PANEL SHUTTERS
In order to make storm protection affordable to everyone, JHA has created the most affordable but practical option for storm protection – the Caribbean Shield Panel Shutters. The panels are “do it yourself, easy to install storm protection. You simply install the tracks on your windows and leave them up all year round. When a hurricane or storm warning goes out, you simply place panels over the studs and tighten with wing nuts. To make your life even easier, JHA makes available everything you need to install these panels yourself including the drills.
Most inexpensive of the permanent shutter systems.
Removable, so they don’t change the look of the house when not in use.
Strong and can provide excellent protection for both doors and windows.
Aluminum Panels
As long as aluminum is kept away from a combination of water and electricity, the panels should last around twenty (20) years.
Galvanized Steel Panels
Galvanized steel is a heavier product and will corrode over time, but if the panels are kept in storage away from humidity when not in use, they should last as long as the aluminum panels. If stored correctly, panels require minimum maintenance.
How to Measure:
Measure the height of the window and look at the table below for length of panel needed. Each panel is 12" wide so measure the width of window and divide by 12. It is that easy to calculate and even easier to install!
Galvanized Steel Panels
| 36" |
(covers 30" high window) |
| 54" |
(covers 48" high window) |
| 66" |
(covers 60" high window) |
| 78" |
(covers 72" high window) |
| 90" | (covers 84" high window / 87" door) |
Alumnum Panels
| 36" |
(covers 30" high window) |
| 54" |
(covers 48" high window) |
| 66" |
(covers 60" high window) |
| 78" |
(covers 72" high window) |
| 90" | (covers 84" high window / 87" door) |
Installation:
As an option, panels and frames can be self-installed, as the installation process is relatively simple. This would result in an approximate 25% reduction in the cost required. It is also possible to powder coat the panels if a specific colour is required. This would attract an additional cost which can be provided upon request.
Aluminum Panels
Top Rail:
1.8” x 1/8” Aluminum flat with studs at 6” on centres. Aluminum is 6063-T5 alloy.
Bottom Rail:
2” x 2” x 3/16” 6063-T5 Aluminum alloy angle with studs at 6” on centres.
Panels:
0.050” Aluminum corrugated panels 12 ½” wide and with 1 ¾” deep corrugation. Alloy is 3105-H14 Aluminum.
Fixings:
Panels pre-punched for fixing at 12 ½” centres and fixed with ¼” x 1 ¾” Tapcon screws.
Galvanized Steel Panels
Top Rail:
1.8” x 1/8” Aluminum flat with studs at 6” on centres. Aluminum is 6063-T5 alloy.
Bottom Rail:
2” x 2” x 3/16” 6063-T5 Aluminum alloy angle with studs at 6” centres.
Panels:
22 gauge Grade 50 Galvanized steel. Corrugated panels are 12 ½” wide with 1 ¾” deep corrugation.
Fixings:
Panels pre-punched for fixing at 12 ½” centres and fixed with ¼” x 1 ¾” Tapcon screws..
Caribbean Shield Storm Shutters are made from the highest quality material available and manufactured with the strictest attention to detail, performance and durability. All Caribbean Shield Storm Shutters are built to international standards - built to withstand the force of a 7-foot long wood panel, crashing head on at a speed of 30 mph. Every shutter, with the exception of the panel shutter is custom built based on architectural design, size and shape of your windows. JHA also provides installation and maintenance of its Caribbean Shield Storm Shutters.
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