The Accordion Shutter is permanently installed on the outside of your windows and doors. They look and work a little like a vertical blind, sliding on a track at the top and bottom and are pulled closed from either side.
They can be closed from the inside or the outside of the house, which makes them well suited for coastal piling homes and second floor windows. When closed from the inside, the screen will need to be removed in order to reach out and pull them closed. If there is a deck or walkway, closing them from the outside is the easiest way. In most cases the Accordion Shutter is locked with a keyed lock, all openings being keyed alike, giving your home the added benefit of security when you are away. When kept closed, they keep the sun, salt air, dirt and pollen off of the windows and doors as well.
The Accordion Shutters are built out of aluminum with a powder-coated finish and come in white, ivory, beige and bronze. When designed and installed correctly, they can appear to be part of the window itself and are not very noticeable. They are quick and easy to close and are very dependable. This is by far the most popular shutter that we install.
The Accordion Shutter is also the number one choice of rental agencies and neighbors as well as homeowners. It is about half the cost of the Roll-Up Shutter and is simpler and more reliable overall.