Why Buy BSI Shutter Systems

Frequently asked questions: “How do my shutters compare to the others on the market” the following will give you an idea of the difference in construction, installation, and closing requirements

BSI Hurricane Shutters do not use-extruded slats that require additional lexan or aluminum backing (slotted or solid) to pass the large and small missile tests.  Our slats are 1/4” x 1” solid structural aluminum flat bar withstanding the impact tests without the added backing material, allowing you to see through the entire fixed slat opening between each slat (width, perpendicular opening between each fixed lat is 1/8”, ) with no obstructions.  The opening in-between each fixed slat at the 45-degree angle is 1/2"

BSI Hurricane Shutters do not require additional locking bars or clips for “Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved”.  All parts remain with our shutter systems either open or closed, no off site storage

BSI Hurricane Shutters do not use pop rivets or screws in the assembly of our shutter, each connection, welded then sanded to a smooth finish

BSI, Bahama, Colonial, and Bahama over Colonial Hurricane or FBC Decorative Shutter Systems close from the inside of the building with single hung, double hung, or horizontal sliding windows and in swing doors.  Outside closing for awning, casement, or fixed windows, and out swing doors

One-shutter company states on their web site, “The Ultra Hinged Colonial Shutter is the only colonial style shutter to pass the stringent Dade and Broward county impact and wind loading tests”.  I regret to inform them, that our shutter system required only 4 sets of hinges for a shutter 11’-1” high with no locking bars or tie down brackets to secure the shutter to the structure for the “Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval”, check for your self at www.miamidade.gov/buildingcode/

Comparing Briscoe Shutters Systems to the others on the market is like comparing formica to granite counter tops, they both serve the same purpose.  If you want to save money and do not mind very little or no natural light through the closed shutter, rivets, screws, extruded framework, installing additional locking bars and clips from the outside to close the shutters and storing these additional items in your garage when the shutters are open, then Briscoe Shutters Systems are not for you

If you want the ease of operation (opening & closing), the beauty of a shutter that resembles a wood shutter, a Shutter that does not leave you in the dark when closed then we have the products for you

Shutters are a big investment, do you’re due diligence, compare the products ask for the manufactures name, website, NOA approvals and drawings, check “Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved” Shutters @ www.miamidade.gov/buildingcode/  or Florida Building Code @ www.floridabuilding.org  then click on Product Approval (Find a Product or Applicant) follow the search criteria

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