Are hurricane windows and storm shutters comparable products?
In terms of protection, the products are comparable. However, windows are safer and more convenient because they are a “silent sentinel”—meaning you do not need to do anything with them. In the event of violent weather, you can evacuate your home immediately, and your windows will protect your valuables. Shutters require time and a lot of effort to be put up and then taken down at each threat of an approaching storm.