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SHUTTERS		 COLONIAL SHUTTERS BAHAMA SHUTTERS ACCORDIAN SHUTTERS STORM
SHUTTERS		 PLYWOOD,
IMPACT GLASS,
SAFTY FILM
Material Extruded Aluminum Extruded Aluminum Extruded Aluminum Extruded Aluminum Steel, Aluminum or Polycarbonate (clear) Wood, Glass, Polyester Film
Paint Colors 4 Standard Colors Unlimited custom colors - Additional Cost alum - 12 Colors Unlimited custom colors - Additional Cost alum - 12 Colors Unlimited custom colors - Additional Cost white, ivory, bronze and beige Panels are mill finished, galvanized or clear poly- carbonate. The headers and sill are available in white, ivory, beige and bronze Unfinished or you can paint as desired
Convenience Super convenient, motorization and automation possible Open and close from outside building Open and close from outside building; however, inside closure can be specially made. Easy operation inside or outside Time consuming to put up and remove. Also panels are subject to loss. Time consuming requiring special tools and fasteners. Generally only used once.
Central Operation yes no no no no no
Maximum Opening 16' wide by 10' High *Aluminum - 72" Wide by 192" High *Aluminum - 96" Wide by 192" High Unlimited width by 12' High Unlimited width by 12' High 7' Wide, Glass Area, Glass Size
Special Sizes upon request upon request upon request upon request upon request n/a, n/a, n/a
Custom Shapes,
Arches, Angles
and Curves		 Special request only yes Curved Aluminum Can be installed and operated around curved areas. no no, yes, yes
Built-in During Construction yes no no no yes no, yes, no
Close & Secure from Inside Building yes no Aluminum yes in most applications yes no no, n/a, n/a
Meets Latest Building Codes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, if properly installed, Yes, No
Pros Can be operated from inside or outside of building. Strong Strong. Specially made Aluminum can be operated from inside. Easy operation & Strong Strong & Inexpensive Medium protection & expensive, Expensive, Strong
Cons Expensive Only open & closed from outside Only open & closed from outside Maximum visual impact on architectural look of property, i.e., ugly Time consuming to put up and take down Time consuming to put up and take down, difficult to reuse & can damage house. Glass can break and is expensive to replace. Glass can break; No approvals for use as storm protection. (yet)