Interactive Shutter Tool
 

Window & Door Protection

Protecting windows and doors is an important part of any plan to prevent or reduce wind damage. While many window and door protection product options exist, getting started can be confusing and cost comparisons can be time-consuming. The window and door tool offers homeowners two ways to calculate the approximate cost of six different product types – plywood shutters, metal panels, accordion shutters, Colonial/swing shutters, electric roll down shutters or impact-resistant glass.

Homeowners can select from either the easy link or comprehensive tool to get an approximate cost. Please note that all costs are approximate, include installation charges and are based on an average price derived from three vendors. Homeowners should check with local distributors for more information.

 
There are two versions of the Blueprint for Safety Window Protection Cost Tool. Please review the descriptions of the tools below and select the one that you find appropriate:
Easy Tool
Comprehensive Tool
The easy tool requires that you know the livable square footage of your home. This tool will provide a very rough estimate for each type of protection tool.

To begin the Easy Tool, click the link below:

The comprehensive tool requires that you know how many windows you have in the following categories:
  • Small Window (3' x 4')
  • Medium Window (4' x 6')
  • Large Window (6' x 6')
  • Doors (3' x 6'6")

You will also be required to know which type of protection tool you would like to use from the following types:

  • Plywood Shutters
  • Commercial Metal Panel Shutters
  • Accordion Shutters
  • Swing (Colonial) Shutters
  • Electric Roll Down Shutters
  • Impact-Resistant Windows & Doors

This tool will give you a much more accurate estimate of how much it will cost to protect your home. Although it is still just an estimate.

To begin the Comprehensive Tool, click the link below:

 
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