Installing Roller Window Shutters

Roller window shutters are an attractive way to make your home secure from break-ins and violent weather. Insurance companies favor policy holders who take steps to minimize the risk of losses, so ask your insurer or agent whether installing roller window shutters qualifies you for credits that could reduce the cost of your Hawaii home insurance.

There are two types of roller shutter for windows: manual shutters that have a winder mechanism for opening and closing, and electric shutters that are operated using either a control panel or a remote control device. Manual shutters are less expensive than electric shutters but are less convenient because each shutter has to be operated individually.

A person with DIY skills can often install manual roller shutters. Roller shutter installation kits may be purchased complete with all components and fittings and detailed instructions on measuring windows and installing shutters. The tools you will need are fairly basic and are likely to be found in any DIY enthusiast’s tool collection. The key to successfully fitting roller shutters to windows is meticulous, accurate measurement; mistakes in measurement can be costly if you have to discard a shutter because it doesn’t fit properly and start over.

Wiring electric roller shutters is not a do-it-yourself project. Hire a licensed electrician to wire the electrical components of the system so that your electric roller shutters are installed legally in compliance with local codes and do not compromise your Hawaii home insurance.
 

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