Bahama and Colonial Decorative Impact Shutters

Decorative shutters are special ordered and therefore take longer to get from the factory about 8 -10 weeks. These times are estimates based on prior orders and can change at any given time due to supply and demand. In slower times, many orders are completed sooner than these estimates whereas in busy times the orders may take longer than estimated. 

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Bahama shutters are a great addition to any property as they enhance the look and design of your home or business while providing maximum hurricane protection and permanent shade from the sun at the same time. By keeping the sun’s constant rays from hitting your windows, Bahama shutters can lower your energy bill and keep your home cooler throughout the year. Bahama Shutters can also be used for privacy as their unique design allows homeowners to see out but not allow outsiders to see in.

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Bahama Shutters are attached to your home with a strong hinge above your window and can be easily maneuvered to be fully open, partially open, or fully closed - all within seconds via the adjustable Bahama Shutters arms (Included).  If the opening is more than 42 inches or a sill or other obstruction prevents the shutter from closing or being held flat to the wall, mullions and/or bracket build-out may be required to adjust the shutter system.  Using a very durable powder coat system you have 17 different color choices to accentuate your home or leave them unfinished for a more modern look.

 

All of our hurricane rated Bahama Shutters are made from high grade 6063-T6 aluminum and are designed to withstand the harsh sun, wind, rain, and salt air without deteriorating. Top rated in the industry we provide Bertha Bahama Shutters - considered by many to be the best and most trusted brand of decorative shutters.

We currently offer three types of Bahama Shutters:

• Impact Rated HVHZ HVHZ, or High Velocity Hurricane Zone, has been defined as Miami-Dade and Broward County Florida Only.  

• Impact Rated Non-HVHZ  Non-HVHZ, or Non-High Velocity Hurricane Zone, has been defined as all locations other than Miami-Dade and Broward County Florida.

• Decorative Only Non-Impact shutters cannot be claimed as hurricane shutters for the purposes of reduced insurance premiums however, they still provide all of the other benefits that Bahama shutters offer - like protection from the sun, architectural curb appeal, increased home value and privacy. In addition, they do not require permitting from your local municipality

 

Impact Rated Bertha HVHZ Bahama shutters have a "Z" shaped blade and either a vented backing or solid backing on the back side of the shutter.  This backing provides additional strength to protect the opening from the stronger winds, rain, and air pressure found in the high velocity hurricane zones.  This backing is one of the reasons why Bertha Bahama Shutters are the best and strongest in the industry! Bertha HVHZ rated shutters have the highest rated maximum leeward pressure of 100 PSF. This is the highest in the industry and is much higher than many of its competitors!

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Bertha Bahama Non-HVHZ shutters have a 1" or 2" Blade and are approved for all other Florida locations. Impact Rated Non-HVHZ shutters are not required to have this backing, however, they do have a screen on the back side of the shutter which provides an additional wind barrier to deflect the strong winds and rain from the opening. Impact Rated HVHZ Bahama Shutter can have either a vented backing or solid backing for the back of the Bahama Shutter.  Vented backing has holes to allow light though while solid backing does not.

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Hinges come in Four (4) sizes - standard, a build-out (either 1/4” or 1”) and flat. The standard hinge is the most common and holds the shutter flat against the wall.  A build out hinge “builds out” or pushes out the shutter either 1/4” or 1” away from wall. Build-out hinges are generally used if you have a window sill or other type of obstruction that prevents the shutter from being held directly against the wall. A flat hinge is used to attach a Bahama shutter to a ceiling.

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Hinges come in Four (4) sizes - standard, a build-out (either 1/4” or 1”) and flat. The standard hinge is the most common and holds the shutter flat against the wall.  A build out hinge “builds out” or pushes out the shutter either 1/4” or 1” away from wall. Build-out hinges are generally used if you have a windowsill or other type of obstruction that prevents the shutter from being held directly against the wall. A flat hinge is used to attach a Bahama shutter to a ceiling.

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For 2nd and 3rd floor locations, it is advisable to select the rear slide rod access location (not pictured). This allows the Bahama Shutter to be secured by opening the window from inside the house and locking the shutter down without the need for a ladder. A build-out hinge may be necessary to allow adequate access to the slide rod from inside the house. 

The channel bracket and the hinge are powder coated to the same color as the shutter.

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