Accordion Shutters

Choosing Between Bahama, Colonial and Accordion Shutters

Nothing is worse than having to go through a hurricane and having all of your windows shattered from debris and high winds. There are a number of different options you have when trying to protect your windows from a storm. Three types of shutters that many people in coastal homes are starting to install are accordion shutters, Bahamas shutters, and colonial shutters. All three of which have their own advantages and uses.

Bahamas shutters normally are made with either a wood or composite material. They are a great way to provide a source of shade for any window, while still allowing for visibility with an opening on the bottom. The security from a storm for this type of shutters comes when the unit is completely closed and sealed against the window. Although they can be used to keep would-be intruders from a storm out of your home, they may not provide as much protection as shutters that completely cover the window when closed. Wind and debris can easily get through the slat design and cause significant damage if the slats are broken off. 

Another type of shutter similar to the Bahamas shutters are colonial shutters. These are shutters that can be opened up completely and allow for complete visibility from the window. However, they can also be used as protection from a storm simply by folding the two panels on either side together and latching them. Either of these two types of shutters can be custom designed to allow for a perfect into any window. 

The third type of shutter that is great for use in stormy weather are accordion shutters. Now, this type is not necessarily the greatest looking window covering, it is probably the best for providing security and protection in a storm out of the three. The design of these shutters features is similar to the design of rolling shutters, however, instead of folding up and down, they fold apart to the left and right side of the window. 

As can be seen, all three of these types of shutters provide a sense of security. If you are looking for design and look and still want a small sense of security, the Bahamas and colonial designs are probably your best bet. If you are looking less at design and look and more toward a higher sense of security, accordion shutters are probably the better fit.