 5 hurricanes. It’s important to prepare for the worst with our Hurricane Shutters, or Hurricane Accordian Shutters, or even our Nautilus Rolling Shutter System. Sun and Storm Systems has many affordable hurricane protection systems to choose from.

Sarasota Professional Installation

The team of experienced professionals at Sun and Storm Systems provides friendly, courteous service throughout the Sarasota area. Our train our installers in the exacting specifications of the Florida Building Code. Also, they have installed accordion shutters for homeowners all around the Sarasota area. We pride ourselves on completing the installation of your accordion shutters quickly, efficiently, and to your complete satisfaction. Some of our customers choose to do their shutter installation. We are always available to answer any questions you may have and provide professional-level advice if you need us.

Maintenance tips to help you get the most out of your investment for years to come:

  • Inspect and vacuum the bottoms of your accordion shutters’ tracks to keep them free of debris.
  • Spray the top rollers with a silicone spray to keep them rolling smoothly along the track. Also, spray the vertical locking pins to keep them easily movable and prevent seizing.
  • Clean the shutters as needed if salt or dirt begins to build up.
  • While you close your shutters, keep their holding clips indoors to protect them from harsh weather.
Once or twice per year is typically sufficient for these basic maintenance practices.

Contact Us

Sun and Storm Systems serves the Sarasota area with expertise in hurricane protection. Visit us or call 941-592-8058 today for professional service or advice on accordion shutters or any other aspect of hurricane protection. We are by your side through the whole process, so contact us today for affordable, durable, and efficient hurricane protection.