Are Bahama shutters (hurricane rated) a bit expensive or am I just an idiot? $1,800 for two installed. Thoughts?
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8Beach Lover
Not sure, but size and location (2nd or 3rd story) may factor in. Also real or faux wood? Does seam high.
Beach Lover
Oops, seem not seam. Duh.
Beach LoverAuthor
Real, powder aluminum, hurricane rated, second story, dormer windows.
Beach Fanatic
35 to 40 per sq. ft. is a fair price.
Beach Fanatic
Got a price a few years to do shutters - electric on 3rd floor and manual on 2nd and main floor - Almost had a heart attack when I saw $43000!!! There are some companies that use a kevlar like screen that rolls down and attaches to window with a thumbscrew that I thought was fairly reasonable..
Beach Fanatic
The screen will still allow the window to break if it does not have enough room for deflection between the screen & glass. It will minimize the damage though by slowing down wind & rain intrusion.
Just as impact resistant glass will break if hit hard enough.
Just as impact resistant glass will break if hit hard enough.
Beach LoverAuthor
Got a price a few years to do shutters - electric on 3rd floor and manual on 2nd and main floor - Almost had a heart attack when I saw $43000!!! There are some companies that use a kevlar like screen that rolls down and attaches to window with a thumbscrew that I thought was fairly reasonable..
Got them through GSC Building Products. Went with Bahama style shutters that I reach out and pull in which is what I wanted. I looked at the roll-down, but it just didn't match the look I wanted (Florida cottage). So you pay for a little flair.
Beach LoverAuthor
That's about what I paid. Each window was about 4 x 4 to cover. And I have to remember they are custom made, and unless I'm willing to install them on a second floor you have to pay for someone's labor.
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