Rolling Hurricane Shutter Maintenance

 

Hurricane Rolling Shutters deliver security, affordability, hurricane defense and excellent 

solutions to large span, upper floor windows and high rise buildings.

How to Properly Maintain Hurricane Shutters

1. Keep Tracks Clean

It is important to keep your shutter's tracks clean. Regularly wash them and inspect for dirt 

build up, insect nests and other particles that could case problem with your shutters 

operation.

2. Lubricate Tracks

Lubricate your tracks twice a year with silicone spray lubricant which you can buy at any 

hardware store. You would like to avoid oily lubricants, dirt and salt build app faster with 

this type of lubricant. Lubricate the thumbscrews twice a year to ensure that you can 

remove the locking pins of your accordion shutter.

3. Wash Shutters

It is necessary to keep your shutters clean and looking at its best. Use warm water, soap 

and a soft brush to clean it at least twice in a year. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, pads 

or hard brushes that could cause damage to your shutters. Clean your shutter in open 

and folded position to ensure its cleanliness.

4. Operate Shutters at Least Once a Month

Check if your shutter is operating perfectly every months. It is important that you operate 

your shutter to prevent damages and brittle. Operating your shutter regularly even when 

you don't need it will help you keep the tracks clear and smoothly moving.

Regularly operating your shutter will give you peace of mind knowing your shutter works 

perfectly fine when a hurricane or tropical storm happens.

Bertha Roll Up Shutters

Bertha Roll Up Shutters, offered by Guardian Hurricane Protection, provide easy to 

use complete storm protection, security and noise reduction to any window or door 

opening.

Guardian Hurricane Protection's Permanent Bertha Roll Up Shutters are available 

in manual, electric motorized and/or remote control operation options. View ports are 

available in all Bertha Roll Up shutters. 

Florida’s Leading Rolling Hurricane Shutter Provider

When it comes to hurricane protection, Guardian Hurricane Protection is the all-in-one 

solution partner. Our team of technicians are on call 24 hours a day and are fully 

equipped with the tools to install, repair and maintain impact-resistant windows and 

doors. Our high-quality products and affordable services will keep your property protected 

and safe.

Guardian Hurricane Protection is a fully licensed and insured State of Florida 

Certified General Contractor. We are OSHA Certified, have an outstanding safety 

record and conduct regular on-site safety meetings. Our goal is zero time lost on the 

job. We are PGT Glazing Certified, EuroWall Installation Certified, an ASSA 

Member, a Nami Certified Manufacturer and a Solar Energy Contractor.

Call Guardian Hurricane Protection at 239-438-4732 or connect with us online to 

schedule a free estimate and consultation.

Types of Window Glass

 

Guardian Hurricane Protection offers an extensive variety of window glass with 

functionality and styles to compliment every individual need.

Choosing the right type of window glass decreases energy bills, maintains comfortable 

indoor temperatures, provides peace of mind during storms and protects properties.

Annealed Glass 

• Popularly known as standard glass or plate glass.

• Breaks into large shards if impacted.

• Building codes may restrict the use of annealed glass if there is a risk of breakage.

• Easy to transform into a variety of shapes and styles.

• Typically cost-efficient.

Heat-Strengthened Glass 

Heat-strengthened glass is annealed glass that has been heated to reach its softening 

point. After reaching approximately 1300°F, heat-strengthened glass is force cooled to 

create surface compression.

• Roughly twice as strong as annealed glass or untreated glass.

• Ideal for areas with low wind conditions or possibilities of rapid temperature changes. 

• Less likely to create a distorted view.

Tempered Glass 

Like Heat-Strengthened Glass, Tempered Glass is heated to reach its softening point but 

it is cooled more rapidly to create higher surface compression. Tempered glass is 

approximately four to five times stronger than annealed glass.

• Ideal for residential and commercial applications that receive substantial daily
  wear and tear.

• Increased scratch-resistance. 

• Tempered glass can stand up to strong winds, hurricanes, and other weather 

  events.

• When safety is a concern, tempered glass reduces the risk of injury due to its
  nature of breaking into smaller pieces instead of larger sharp, jagged shards.

Insulating Glass

Insulating glass is composed of two panes of glass separated by air or gas to reduce heat 

transfer. A unique silicone glazing process prevents insulating glass from breaking away 

from the frame. 

• Reduces outside noise.

• Provides a barrier to water and moisture while decreasing condensation.

• Lowers energy bills and maintains temperatures inside a home.

Laminated Glass & Laminated Insulating Glass 

Like insulating glass, laminated glass uses a special silicone glazing process that prevents 

it from breaking away from the frame. Laminated glass is composed of two pieces of 

bonded glass, essentially “sandwiched” together with a clear interlayer for impact 

resistance and one pane for added insulation.

• Both types can protect against UV rays, which fade furniture and carpets.

• Both types are suitable for specific hurricane zones requiring safety glazing for the 

  exterior.

• Due to its durability, laminated glass is harder to break and offers additional
  protection.

Florida’s Leading Aluminum Impact Windows Provider

The Guardian Hurricane Protection team has the experience to recommend the best 

glass and window options based on personal design, temperature needs and budgets. 

We offer free on site estimates and consultations.

When it comes to hurricane protection, Guardian Hurricane Protection is the all-in-one 

solution partner. Our team of technicians are on call 24 hours a day and are fully 

equipped with the tools to install, repair and maintain impact-resistant windows and 

doors. Our high-quality products and affordable services will keep your property 

protected and safe.

Guardian Hurricane Protection is a fully licensed and insured State of Florida 

Certified General Contractor. We are OSHA Certified, have an outstanding safety 

record and conduct regular on-site safety meetings. Our goal is zero time lost on the 

job. We are PGT Glazing Certified, EuroWall Installation Certified, an ASSA 

Member, a Nami Certified Manufacturer and a Solar Energy Contractor.

Call Guardian Hurricane Protection at 239-438-4732 or connect with us online to
schedule a free estimate and consultation.