Colonial Aluminum Hurricane Shutters
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Aluminum colonial hurricane shutter
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Colonial aluminium impact shutter
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Colonial louvered decorative shutter
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Open colonial shutters with divider rail
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Closed & secured with storm bars
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Open tan colonial aluminum shutters
Description
Colonial aluminum shutters mount on hinges at the sides of a window and swing open against the exterior wall. When needed, the shutters can be closed over the window and secured with storm bars or optional pin latches.
ShutterLand offers Colonial aluminum shutters in both hurricane impact-rated and decorative-only configurations. Hurricane shutters use reinforced 1.5-inch louvers and approved closure systems for protection from high winds and windborne debris. Decorative shutters use hollow louvers and are intended for appearance, shade, privacy and everyday functional use rather than hurricane protection.
All Colonial aluminum shutters are made to order based on the selected dimensions, configuration, louver style, hardware, and finish.
Hurricane-rated configurations are available under Florida Product Approvals FL 42400.1-R0 and FL 42400.2-R0 and Texas Department of Insurance Product Evaluation TDI-4031. The appropriate approval depends on the shutter dimensions, configuration, design pressure, mounting substrate, anchors, locking method and installation.
For more information about impact-rated systems, see Aluminum Hurricane Shutters.
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Dimensions
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Width
Unit: 8″ – 77″
0.25″ increments
Configuration:
1 Shutter: 8″ – 19.25″
2 Shutters: 16″ – 38.5″
3 Shutters: 24″ – 57.75″
4 Shutters: 32″ – 77″
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Height
21 – 96.625″
1.375″ increments
(Heights over 88″ are not hurricane rated)
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Louvers
1.5″ louvers
Spaced on 1.375” centers
0.3125″ thick
Fixed 25° angle
0.25″ space between louvers
0.06″ reinforced louver walls
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Side Stiles
2″ wide
Hollow with 0.04″ thick walls
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Top & Bottom Rails
2″ high
Hollow with 0.04″ thick walls
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Horizontal Divider Rail
Optional (+$)
2″ height, location custom
Hollow with 0.04 thick walls
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Selection of a divider rail will increase the shutter by 0.75″
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Shutter Depth
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Width
Unit Hinged: 8″ – 88″
0.5″ increments
Configuration:
1 Shutter: 8″ – 22″
2 Shutters: 16″ – 44″
3 Shutters: 24″ – 66″
4 Shutters: 32″ – 77″
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Fixed shutter: 8″ – 22″
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Height
22.125 – 95.625″
1.5″ increments
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Louvers
1.5″ louvers
Spaced on 1.5” centers
0.3125″ thick
Fixed 25° angle
0.25″ space between louvers
0.06″ louver walls
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Side Stiles
2″ wide
Hollow with 0.04″ thick walls
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Top & Bottom Rails
2″ high
Hollow with 0.04″ thick walls
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Horizontal Divider Rail
Optional (+$)
2″ height, location custom
Hollow with 0.04 thick walls
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Selection of a divider rail will increase the shutter by 0.625″
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Shutter Depth
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Width
Unit Hinged: 8″ – 88″
0.5″ increments
Configuration:
1 Shutter: 8″ – 22″
2 Shutters: 16″ – 44″
3 Shutters: 24″ – 66″
4 Shutters: 32″ – 77″
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Fixed shutter: 8″ – 22″
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Height
26.5 – 95.875″
1.875″ increments
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Louvers
2″ louvers
Spaced on 1.875” centers
0.375″ thick
Fixed 20° angle
0.25″ space between louvers
0.05″ louver walls
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Side Stiles
2″ wide
Hollow with 0.04″ thick walls
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Top & Bottom Rails
2″ high
Hollow with 0.04″ thick walls
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Horizontal Divider Rail
Optional (+$)
2″ height, location custom
Hollow with 0.04 thick walls
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Shutter Depth
Colonial Aluminum Shutter Types
Colonial aluminum shutters are available in two primary configurations: hurricane impact-rated and decorative only.
Hurricane Impact-Rated Shutters
Hurricane shutters are constructed with reinforced 1.5-inch louvers and are designed to close over the window when storm protection is needed. The shutters are secured in the closed position with storm bars or an optional integrated pin-latch system.
These shutters are engineered and evaluated as complete systems. Hurricane protection depends on using an approved shutter configuration and installing it according to the applicable engineering requirements.
Decorative Aluminum Shutters
Decorative Colonial shutters provide a similar appearance and can still be installed on hinges for functional everyday operation. The primary construction difference is the louvers. Decorative louvers are hollow and do not contain the internal reinforcement used in the hurricane impact-rated louvers.
Decorative shutters are available with 1.5-inch or 2-inch louvers. They can be installed with functional hinges or mounted in a stationary position with fixed brackets.
Decorative-only shutters are not hurricane-rated and should not be relied on for hurricane opening protection.
Construction of Colonial Aluminum Shutters
Colonial aluminum shutters are constructed from extruded 6063-T6 aluminum alloy. The shutter frame consists of vertical side stiles connected to top and bottom horizontal rails. The assembled shutter is approximately 1.25 inches deep.
The 2-inch-wide stiles and 2-inch-high rails are hollow aluminum extrusions with approximately 0.04-inch-thick walls. Frame corners are mitered and joined with internal corner keys or inserts, industrial-grade structural adhesive and 3/16-inch rivets. This creates a rigid frame without relying on the louvers to hold the shutter together.
The most significant construction difference between hurricane-rated and decorative shutters is inside the louvers.
Hurricane impact-rated shutters use fixed 1.5-inch aluminum louvers with 0.06-inch walls and internal reinforcing webs. The internal reinforcement increases the strength of the louver for impact resistance.
Decorative-only shutters use hollow aluminum louvers without the internal reinforcement required for the hurricane-rated configuration. Decorative shutters are available with either 1.5-inch or 2-inch louvers.
Functional Colonial shutters are assembled with the side hinges attached. Hurricane shutters also include the closure hardware specified with the order so the panels can be secured across the opening when storm protection is required.
Hurricane Testing and Product Approvals
ShutterLand Colonial aluminum hurricane shutters are available under two Florida Product Approvals:
FL 42400.2-R0 — Approved for High-Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) applications.
FL 42400.1-R0 — Impact-resistant configuration approved for applications outside the HVHZ.
The shutters are also listed under Texas Department of Insurance Product Evaluation TDI-4031.
An approval number alone does not mean every shutter size and installation qualifies. Maximum dimensions, allowable design pressures, mounting substrates, anchors, panel configurations and closure methods are established by the applicable engineering documents.
The required approval and design pressure should be confirmed for the specific building location before ordering and installation.
Learn more about the testing and approval requirements for aluminum hurricane shutters.
How to Measure Colonial Aluminum Shutters
Functional Colonial aluminum shutters are ordered as a complete unit, using the overall width and height of all shutter panels together.
Depending on the width of the opening, a unit can contain one, two, three or four shutter panels. Multiple panels can fold together to reduce the amount of wall space needed beside a wide window.
Accurate dimensions are especially important when the shutters will be used for hurricane protection because the finished unit must cover the opening and meet the requirements of the applicable engineered installation.
Follow the complete Colonial aluminum shutter measuring instructions before ordering.
Decorative shutters installed with fixed brackets are ordered as individual shutter panels rather than complete functional units.
Colonial Shutter Unit Configuration
The unit configuration determines how many shutter panels cover the window and the direction in which they open.
Narrow openings may require only one shutter on each side, while wider openings can use multiple hinged panels that fold together. Available configurations are displayed in the ordering area based on the selected unit width.
When multiple shutters fold together on one side of an opening, sufficient wall space is needed for the folded panels.
Colonial Shutter Divider Rail
A divider rail is a horizontal member that separates the louvers into upper and lower sections. It changes the appearance of the shutter but is not generally required for structural support.
A divider rail can be centered or positioned at a custom location. For a custom location, measure from the bottom of the shutter to the desired center of the divider rail.
Because the louvers occur at fixed intervals, the final divider rail location may shift slightly from the requested dimension to coordinate with the louver spacing.
Colonial Aluminum Shutter Hinges
Functional Colonial shutters arrive with the side hinges attached to the shutter.
A standard hinge is generally used when a single shutter panel swings directly against the wall.
A 1-inch build-out hinge provides additional clearance and is used when the installation requires the shutter to project farther from the mounting surface. Build-out hinges are also required for configurations where multiple shutter panels fold together.
Review the Colonial aluminum shutter installation instructions for mounting and clearance information.
How Do Colonial Hurricane Shutters Lock?
Hurricane shutters must be secured across the opening using the closure system specified for the approved configuration.
Storm Bars
Storm bars span across the closed shutter unit and reinforce the panels for hurricane protection. They are removable and can be stored when the shutters are open during normal use.
Storm bars are standard with hurricane shutters and optional for some decorative configurations.
Pin Latches
An optional pin-latch system uses vertical sliding bolts integrated into the shutters. The bolts engage receiving brackets above and below the shutter unit to secure the panels in the closed position.
Pin latches can be configured for outside or inside access.
For inside access, the shutter dimensions and latch location must allow the adjustment mechanism to be reached through the open window.
Powder-Coated Aluminum Shutter Colors
Colonial aluminum shutters receive a factory-applied powder-coated finish.
There are 20 standard RAL colors plus more than 170 additional RAL colors available as custom selections. The finish has approximately a 40% gloss level.
View the complete selection of exterior aluminum shutter colors.
Optional Epoxy Prime Coat
An optional epoxy primer can be applied between the aluminum surface and powder-coated finish.
The primer provides an additional intermediate layer that promotes adhesion of the finish system and is particularly worth considering for shutters installed in coastal environments exposed to salt and moisture.
Installing Colonial Aluminum Shutters
Functional Colonial shutters install on hinges positioned along the sides of the window. Once installed, the shutters should swing freely between the open position against the wall and the closed position across the window.
Hurricane-rated shutters must be installed according to the applicable product approval and engineering requirements. Mounting substrate, fastener type, anchor spacing, shutter overlap and clearance from the protected opening can affect the approved installation.
Building attachment fasteners are not included because the appropriate fastener depends on the wall and mounting substrate.
See the complete Colonial aluminum shutter installation instructions before installation.
Caring for Aluminum Exterior Shutters
Powder-coated aluminum shutters require relatively little routine maintenance. Periodically wash the shutters with mild soap and clean water, then rinse thoroughly.
Coastal installations should be rinsed more frequently to remove accumulated salt. Hinges and closure hardware should also be periodically inspected to confirm that the shutters continue to open, close and lock properly.
Avoid abrasive pads, harsh chemicals and strong solvents that can damage the powder-coated finish.
See Exterior Shutter Care & Maintenance for additional information.
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