Shutter Outlet

06/01/2026

Customers often ask how long the installation will take.
The obvious answer is that it depends on the number of openings, but there are other factors as well. Do old or existing shutters have to be removed before the new ones can be installed? Do old tracks and storm panel hardware need to be removed? That number could be in the hundreds, depending on the number of openings and sizes. Sometimes, when new accordion-fold shutters are being installed, the stacking of the shutters covers the old hardware, and it doesn't need to be removed. With roll-down shutters, side channels are required, and storm panel hardware must be removed in most cases.
Some openings may require a build-out, which is needed when an opening isn't flush with the walls. The buildout could be anywhere from a couple of inches to more in some cases.
With the roll-down shutters, a motor is often required to operate a heavy shutter. In that case, an electrician is required and should be scheduled for the day of the installation. Weather conditions can stop an installation as power tools are used, and we won't risk having our crews working in a thunderstorm.
In some cases, when working on multiple levels over 50 feet high, a lift may be needed, which takes time to set up and move several times, depending on the number of openings. A mechanism known as angel wings can sometimes be used and may require a glass company to remove the glass window for installation and to replace it when the shutters are completed. Another way to install is to use scaffolding with a walk plank, which workers use when the height is too great for ladders but not high enough for a lift.
So, back to the question: how long will it take to install your new shutters? In a perfect world, with a house having ten shutters to install, the answer would be one, maybe one and a half days if all goes well. But if any of the above-mentioned issues are required, it could take a little longer.
All shutter installations are required to file a notice of commencement, including the completion date, so that a county or city code compliance officer can visit the worksite and inspect the job. He's looking for proper hardware that meets Florida's building code requirements and is inspecting the engineered drawings for the shutter systems to ensure all materials comply with that code. If we've received the inspector's approval, he signs off on the job, and our work is done. In rare cases, if something is wrong, the inspector will red-flag the job, and all work stops until the issue is corrected. It is in the customer's best interest to ensure everything is done in accordance with Florida building code requirements.
I hope I've answered your questions about the installation time for your new shutters. If I haven't and you have more questions, contact us. We will be happy to answer them.
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05/30/2026

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CHOSE SHUTTER OUTLET TO SAVE BIG WITH OUR PRE-SEASON PRICING. SINCE 1971, WE HAVE PROVEN TO OUR CUSTOMERS OUR MAIN GOAL IS QUALITY PRODUCTS, EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, AND A PROMISE TO BE HERE WHEN WE'RE NEEDED.
AS WE HEAD INTO THE 2026 HURRICANE SEASON, HUNDREDS, IF NOT THOUSANDS, OF HOME OWNERS AREN'T YET PROTECTED AGAINST SEVERE WINDS WITH SPEEDS THAT CAN REACH OVER 150 MPH. WHETHER IT'S A CATEGORY 1-2- 3-4 OR 5, EVERYONE OF THEM CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS.
THE PEAK OF THE SEASON COMES IN SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER, WHEN THINGS HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO GET NASTY AND HAVE ALSO BEEN PROVEN TO BE THE STRONGEST STORMS ON RECORD. IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO MAKE THE DECISION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, NO MATTER WHAT MONTH IT MAY BE.
ITS ALSO NEVER TO LATE TO BE ASSURED THE COMPANY YOU CHOSE IS FULLY LICENCED AND INSURED WITH A VALID FLORIDA CONTRACTORS LICENCE. MAKE CERTAIN ALL PERMITS ARE PULLED AND REQUEST TO SEE THE ENGINEERED DRAWINGS WHEN REQUESTED. MOST HOAS DEMAND TO SEE THEM WHEN APPROVING A CUSTOMER'S REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO INSTALL SHUTTERS.
PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY AND YOURSELF FROM FLY-BY-NIGHT CONTRACTORS WHO WILL TELL YOU PERMITS AREN'T REQUIRED, INSPECTIONS AREN'T NEEDED, AND THEY CAN'T PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAMES OF PREVIOUS CUSTOMERS, TELLING YOU IT'S LIKE DOCTOR-PATIENT PRIVILEGED INFORMATION. TAKING THE TIME TO DO YOUR DUE DILIGENCE ON ANY COMPANY IS THE RIGHT WAY TO KNOW WHO YOU'RE DOING BUSINESS WITH.
CONTACT SHUTTER OUTLET TODAY FOR A FREE IN-HOME EVALUATION.
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05/29/2026

WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS MONDAY, THE FIRST DAY OF THE 2026 HURRICANE SEASON. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE LAST OPPORTUNITY YOU WILL HAVE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PRE-SEASON PRICES. WE ARE EXTENDING THIS PROGRAM AN ADDITIONAL TWO DAYS BECAUSE WE ARE CLOSED ON WEEKENDS. HOPEFULLY A LOT OF POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SUBSTANTIAL PRICE REDUCTIONS IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND GET THE BALL ROLLING.
WE MAINTAIN AND SERVICE ALL BRANDS OF SHUTTERS AND OFFER EXTENDED WARRANTIES ON JOBS SOLD BY SHUTTER COMPANIES WHO ARE NO LONGER IN BUSINESS.
THERE ARE NO TIME RESTRICTIONS ON OUR STORM PANEL TRADE-IN PROGRAM FOR CLIENTS WANTING TO UPGRADE TO OTHER STYLES.
FROM PANELS TO ACCORDION FOLD SYSTEMS TO ROLL DOWN SHUTTERS TO BAHAMA AND COLONIAL STYLES AND HURRICANE-RATED SCREENS, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED. CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE IN-HOME EVALUATION.

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05/28/2026

THREE DAYS AND EYES WILL BE ON THE TROPICS.
EVERYONE, INCLUDING US, IS HOPING FOR A QUIET HURRICANE SEASON. WE FELT LIKE WE'VE HELPED DOZENS OF PROPERTY OWNERS LIKE YOU WITH OUR PRE-SEASON PRICING PROGRAM, AS WELL AS OUR STORM PANEL TRADE-IN OPTION. EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE JUST A FEW DAYS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE PROGRAMS, YOU CAN STILL CONTACT US FOR PRE-SEASON PRICES.
FROM JUNE FIRST THROUGH NOVEMBER, PRICES WILL HOPEFULLY NOT GO UP MUCH, BUT THE REALITY IS, WITH THE TARRIFS AND SHIPS LOADED WITH ALUMINUM UNABLE TO GAIN ENTRY INTO PORT, WE CAN'T BE CERTAIN WHAT'S GOING TO HAPPEN. OUR SUPPLIERS KEEP US IN THE LOOP, ADVISING US IF AND WHEN PRICES WILL RISE OR REMAIN AS THEY ARE FOR NOW.
STARTING ON JUNE FIRST, YOUR OPTIONS SHOULD INCLUDE LOCKING IN A PRICE THAT WILL BE HONORED NO MATTER HOW MANY PRICE CHANGES OCCUR, WITH THE ONLY NEGATIVE BEING THE AMOUNT OF TIME IT COULD TAKE TO INSTALL YOUR SHUTTERS. DEPENDING ON MATERIALS ARRIVING IN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME, HOW MANY CONTRACTS ARE BEFORE YOURS AND HOW LONG IT TAKES FOR PERMITS TO BE PROCESED AND APPROVED ARE ALL FACTORS AS TO WHEN YOUR SHUTTERS ARE INSTALLED. THIS TIME OF YEAR IS CRUCIAL TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTIES, AND WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU DO THAT.

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05/26/2026

A Category One hurricane has winds of 74-95 MPH. AND WILL PRODUCE SOME DAMAGE
A Category Two hurricane will have winds of 96-110 MPH. WITH EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WINDS.
A CATEGORY THREE HAS WINDS OF 111-129 MPH AND DEVASTATING DAMAGE
A CATEGORY FOUR HAS WINDS OF 130-167 MPH, AND CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE WILL OCCUR
A CATEGORY FIVE HAS WINDS OF 157 OR HIGHER, AND CATASTROPHIC DAMAGE WILL OCCUR

THOSE NUMBERS ARE NOT JUST GOOD GUESSES, THEY ARE SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN USING THE LATEST IN STORM PREDICTION TECHNOLOGY. WHICH BEGS THE QUESTION TO THE NON-BELIEVERS: WHY HAVE TENS OF THOUSANDS OF EDUCATED PEOPLE WHO HAVE DONE THEIR OWN RESEARCH BELIEVE THE BEST CHANCE FOR MINIMAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY IS TO COVER ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH CODE-APPROVED SHUTTERS? PROBABLY BECAUSE THEY WORK.
THERES STILL TIME TO PLACE AN ORDER AND BE ASSURED OF INSTALLATION WELL BEFORE THE SEASON PEAKS MID SEPTEMBER THROUGH OCTOBER. CONTACT US TODAY FOR YOUR FREE IN-HOME EVALUATION.

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05/22/2026

Down to single digits before the start of the 2026 hurricane season.

The reason for the stopwatch isn't to make you nervous; it's to make you aware of potential storms that may or may not affect our coast. The forecasters are predicting a slow season, and that's great news, especially for those of us who have seen firsthand the damage a hurricane can blow our way. Last night's world news showed the devastation a hurricane can cause, highlighting counties over the last few years that suffered millions of dollars in damage, even billions, in hard-hit areas, including Brevard County.

We are in business to help homeowners protect their properties and businesses to the best of our abilities by offering the very best products available today. Most of the time, we like to tell ourselves that nothing bad will happen, and for the most part, that's true. We've dodged the bullet more than once, but it only takes one. And that is the one we want to help you protect.

Believe what you will, protect what you should, and always be prepared for the worst. There's still time to take advantage of our pre-season pricing, so contact us today for your free in-home evaluation.

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05/20/2026

11 DAYS UNTIL THE 2026 HURRICANE SEASON STARTS TO WAKE UP.

Hopefully, many people have already taken precautions to protect their homes and businesses with Florida building code-approved shutters and screens. Those folks can rest easy knowing they've done everything possible to protect their property. For those still on the fence about shutters, you may want to make a decision and move forward, as our pre-season prices are quickly coming to an end.

Trying to decide what style of shutters or screens you may want comes with a lot of questions, too many to answer via Facebook. It's a wise choice to allow us to provide you with a no-cost in-home quote and answer all of your concerns. We've been doing this since 1971, so we're sure we have the answers you seek. Contact us today and jump off that fence.

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05/19/2026

JUST 12 DAYS

That's all that remains until pre-season pricing is gone.

A recap of what we're offering is as follows.

guaranteed lowest prices, storm panel trade-ins, service on all brands of shutters, warranties for customers whose shutter company is out of business, and a variety of building code-approved products, including accordion folds, roll downs, storm panels in steel, aluminum, and clear Lexan as well as bahamas and coloniala styles.

Serving Brevard County and beyond since 1971. Fully licensed and insured, all documents are available upon request should your HOA request them. We will also provide engineered drawings and specifications for all shutter styles.

We offer group discounts for three or more customers in subdivisions and three or more customers in condominiums. A generous referral fee is paid to anyone who refers us once the job is complete.

With all of these incentives, there should be no reason to put things off. The time is right now to prepare your home or business for any possible hurricane damage. Mother Nature will be waking up soon. Are you ready?

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05/18/2026

13 DAYS AND EYES WILL BE TRAINED ON THE TROPICS

Why is it that Christmas seems to take forever to arrive, but the hurricane season always seems to be just around the corner? Maybe because it's not something we look forward to. But no matter the time of year, it's never too early or too late to protect your home and property. Our pre-season pricing program has been a great success, but it's coming to a close in less than two weeks. There's never been a better time to purchase a variety of products, including accordion-fold shutters, roll-down systems, and both Bahama and colonial styles. We also offer hurricane screens and storm panels in steel, aluminum, and clear Lexan.

Serving Brevard County and beyond since 1971, Shutter Outlet has you covered. We offer service for all brands, as well as yearly maintenance programs, not only for our customers but also for those whose shutter companies have closed, leaving their customers high and dry. To all of you in that situation, Shutter Outlet offers a program that keeps your shutters in perfect condition and provides a renewable annual warranty.

Our low price guarantee program assures you of receiving the absolute lowest possible price without putting us out of business. It's simple, just get a quote or two from any licensed and insured shutter company that will provide you with all documents, like their business license and proof of liability insurance. An engineered drawing of any style shutter is proof that you're getting a Florida code-approved product. Get those quotes, then allow us to review them, and when comparing apples to apples, we guarantee the lowest possible price, period. What do you have to lose?

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05/15/2026

16 days to go before the start of the 2026 hurricane season. ARE YOU PREPARED?
Don't be one of those last-minute people who wait until the winds are blowing. The type who believes sheets of plywood will keep their home safe. Haven't you seen pictures on the news of sheets of plywood being ripped off a house and becoming what you're trying to prevent, flying debris? There's a reason why hurricane shutters go through rigorous testing; some take years to get approval under the Florida building codes. And no shutter can be installed unless it has the testing results and engineered drawings required to certify that it's a real hurricane shutter, not a knockoff. The same holds for using tape to protect your windows, as history has shown that tape will do little in a strong storm and could easily blow the glass in, leaving larger pieces to gain entry into your home.
The cold, hard truth is that if windows and doors aren't protected, there's a strong possibility that as the force of the storm slams through those openings, it's possible the roof will lift off the building, and that's catastrophic. Don't be fooled by shutter companies that, when asked to produce all the testing documents, tell you verbally everything they sell is tested; don't fall for that. Insist on seeing all documents pertaining to the product, as well as the shutter company's credentials, including a Florida license and liability insurance. A copy of the engineered drawings is also recommended.
Know who you're doing business with, and don't hesitate to ask for all documents to ensure the product they're offering is the real deal.
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