What are accordion hurricane shutters?
Accordion shutters are permanently mounted aluminum panels that fold accordion-style to the side of each window and door. They're always there — you never need to carry, store, or install anything. When a storm is named, you unfold them across the opening and latch them in under 30 seconds per window.
They're the dominant hurricane protection choice in South Florida and are gaining fast in Texas, the Carolinas, and other coastal states because of the combination of strong protection, fast deployment, and clean appearance when open.
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Pros and cons
✓ Advantages
- Fastest deployment of any shutter — 30 seconds
- Always mounted, nothing to store or carry
- Single-person operation on any size opening
- Code-approved in all 13 states we cover
- Qualifies for Florida wind mitigation insurance discount
- Clean appearance when open — folded flat against wall
- Available in aluminum and stainless steel
✗ Limitations
- Highest upfront cost of panel-type shutters
- Requires track space on both sides of opening
- Not suitable for round or arched windows
- Stack space needed on each side when open
2026 installed cost
Prices below reflect 2026 contractor quotes across all 13 states we cover — Florida, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts.
| Opening size | Low estimate | High estimate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small window (24×36") | — | ||
| Standard window (36×48") | Most common | ||
| Large window (60×48") | — | ||
| Entry door (36×80") | — | ||
| Full home (avg. 8 openings) | Use calculator → |