Colonial Hurricane Shutters in Crestview, FL

Colonial shutters are the most architecturally attractive hurricane protection option available. They look like traditional decorative shutters — the kind that flank windows on classic American homes — and that's exactly what they do every day. When a storm approaches, they swing closed, lock, and provide hurricane-rated protection.

Two jobs. One product. Zero compromise on curb appeal.

How They Work

Two shutter panels are hinged on either side of the window. When open, they lay flat against the exterior wall, framing the window in a traditional colonial or plantation style. To deploy for a storm, you swing both panels to the center of the window, align them, and lock with a center throw bolt and barrel bolts at top and bottom.

Deployment takes 2–5 minutes per opening — slower than accordion shutters but manageable for a house with a normal number of openings.

Protection Ratings

Hurricane-rated colonial shutters — extruded aluminum construction — are rated for sustained winds of 150 to 175+ mph. They meet Florida Building Code impact standards and Miami-Dade NOA certification is available on qualifying models.

When properly installed and locked, colonial shutters are serious storm protection. They're not decorative-only products that happen to close — they're engineered hurricane shutters that happen to look great.

Style Options

Colonial shutters are available in louvered, raised panel, and board-and-batten styles:

• Louvered — horizontal slats with a traditional colonial look; allows some ventilation when closed
• Raised panel — solid, flat panels; maximum storm protection and the cleanest modern look
• Board-and-batten — vertical plank design with horizontal batten strips; rustic/farmhouse aesthetic

Colors run 20–30+ standard powder-coat options, including several wood-grain finishes. Your shutters can be matched to trim, siding, or any exterior color scheme.

HOA Acceptance

Colonial shutters are among the most HOA-friendly hurricane protection products. In communities where accordion shutters are rejected for aesthetic reasons, colonial shutters are frequently approved — or even required — because they look intentional rather than industrial.

If you're in a planned community or neighborhood with architectural review, colonial shutters are worth including in your consideration.

Pairing With Other Products

Many homeowners use colonial shutters on street-facing windows for curb appeal and pair them with storm panels or accordion shutters on side and rear windows where appearance matters less. This approach maximizes the aesthetic benefit of colonials while keeping the overall project cost down.

Your contractor can lay out the options during the estimate.

Get a Free Estimate

Call (850) 801-5890 or use our contact form. We'll assess your home's openings, discuss your style preferences, and give you a clear price for colonial shutters alone or in combination with other products.