| |
Roll Shutters |
Colonial Shutters |
Bahama Shutters |
Accordion Shutters |
| Material |
Extruded Aluminum |
Extruded Aluminum
or
Fiberglass |
Extruded Aluminum
or
Fiberglass |
Extruded Aluminum |
| Colors |
4 Standard Colors
Unlimited custom colors -- Additional Cost
|
Alum - 12 Colors - Fiberglass - 21 Colors
Unlimited custom colors-- Additional Cost
|
Alum - 12 Colors - Fiberglass - 21 Colors
Unlimited custom colors-- Additional Cost
|
White, ivory, bronze and beige |
| 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 |
| Central Operation |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Maximum Opening |
16' wide
10' High |
*Aluminum
72" Wide
192" High
Fiberglass
60" Wide
102" High
|
*Aluminum
96" Wide
192" High
Fiberglass
60" Wide
102" High
|
Unlimited width
12' High |
| Special Sizing |
upon request |
upon request |
upon request |
upon request |
| Custom shapes |
Special request only |
Yes |
Curved Aluminum |
Can be installed and operated around curved areas. |
| Built-In (during construction) |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Close & Secure from inside |
Yes |
No |
Aluminum yes in most applications |
Yes |
| Pros |
Can be operated from inside or outside of building. |
Strong |
Strong. Specially made Aluminum can be operated from inside. |
Easy operation & Strong |
| Cons |
Expensive |
Only open & closed from outside |
Only open & closed from outside |
Maximum visual impact on architectural look of property |
| Price Range |
$16 - $40 per sq. ft. of shutter plus options |
$12 - $28 per sq. ft. of shutter |
$12 - $28 per sq. ft. of shutter |
$12 - $18 per sq. ft. of shutter |
| Average 72" x 36" window |
$832 |
$784 |
$647 |
$366 |
