Bahama shutters hinge at the top and prop open at an angle, giving daily shade, airflow and privacy. When a storm approaches, you release the prop arm, drop the shutter and latch it.
This is the defining look of Caribbean architecture, and it is the system most likely to satisfy an association board on the first submission. Available decorative or fully impact-rated in any standard RAL powder-coat color.
From $44 / sq ft installed — $44 per sq ft decorative · $60 per sq ft impact-rated
Features
- Permanent shade cuts interior cooling load
- One-person deployment from outside
- Fixed-blade, articulating or solid panel options
- Decorative or fully impact-rated builds
Best for
- HOA and villa communities with appearance rules
- Sun-exposed west and south elevations
- Owners who want curb appeal plus protection
Specifications
- Heavy-gauge aluminum frames and blades
- Stainless piano hinge across the full head
- Adjustable stainless prop arms
- Any standard RAL powder-coat color
Frequently asked questions
Decorative units are built for shade and looks. Rated units use heavier extrusion, tested hardware and a Design Pressure specific anchoring pattern so they qualify for code compliance and insurance credits.
Propped open they filter direct sun while keeping the view and breeze. Most owners report cooler rooms without feeling closed in.