About Accordion Shutters

Accordion shutters are made of strong extruded aluminum bolted together by stainless steel so they don't rust.

Accordions are designed to withstand winds and potential impact in a "Category 5" hurricane, and are engineered to meet all of the most stringent requirements of the new Florida building code passed in January 2002.

Anyone can safely and easily close and open accordion shutters in the event of a hurricane. Accordion shutters can be closed from inside the house, even though they are installed on the outside of the windows, eliminating the need to use a ladder when a hurricane is approaching.

In addition to providing essential protection from hurricanes and other powerful storms, accordion shutters provide another important layer of security to your home.

About the new HPMA / Performance System 1 Accordions

The new HPMA/Performance System 1 aluminum accordion shutter is designed to withstand high wind pressures on a mid-rise building, yet is economically priced for a residential dwelling. The new engineering of the center mate push-button locking system allows low-profile stacking of the accordion blades, offering an architecturally-trim appearance to your residence.

The HPMA accordion is approved by the Miami-Dade County Product Control Division, the South Florida Building Code and the new Florida Building Code. It is designed to withstand a category 5 hurricane with wind speeds exceeding 155 mph.

Accordion shutters are made of extruded aluminum alloy and assembled with stainless steel hardware, providing years of effortless, rust-free maintenance. The powder-coating finish is available in four colors: ivory, white, beige and bronze.

Homeowners and businesses prefer accordions over all other systems of storm protection because anyone can open and close accordion shutters on an entire house in a matter of minutes. With accordions, the second floor of a two-story home can be easily secured from inside without the use of ladders. In addition to providing essential protection from hurricanes and other powerful storms, accordion shutters gives security to your home or business while on vacation.

Trade in your storm panels for accordions!

Because of the South Florida and new state-wide building codes, all newly constructed homes must supply hurricane protection. Homes from $100,000 to $1,000,000 could have 10 to 60 or more glass openings, all requiring hurricane protection. Home builders commonly provide steel or aluminum storm panels to the homes, even if they are two to three stories high.

Upon completion of the home, thousands of pounds of storm panels are delivered and stored in the garage. When there is a hurricane warning, the homeowner must install the panels on the windows. A second floor home requires the use of a 24 ft. ladder to put the panels in place. However, most home owners are not experienced enough, and often do not want to take the risk of climbing two stories to install their panels.

Florida Newcode Hurricane Shutters will accept these storm panels, giving a credit towards the purchase of new, trim High Performance Accordion Shutters. Accordions can be closed and opened from the inside of the second floor without the need for a ladder With accordions, closing up an entire two-story home takes less than 20 minutes, instead of hours.