Pricing for Shutters?

[spaglioni]

Are Bahama shutters (hurricane rated) a bit expensive or am I just an idiot? $1,800 for two installed. Thoughts?

 

[chip hagler]

Not sure, but size and location (2nd or 3rd story) may factor in. Also real or faux wood? Does seam high.

 

[chip hagler]

Oops, seem not seam. Duh.

 

[spaglioni]

Real, powder aluminum, hurricane rated, second story, dormer windows.

 

[ottomatik]

35 to 40 per sq. ft. is a fair price.

 

[justhavinfun]

Got a price a few years to do shutters - electric on 3rd floor and manual on 2nd and main floor - Almost had a heart attack when I saw $43000!!! There are some companies that use a kevlar like screen that rolls down and attaches to window with a thumbscrew that I thought was fairly reasonable..

 

[ottomatik]

The screen will still allow the window to break if it does not have enough room for deflection between the screen & glass. It will minimize the damage though by slowing down wind & rain intrusion.
Just as impact resistant glass will break if hit hard enough.

 

[spaglioni]

Got a price a few years to do shutters - electric on 3rd floor and manual on 2nd and main floor - Almost had a heart attack when I saw $43000!!! There are some companies that use a kevlar like screen that rolls down and attaches to window with a thumbscrew that I thought was fairly reasonable..

Got them through GSC Building Products. Went with Bahama style shutters that I reach out and pull in which is what I wanted. I looked at the roll-down, but it just didn't match the look I wanted (Florida cottage). So you pay for a little flair.

 

[spaglioni]

That's about what I paid. Each window was about 4 x 4 to cover. And I have to remember they are custom made, and unless I'm willing to install them on a second floor you have to pay for someone's labor.