Kestrel Wood Hurricane Shutters


All Kestrel Exterior shutters can be supplied with an impact resistant membrane to provide hurricane protection.  Completely custom sized, this hurricane panel can be used with all of our different shutter styles, including operable plantation louvers, as well as historic reproductions, custom design and even your existing shutters.
 


Key Features

  • Exceeds Dade County requirements
  • Less expensive than metal hurricane shutters
  • Custom sized
  • Easily trimmed in the field if needed
  • Can Be fitted to all Kestrel shutter styles as well as custom designs
  • Attaches to the backside of the shutters so it will not deter from the beauty of your shutters
  • Can be fitted to your existing shutters 
  • Historic Reproductions can now meet local hurricane regulations
  • Paintable
  • Added security from forced entry

National Certified Testing Laboratories

Testing was conducted on the fiberglass impact resistant membrane by the National Certified Testing Laboratories in Orlando, Florida.  The results were that the "product was successfully tested in and exceeded The Dade County Building Code Compliance Office Protocols:

  • PA 201-94 Impact Test Procedures

  • PA 202-94 Criteria for Testing Impact & Non Impact Resistant Building Envelope Components using Uniform Static Air Pressure

  • PA 203-94 Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading

  • "Impact" design pressure rating of +60/-55 psf

FAQ for Wood Hurricane Shutters
  • How much does the hurricane panel weigh?   -answer
  • From what material is the hurricane panel made?  -answer
  • Is there a minimum order?  -answer
  • How do I attach the hurricane panel?  -answer
  • Do I have to use special hinges to hang my shutters with the hurricane panels attached?  -answer
  • Can I use the hurricane panels on Bermuda/Bahaman style shutters?  -answer
  • Does the hurricane panel have the "rubber stamp" of approval from Dade County?  -answer
  • Do you have any test data that I can show my local building officials?  -answer

Pricing for Hurricane Panels

The impact resistant Hurricane Panels are available two ways;  custom sized and cut to length rolls.

Custom Sized - $8.64/square foot
  • Custom widths between 12" and 48"
  • Custom unlimited length
  • 125 square foot minimum orderClick here to order Kestrel Wood Closet Doors
 Cut to Length Rolls - $6.75/square foot
  • Widths of 12",16", 24", 32" and 48"
  • Custom unlimited length
  • 150 square foot minimum order
  • Call 800.494.4321 to order

Please Note: Freight can add an average of $2 to $3/square foot.
We will email you a freight quote prior to processing your order.

Shutter Designs                  


3.1/2" Operable Californian Louver 2.1/2" Operable Plantation Louver 1.7/8" Operable Traditional Louver 3.1/2" Fixed Californian Louver 2.1/2" Fixed Plantation Louver 1.7/8" Fixed Traditional Louver European Fixed 2.1/2" Louver with kick-out European Fixed 1.7/8" Louver with kick-out European Fixed 2.1/2" over Tongue & Groove
Colonial Raised Panel with trim Traditional Raised Panel, trim on back Flat Panel with trim Philadelphia Federal with trim Board & Batten with air gap Board & Batten European Board & Batten with breadboard top European Board & Batten with diamond cut-out European Fixed 1.7/8" over Tongue & Groove

 

 

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