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FACTS NOT FICTION.

Typical hurricanes are about 300 miles wide, although they can vary considerably in size.

The eye at a hurricane's center is a relatively calm, clear area approximately 20-40 miles across.

The eyewall surrounding the eye is composed of dense clouds that contain the storm's strongest winds.

The storm's outer rainbands (often with hurricane or tropical storm-force winds) are made up of dense bands of thunderstorms ranging from a few miles to tens of miles wide and 50 to 300 miles long.

Hurricane-force winds can extend outward to about 25 miles in a small hurricane and to more than 150 miles for a large one. Tropical storm-force winds can stretch out as far as 300 miles from the center of a large hurricane.

Frequently, the right side of a hurricane is the most dangerous in terms of storm surge, winds, and tornadoes.

A hurricane's speed and path depend on complex ocean and atmospheric interactions, including the presence or absence of other weather patterns. The complexity of the flow makes it very difficult to predict a hurricane's speed and direction.
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JUST A FEW FACTS

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A VERY NICE CUSTOMER CAME TO THE OFFICE TODAY WITH A BIG CAKE. HER SMILE WAS JUST AS BIG. SHE SAID SHE BAKED THIS FOR EVERYBODY AT SHUTTER OUTLET WHO TOOK THEIR TIME TO HELP HER AFTER LEARNING HER SHUTTERS WERE INSTALLED BY A COMPANY NO LONGER IN BUSINESS. SHE SAID THE POLITE GIRL WHO TOOK HER CALL ADVISED HER OF A PROGRAM WE OFFER FOR PEOPLE JUST LIKE HER IN THE SAME SITUATION. SHE SCHEDULED AN EVALUATION OF HER SHUTTERS AND A COUPLE DAYS LATER A TEAM OF TWO TECHNICATIONS ARRIVED AT HER HOME AND BEGAN TO INSPECT HER EXISTING SHUTTERS. THEY WERE BOTH VERY PROFESSIONAL AND INFORMED HER THE SHUTTERS WERE WORKING JUST FINE BUT RECOMMENDED A SERVICE CALL AS NONE HAD EVER BEEN DONE IN THE FOUR YEARS SINCE SHE PURCHASED THE SHUTTERS. AFTER A BRIEF CONVERSATION WITH OUR SERVICE DEPARTMENT, SHE WAS SCHEDULED FOR A SERVICE IN TWO DAYS.
THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN THOURLY CLEANED AND LUBRICATED HER SHUTTERS AND INFORMED HER SHE WOULD BE RECEIVING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON HER SHUTTERS, SOMETHING SHE LOST WHEN THE OTHER COMPANY CLOSED THEIR DOORS. THIS LADY WAS COMPLETELY SATISFIED WITH HOW SHE WAS TREATED AND THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME REQUIRED FOR HER SHUTTERS TO BE SERVICED. WE BELIEVE THE ICING ON THE CAKE WAS THAT SHE HAS A WARRANTY NOW AND SOME PIECE OF MIND TO GO ALONG WITH IT. CONTACT US FOR YOUR FREE IN-HOME EVALUATION.

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SHUTTER OUTLET STORMPANEL TRADE IN PROGRAM.

THE RESPONSE FOR THIS SERVICE HAS BEEN OVERWHELMING! DOZENS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE REPLACED THEIR METAL PANELS WITH OTHER PRODUCTS THAT ARE MUCH EASIER TO USE AND LESS TIME CONSUMING.
SOME OF YOU MAY ALREADY KNOW IT'S A LAW THAT NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION MUST PROVIDE HURRICANE PROTECTION, WHICH THEY DO WITH THE LEAST EXPENSIVE AND MOST LABOR-INTENSIVE PRODUCTS. MANY OF OUR SENIOR CITIZENS HAVE DIFFICULTY PUTTING UP AND TAKING DOWN DOZENS OF PANELS AND END UP TRYING TO HIRE SOMEONE TO HELP THEM. MANY HOMES GO WITHOUT PROTECTION AS THEIR PANELS STAY IN THE GARAGE RATHER THAN ON THEIR HOMES.
SHUTTER OUTLETS STORM PANEL TRADE IN PROGRAM WILL ALLOW YOU TO UPGRADE FROM THOSE PANELS TO SYSTEMS LIKE THE ACCORDION FOLD SHUTTERS AND ROLL DOWN SYSTEMS THAT CAN BE OPERATED WITH EASE IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A TRADE-IN DOLLAR VALUE BASED ON THE CONDITION OF YOUR PANELS . AS MANY HAVE NEVER BEEN USED, YOU CAN BE ASSURED THE TRADE VALUE WILL BE SIGNIFICANT.

CONTACT US TODAY TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO EXPLAIN YOUR OPTIONS.

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There's a weather person I follow on FB who, by all accounts, knows what he's doing. His forecasts for hurricanes and other severe weather are always up to date, and he never uses his platform to scare people into believing the world is going to explode or the East Coast of Florida will vanish when a giant tsunami destroys us.
So why do those naysayers feel the need to call him a fraud and make him out to be just another guy trying to scare people? When all he's doing is trying to keep everyone aware of potential dangers.
Unfortunately, we, too, are subject to those who believe that just because we sell hurricane products and try to keep people protected, we are using scare tactics to promote our products. Well, hurricanes are scary, and even the smallest of minds should know that. When we post a picture showing severe hurricane damage, it's not to scare anyone; it's to educate them about what can and has happened in years past. Images are used to show the devastation caused by these prolific storms.
Like my friend, the weather forecaster who shrugs off negative responses to his forecasts, we, too, can't help but wonder how many of those annoying non-believers will be scrambling to purchase plywood that will not provide the strength of code-approved shutters, only to realize there is none left. Scary enough for you?
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SHUTTER OUTLET WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A WARRANTY ON SHUTTERS PURCHASED FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WHO HAS SINCE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHEN YOU PURCHASED OR WHAT BRAND THEY ARE. WE HAVE YOU COVERED.
TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS AND GET PEACE OF MIND KNOWING YOUR SHUTTERS WILL BE IN TOP WORKING CONDITION .
ONE-SCHEDULE A SERVICE CALL TO INSPECT YOUR SHUTTERS
TWO-REPAIR ANY ISSUES NEEDED, AND A WARRANTY WILL BE ISSUED IN YOUR NAME.
THREE-TO KEEP THE WARRANTY UP TO DATE, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ANNUAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
THIS PROGRAM IS A QUICK WAY TO CATCH ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES AND CORRECT THEM IN TIME, SHOULD ANYTHING BLOW OUR WAY, AND SAVE YOU MONEY ON ANY COMPONENTS THAT COULD BE COSTLY WITHOUT A WARRANTY.
CONTACT US TODAY AND BE PROTECTED FROM HIGH-COST REPAIRS.
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Customers often ask how long the installation will take.
The obvious answer is that it depends on the number of openings, but there are other factors as well. Do old or existing shutters have to be removed before the new ones can be installed? Do old tracks and storm panel hardware need to be removed? That number could be in the hundreds, depending on the number of openings and sizes. Sometimes, when new accordion-fold shutters are being installed, the stacking of the shutters covers the old hardware, and it doesn't need to be removed. With roll-down shutters, side channels are required, and storm panel hardware must be removed in most cases.
Some openings may require a build-out, which is needed when an opening isn't flush with the walls. The buildout could be anywhere from a couple of inches to more in some cases.
With the roll-down shutters, a motor is often required to operate a heavy shutter. In that case, an electrician is required and should be scheduled for the day of the installation. Weather conditions can stop an installation as power tools are used, and we won't risk having our crews working in a thunderstorm.
In some cases, when working on multiple levels over 50 feet high, a lift may be needed, which takes time to set up and move several times, depending on the number of openings. A mechanism known as angel wings can sometimes be used and may require a glass company to remove the glass window for installation and to replace it when the shutters are completed. Another way to install is to use scaffolding with a walk plank, which workers use when the height is too great for ladders but not high enough for a lift.
So, back to the question: how long will it take to install your new shutters? In a perfect world, with a house having ten shutters to install, the answer would be one, maybe one and a half days if all goes well. But if any of the above-mentioned issues are required, it could take a little longer.
All shutter installations are required to file a notice of commencement, including the completion date, so that a county or city code compliance officer can visit the worksite and inspect the job. He's looking for proper hardware that meets Florida's building code requirements and is inspecting the engineered drawings for the shutter systems to ensure all materials comply with that code. If we've received the inspector's approval, he signs off on the job, and our work is done. In rare cases, if something is wrong, the inspector will red-flag the job, and all work stops until the issue is corrected. It is in the customer's best interest to ensure everything is done in accordance with Florida building code requirements.
I hope I've answered your questions about the installation time for your new shutters. If I haven't and you have more questions, contact us. We will be happy to answer them.
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CHOSE SHUTTER OUTLET TO SAVE BIG WITH OUR PRE-SEASON PRICING. SINCE 1971, WE HAVE PROVEN TO OUR CUSTOMERS OUR MAIN GOAL IS QUALITY PRODUCTS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, AND A PROMISE TO BE HERE WHEN WE'RE NEEDED.
AS WE HEAD INTO THE 2026 HURRICANE SEASON, HUNDREDS, IF NOT THOUSANDS, OF HOME OWNERS AREN'T YET PROTECTED AGAINST SEVERE WINDS WITH SPEEDS THAT CAN REACH OVER 150 MPH. WHETHER IT'S A CATEGORY 1-2- 3-4 OR 5, EVERYONE OF THEM CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS.
THE PEAK OF THE SEASON COMES IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, WHEN THINGS HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO GET NASTY AND HAVE ALSO BEEN PROVEN TO BE THE STRONGEST STORMS ON RECORD. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO MAKE THE DECISION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, NO MATTER WHAT MONTH IT MAY BE.
ITS ALSO NEVER TO LATE TO BE ASSURED THE COMPANY YOU CHOSE IS FULLY LICENCED AND INSURED WITH A VALID FLORIDA CONTRACTORS LICENCE. MAKE CERTAIN ALL PERMITS ARE PULLED AND REQUEST TO SEE THE ENGINEERED DRAWINGS WHEN REQUESTED. MOST HOAS DEMAND TO SEE THEM WHEN APPROVING A CUSTOMER'S REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO INSTALL SHUTTERS.
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY AND YOURSELF FROM FLY-BY-NIGHT CONTRACTORS WHO WILL TELL YOU PERMITS AREN'T REQUIRED, INSPECTIONS AREN'T NEEDED, AND THEY CAN'T PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAMES OF PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS, TELLING YOU IT'S LIKE DOCTOR-PATIENT PRIVILEGED INFORMATION. TAKING THE TIME TO DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE ON ANY COMPANY IS THE RIGHT WAY TO KNOW WHO YOU'RE DOING BUSINESS WITH.
CONTACT SHUTTER OUTLET TODAY FOR A FREE IN-HOME EVALUATION.
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WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS MONDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2026 HURRICANE SEASON. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE LAST OPPORTUNITY YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PRE-SEASON PRICES. WE ARE EXTENDING THIS PROGRAM AN ADDITIONAL TWO DAYS BECAUSE WE ARE CLOSED ON WEEKENDS. HOPEFULLY A LOT OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SUBSTANTIAL PRICE REDUCTIONS IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND GET THE BALL ROLLING.
WE MAINTAIN AND SERVICE ALL BRANDS OF SHUTTERS AND OFFER EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON JOBS SOLD BY SHUTTER COMPANIES WHO ARE NO LONGER IN BUSINESS.
THERE ARE NO TIME RESTRICTIONS ON OUR STORM PANEL TRADE-IN PROGRAM FOR CLIENTS WANTING TO UPGRADE TO OTHER STYLES.
FROM PANELS TO ACCORDION FOLD SYSTEMS TO ROLL DOWN SHUTTERS TO BAHAMA AND COLONIAL STYLES AND HURRICANE-RATED SCREENS, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED. CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE IN-HOME EVALUATION.

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THREE DAYS AND EYES WILL BE ON THE TROPICS.
EVERYONE, INCLUDING US, IS HOPING FOR A QUIET HURRICANE SEASON. WE FELT LIKE WE'VE HELPED DOZENS OF PROPERTY OWNERS LIKE YOU WITH OUR PRE-SEASON PRICING PROGRAM, AS WELL AS OUR STORM PANEL TRADE-IN OPTION. EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE JUST A FEW DAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE PROGRAMS, YOU CAN STILL CONTACT US FOR PRE-SEASON PRICES.
FROM JUNE FIRST THROUGH NOVEMBER, PRICES WILL HOPEFULLY NOT GO UP MUCH, BUT THE REALITY IS, WITH THE TARRIFS AND SHIPS LOADED WITH ALUMINUM UNABLE TO GAIN ENTRY INTO PORT, WE CAN'T BE CERTAIN WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN. OUR SUPPLIERS KEEP US IN THE LOOP, ADVISING US IF AND WHEN PRICES WILL RISE OR REMAIN AS THEY ARE FOR NOW.
STARTING ON JUNE FIRST, YOUR OPTIONS SHOULD INCLUDE LOCKING IN A PRICE THAT WILL BE HONORED NO MATTER HOW MANY PRICE CHANGES OCCUR, WITH THE ONLY NEGATIVE BEING THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT COULD TAKE TO INSTALL YOUR SHUTTERS. DEPENDING ON MATERIALS ARRIVING IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME, HOW MANY CONTRACTS ARE BEFORE YOURS AND HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR PERMITS TO BE PROCESED AND APPROVED ARE ALL FACTORS AS TO WHEN YOUR SHUTTERS ARE INSTALLED. THIS TIME OF YEAR IS CRUCIAL TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTIES, AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU DO THAT.

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A Category One hurricane has winds of 74-95 MPH. AND WILL PRODUCE SOME DAMAGE
A Category Two hurricane will have winds of 96-110 MPH. WITH EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WINDS.
A CATEGORY THREE HAS WINDS OF 111-129 MPH AND DEVASTATING DAMAGE
A CATEGORY FOUR HAS WINDS OF 130-167 MPH, AND CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE WILL OCCUR
A CATEGORY FIVE HAS WINDS OF 157 OR HIGHER, AND CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE WILL OCCUR

THOSE NUMBERS ARE NOT JUST GOOD GUESSES, THEY ARE SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN USING THE LATEST IN STORM PREDICTION TECHNOLOGY. WHICH BEGS THE QUESTION TO THE NON-BELIEVERS: WHY HAVE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF EDUCATED PEOPLE WHO HAVE DONE THEIR OWN RESEARCH BELIEVE THE BEST CHANCE FOR MINIMAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IS TO COVER ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH CODE-APPROVED SHUTTERS? PROBABLY BECAUSE THEY WORK.
THERES STILL TIME TO PLACE AN ORDER AND BE ASSURED OF INSTALLATION WELL BEFORE THE SEASON PEAKS MID SEPTEMBER THROUGH OCTOBER. CONTACT US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE IN-HOME EVALUATION.

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