Aluminum Bahama Hurricane Shutters
One of the great things about Bahama shutters is the added character to your home. Bahama shutters go over the window opening and hang out from the bottom at an angle.
Aluminum is probably the best material for this type of shutter. Bahama shutters are similar to Colonial style shutters, so if you do decide that this might be an option for you if you are living in the south, then you will want to get the full protection from either properly built Bahama storm shutters or hurricane shutters.
This style of shutter is not popular in the South, but can be seen on occassion on homes on the east coast around Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina and Georgia.
The aluminum is a sturdy material and will withstand a majority of pounding that might come your way due to a hurricane or storm. The main purpose of these shutters is to stop debris from flying into the home and injuring someone.
Most of these Bahama shutters can be customized to fit your window opening whether if be 15 ft. wide or 15 ft. high. Make sure that it is going to not only be a good fit for your home, but match the overall scheme of your neighborhood as well. There is a nice privacy control on these Bahama shutters which allows you to close them to a degree that no one can see in.
They also can help against the sun too for those who want a simple yet effective way to shade their home. And lastly Bahama shutters can provide insulation against extreme temperatures.