If you live in an area where hurricanes or tornadoes are prevalent, you may want to take additional steps to protect your business or your home. One key way many home and business owners in a hurricane-prone area protect their property is with the installation of hurricane shutters. But these shutters can provide additional benefits even when there isn't a "storm of the century" on its way to your town. Here are some of the other key benefits that hurricane shutters can provide.
Flying Debris During a Lesser Storm
Mother Nature doesn't have to be having a full-blown tantrum to cause damage to your property. Even a heavy thunderstorm could cause an issue if there are high winds involved. You don't want flying debris to be sent right into your windows. Hurricane shutters can help protect your windows and your building exterior regardless of whether it's a full-blown hurricane or an average rainy day with the occasional gust of wind.
Deter Burglary Attempts
Once your hurricane shutters are in place, you could consider putting them into action on a nightly basis even if there isn't a storm coming, especially if you are a business owner. By putting the shutters over your windows or building exterior, you will be making it impossible for anyone to see inside your shop or office, let alone try to get in by breaking through a window. Hurricane shutters serve as an excellent option if you are looking to add an extra deterrent for potential thieves. A store or office with hurricane shutters is going to look like a more difficult target to get into and the burglar will likely move on to somewhere else.
Extra Layer of Insulation
If you want to lower your energy costs, hurricane shutters could provide a way for you to do so. The shutters themselves cost money but if you make regular use of the shutters over time, the extra layer of insulation will help keep your building at your desired temperature more easily, and that means your HVAC system can take a break more often.
Lower Your Insurance
Installing hurricane shutters could also save you money over time by lowering the premium for your homeowners' insurance or your commercial insurance. Shutters are known to help prevent storm damage as previously described and that could help get you a lower rate.
Contact a local hurricane shutter service to learn more.
