Shutters deployed on a BVI property
Hurricane protection
The right system for each opening — explained honestly.
Roll-down shutters
Permanently installed above the opening; deployed in seconds, manually or motorized. Strong security benefit and low daily effort — the premium option.
Accordion shutters
Permanently mounted beside the opening and pulled closed by hand. Good security, no storage required, mid-range investment.
Storm panels
Removable panels mounted before a storm. The most economical protection, with low visual impact when removed — but they need storage and installation effort.
Hurricane fabric
Lightweight, storable membranes for selected openings — useful where panels or shutters are impractical. Investment varies by application.
How the systems compare
Indicative comparison — final values validated against Windor's current product catalogue.
Criterion
Roll-down
Accordion
Storm panels
Hurricane fabric
Permanent installation
Yes
Yes
No / partial
Partial
Motorization
Available
Usually no
No
No
Deployment effort
Low
Moderate
Higher
Moderate
Storage required
No
No
Yes
Yes
Security benefit
High
High
Limited
Limited
Visual impact
Low–moderate
Moderate
Low when removed
Low when removed
Relative investment
Premium
Mid-range
More economical
Varies
Suitable applications
Homes & businesses
Homes & businesses
Budget-conscious protection
Selected openings
Measurement & installation
Final measurements are taken on site after order confirmation; installation quality determines real-world performance.
Lead times
Order well before hurricane season — manufacturing and shipping lead times increase as the season approaches.
Maintenance
Annual inspection and lubrication keeps systems deployable when it matters. We offer pre-season servicing.