How Do You Make Bahama Shutters?
Bahama shutters give maximum shade and ventilation–a great combination if you live in a tropical or desert area where the sun is bright and the days are hot. While bright colors make them decorative, these shutters are also strong enough to shelter windows during foul weather. With some homework and added expenditure, skilled homeowners can build their own hurricane code-compliant shutters. Plan ahead and simplify your task. If you are planning to build Bahama (also called Bermuda or “Tropical” shutters) to be used as storm shutters, check with your local building codes to find out what type of wood, hardware and construction specifications you must meet before beginning. Florida has a statewide code for these exterior shutters, but in some areas, cities publish these requirements. In all cases, Bahama shutters must be designed to fit inside the building frame over the window frame so when closed, the surface of the shutter forms a single surface with the building face. Design your sh
