Hurricane Preparedness: Metal Storm Shutter Installation

Learn how to install metal storm shutter panels with this helpful how-to video from Lowe's. Aluminum hurricane shutters are a great choice due to their strong, lightweight design that are quick and easy to install. Once you install the metal storm shutter track, you can easily remove and re-install your storm shutters whenever needed.
Start off by measuring each window opening dimensions. When you have all of the measurements, take them to your local Lowe's and ask an associate whether stock panels will work or if you need to order custom storm panels. It is also important to get the correct type of mounting hardware depending on if you have a wood, brick or block exterior.
You can use build-out tracks or mount the panels horizontally. On the build-out track, mark centered holes 3" from each end and every 6" in between .Then drill the holes and mark the center of each piece. Mark a 6" vertical marks center on your house above and below the window sill. Secure the header with a concrete screw, level and add the other screws. A watertight seal can be achieved with a line of caulk. Attach the bottom track, and then you can start inserting the metal panels.
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[@JessicaWilson82]

We've had storm shutters since 'The Big 4' in '04 and tomorrow, I have to put them up for the first time in over a decade. Thanks for the easy reminder of how it all comes together. Pray for us in Brevard County.

[@PattieAnderson]

Thank you. We're recently bought a home with metal storm shutter panels, but the prior owner did not leave any instructions. This really helped me with hanging some of the shutter panels last night.

[@kyle5595]

This video made putting up shutters easy as can be. Saved my home. Thank you.

[@SpaDayBound]

thank you so much for posting this. I have a business and a home to take care of. I wish I had seen this sooner, but now I know what to do. Thank you super much

[@grahambriar3713]

Another great guide from Lowes. I have to say at Hometipster we are real fans. What I really like is that these guides are concise and so easy to follow. Top Job!

[@michaelknowles8698]

I needed a reminder before I installed m.y shutters, thanks Lowes!

[@TheJesuschuchi]

Excellent Instructions, thank you.

[@StewartsUrbanEden]

Couldn’t have explained it any easier, thank you!

[@LauriPlaysOfficial]

Now that Irma has passed through Tampa and I have TIME to prepare, I'm going to get to work on this! Doesn't look hard, but I am disabled so I can't do much work at a time. Hoping I can hold out enough to do one window at a time. Thanks for the vid!

[@irasthewarrior]

Murican ingenuity at its finest. I'd install metallic roles that can be deployed from inside the house whenever I wish.

[@omarrodriguez9538]

Many thanks for guidance

[@mechantics]

Thanks Lowe's! When researching info. that 🌱LWGardens365🌴 can utilize in order to improve upon the services offered to the historic town of Lake Worth Beach here in S. Florida, I find that your videos oftentimes are the first to introduce new and innovative products that allow us to rethink how we go about Beautifying, Maintaining, and Protecting our "Hidden Jewells" In this case, the polycarbonate material for a translucent hurricane shutter is a potentially great idea, assuming neither cost nor durability are too heavily affected. I'm certainly interested and will be stopping by your Boynton Beach location today in order to see just how much more costly it is compared to the basic corrugated ones so I can potentially share this with my existing and new clients. To any homeowner's contemplating this, I would initially suggest at the very least doing one or two windows in each main area in order to minimize the Shut-In Blues that is an all too familiar situation when the main power grid has been down for a week and a half! Even for those who have ample power generation capabilities, there's no substitute for natural sunlight.

[@ai-man212]

Trying to find a larson-style hinge/track assembly on its own has been impossible. Very frustrating.

[@Ernieunderwater]

anybody have any idea where to find the instructions???

[@mikeyero9862]

I’m thinking of starting a business on this especially in Miami it’s a good way to make money

[@ReactionFirst]

Anyone have a link for where to find the h rail and L rail that the vid is showing?

[@armandogerardohernandezpau8491]

Some body can tell me where can I buy this please ??? Am in mexico.

[@josechavac3221]

Who is here for hurricane Dorian?

[@berenicek9467]

Why wouldn’t you use the plylox clips instead of drilling into house? Is this a safer way to go?

[@robertcotton4383]

I just left lowes in orange city FL and their wasn't any one out of all the workers that are just walking around doing nothing that could help me ? I need the bottom track for a build out like in this video because i have a sill, and they looked at me like was and idiot, I tried to order and they said they never heard of it