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Why Buy BSI Shutter Systems

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Why buy BSI Hurricane and Decorative 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

 

We believe; Truth in advertising, our web site displays all the information we have related to our products

 
Products:
  Hurricane Shutters
    Bahama, Colonial, and Bahama over Colonial
 
   
Miami-Dade County, Florida, Notice of Acceptance
"Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved"
  Bahama & Bahama over Colonial Shutter
    NOA: 09-0122.07 Expiration Date: 11/28/2012 (click NOA to open file)
 
  Colonial & Bahama over Colonial Shutter
    NOA: 09-0122.08 Expiration Date: 11/28/2012 (click NOA to open file)
 
 
 
  Decorative Shutters
    Fixed Bahama, Fixed Colonial, Fixed Panels, Hinged Bahama, Hinged Colonial, and Shutter Combinations
 
  Color Selection
    Web sites for color charts
 
  Installation Guides
    Hurricane Shutters
    Decorative Shutters
 
  Insurance Savings
    Insurance policies on two homes and insurance savings summary
 
  Test Information
    Test results for 5-specimens
 
  NOA & FBC Approvals
    “Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved”
      Notice of Acceptance (NOA)
      Uniform Static Load Test - Florida Building Code, TAS 202, and ASTM E 330
        Large and Small Missile Impact Test – Florida Building Code, TAS 201, and ASTM E1886/1996 Level D,
        Cycle Load Test - Florida Building Code, TAS 203, & ASTM E1886/1996 Level D
 
    Florida Building Code (FBC)
      Tested, engineered, and certified Cycle Load Test – Florida Building Code, TAS 203-94, ASTM E1233-06 and 2007 Florida Building Code with 2009 Florida Building Code Supplements
 
  Architectural Details
    Decorative & Hurricane Shutter Systems
 
  Architectural Specifications
    Decorative & Hurricane Shutter Systems
 
  Why Buy BSI Shutters
    Compare BSI shutters to others
 
  Pricing
 
  Contact Us
 

Check out the other shutter company’s websites and compare their product to ours.
www.hurstawning.com
www.easternmetal.com
www.floridashuttersinc.com
www.tc-alum.com/products.html
www.browardhurricane.com
www.rolladenlv.com

Compare BSI Shutters to others @ www.miamidade.gov/buildingcode/
Product Control, Approved Product Search

BSI Shutters
Brand X

No storm bars or center clips required on BSI Shutters

Storm bars required

You get natural light through BSI Shutters

No natural light through

BSI Shutters close with one thumbscrew per leaf top and bottom

Competitor's product requires clips that bolt each shutter together at the center

BSI Shutters multiple leaf shutters close with one thumbscrew per leaf top and bottom

Competitors - multiple storm bars and center clips required for closing


When the shutter is in the open position screw the thumbscrew back into the Build out Frame for Storage if you misplace a thumbscrew, you can go to the local hardware store for a replacement thumbscrew or a 1/4" x 20 (thread count) bolt to close your shutters

Competitors - Storing the parts when open, storm bars, center clips, and fasteners can take up room in your garage. Consider the possibility of misplaced or lost parts, when you need them the most can you find replacement parts before the Hurricane.
BSI Shutters
Brand X
BSI Shutters are the only
"Miami-Dade County Product Control Approved"
Fixed Slat Hurricane Shutters available with
a 1/8” opening between each fixed slat
jamb to jamb and/or jamb to vertical mullion to jamb
on the market today

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