These are the strong panels that fold open to protect your windows.
Accordion hurricane shutters maintenance.
If you do not perform this maintenance the thumbscrews will seize against the locking pins and you will not be able to close your shutter.
If you re considering installing accordion hurricane shutters on your home or you already have them routine maintenance today means you won t need to scramble for protection in june.
Wash these slats twice a year with warm water soap and a soft brush.
30 you can prepare your home now for the next set of storms.
Wash with warm water soap and a soft brush at least twice a year.
Even though the official hurricane season runs from june 1 to nov.
The other main moving element of your accordion shutters are the slats or ribs of your shutters.
There are two main accordion shutter maintenance points.
To keep the joints of your storm shutters operable spray them down with fresh water.
Lubricating the thumbscrews will ensure that you can remove your locking pins to close the accordion shutter.
Every one of the folds of the accordion has a joint and you need to keep those joints or hinges clean all the time.