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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.
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Down to single digits before the start of the 2026 hurricane season.

The reason for the stopwatch isn't to make you nervous; it's to make you aware of potential storms that may or may not affect our coast. The forecasters are predicting a slow season, and that's great news, especially for those of us who have seen firsthand the damage a hurricane can blow our way. Last night's world news showed the devastation a hurricane can cause, highlighting counties over the last few years that suffered millions of dollars in damage, even billions, in hard-hit areas, including Brevard County.

We are in business to help homeowners protect their properties and businesses to the best of our abilities by offering the very best products available today. Most of the time, we like to tell ourselves that nothing bad will happen, and for the most part, that's true. We've dodged the bullet more than once, but it only takes one. And that is the one we want to help you protect.

Believe what you will, protect what you should, and always be prepared for the worst. There's still time to take advantage of our pre-season pricing, so contact us today for your free in-home evaluation.

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