I purchased used hurricane shutters and of course it didn't come with instructions. This is exactly what I am looking for. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Good video. The install looks a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. I have a house in Tornado alley. I will look into this for us. Have a nice day.
Thank you for making and posting this video! Videos like this help others avoid pitfalls and things first timers might not think of. So valuable and much appreciated!
Hi Bobby, I watched this video. I am impressed with what you did. I will tell you that I think the manufacturer set you up for failure on these rollups. I recommend that you go back and put a few more tapcons in the box and bottom 1 x 3 angle. There should be tapcons 3" from each edge and then 8" apart to center (per FBC). Also, get your self and SDS Hammer drill and an 8" and 12" sds masonry bit that drill will reduce the installation time frame per window to about 20 minutes. Before you ask, yes I am a Hurricane Shutter contractor. I always use the maxiset tapcon on every part of the rollup shutter system. I would never use a Phillips screw on any part of a shutter because I've seen my guys get cut with the bits when the screws fly off. Good job!
That’s great advise. Thank you. The manufacturer was really no help. I can see your point in installing more tap cons across the top box. That’s a relatively easy fix just pulling the cover off the box with the shutter in the down position should give enough access. Anyway thanks for the compliment and the tips. As you know I saved a ton of money!!
Good video for DYIers, definitively helpful. I actually do this for a living, if you appreciate advice, here I’ll leave you some. Since you already paid for the shutters, go ahead and buy a rotary hammer for $150~$200. It is a very different animal than a regular hammer drill. You won’t have to lean heavily against the wall with those and also everything is fun and games until you hit rebar. If you strip the hole just use a zip tie or two to shim the tapcon When choosing the tapcons to use always go for the ones that are threaded from the tip to the head even if they are shorter by 1 inch. They hold better in hollow walls. When adjusting the shutter curtain with the hand crank mechanism just use a leftover rod long enough to be attached to your regular drill. Ask the manufacturer to send you an extra one. If you do all this and get a helper you will finish the job before lunch time, I promise
Thank you! Great tips. The helper would have awesome. This took me days to complete. If a few a day and be done lol. I really really appreciate the other tips. Those Tapcons were actually provided by the manufacturer. And I have since picked up a rotary hammer and you’re right what a difference.
Great video! We are moving to Panama City when we retire next year and will be installing some form of window and door hurricane protection. I really like the manual roll up shutter like these. I think I can handle this since I am a licensed contractor in MD and PA. Thanks!
Great tutorial, expecting mine by end of month and was debating on if I had to hire a HD contractor or not. Might just need electrician since motorized with manual override.
You just made it look really easy, thank you so much for sharing, I just picked up 13 of these from Miami and looking around how to install them, mine are really heavy and large ones so I definitely need a helper. Thank you again for sharing.
Great to see the install process and have much of your thoughts. Did you consider having these operable from the inside and if so what were the trade offs and additional efforts necessary? (my purposes wouldn't include hurricanes)
I did consider it and for the trouble of drilling through the tie beam and having to deal with the Dry Wall and the fitting to keep the bugs out I would’ve just gone with electric. You literally walk around and lower them once a year maybe. I was trying to do this for the cheapest possible price and the most protection.
Planning to moving to texas...and this i think was the best video to help saving money in a good investment...i just have a legit question...wall screws shouldn't they have a wall plug? In Europe everything that we drill to fit a screw we put wall plugs...
I’ve heard that before about other countries we called them sinkers not Plugs but Tapcons here meet code are much easier and really do hold well especially because there’s so many.
Great job. I'm considering doing my own install as well. I had a couple quotes and they want close to $20K including install in SW FL. Do you mind sharing what these cost you to buy? Thanks for the video i'm gonna save it for future reference.
Bobby, great video on the installation,just what I am looking to do. Any hints on which manufacturer and about where about they are?, if you don't mind or maybe the area of Florida they are, I am in Sarasota. Thank you for your video and info.
Hey @BobbyGfl, I just went through MILTON here in Port St. Lucie. I was wondering, after three years, how have these Empire Construction shutters held up? Have any failed, broken, frozen/gotten stuck, rusted out, etc. Anything you'd like to share or comment on would be appreciated. Hope all is well where you're at. My family, property and vehicles went unscathed, but that's not the case for many. I'll be volunteering in Palm City in some Disaster Relief efforts tomorrow 10/11/24. Be well!
Thank you. Zero issues. I sold the house, but it is still in my neighborhood and the previous owner is a pretty active communicator with me and every single one of them operate perfectly.
Just google hurricane shutters sunrise fl. The owner would not let me tour the factory. The obvious reason to me was osha violations…. Like I said in the video, this purchasing experience was fine at best. The shutters work.
Shutters work; however, those small lead anchors are short and get loose. I used screw fasteners instead and after 20 years, still holding on to the walls (masonry).
But you need to storage somewhere and then go to the garage and maybe is already with mould or even wrotten...or bended because humidity...we use those kind of shutters not for hurricane but because of sun... everything plastic probably much weaker...but is a concept that we have... sleeping during the day in a bedroom like if was 2am...is priceless...the worst thing in UK
If I was using them for anything other than hurricane protection I would’ve definitely considered motorized. We have four motorized shutters that we use all the time. Mainly the ones around are the outdoor patio we keep down to keep the area clean. We literally raise and lower them every day. Also those are fabric the Kevlar style hurricane screens. If the power went out and there was a fire we could cut our way out. If these are down you’re trapped. I really don’t think I would lower these unless I was evacuating. Thanks for the comment!!
There’s a little bit of wiggle room. As far as adding slats that something you would have to have them do because of the machine that slides the slats together and then crimps the ends
Nice job! I was wondering if you could fine a place that would make these to order so you can install them yourself. Did you have an option to purchase motorized it you wanted to? I have one window I would like to get motorized just to block out the sun in the afternoons. Thanks again !
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You know at 1st I thought the same as you, but decided to see it anyways, AND WOW! Wonderful specific instruction details that later measurements made total sense. Because the measurements are based on personal preference, how close you want it to the window or how further out you want it from the edges of the window. Loved this video, great job‼️👌🏼😃
Great video. Can you post info of where you bought this for the DIYer? Cant seem to find a vendor in SF that would sell directly to consumer. MDC and Broward because hurricane codes are mandatory, these, to the best of my knowledge require a license installer. Elsewhere in Hurricane codes are voluntary and the DIYer can probably install. Thank you.
I purchased used hurricane shutters and of course it didn't come with instructions. This is exactly what I am looking for. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
Glad it helped!
where did you buy them ?
@@peterthurston6149 found it on Craigslist.
Good video. The install looks a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. I have a house in Tornado alley. I will look into this for us. Have a nice day.
Glad it helped
Thank you for making and posting this video! Videos like this help others avoid pitfalls and things first timers might not think of. So valuable and much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
@@bobbygfl do you know where I can buy a used eight foot wide roll down shutter
Good job installing. The only addition I’d make is to use some sort of caulk to fill those holes when driving in my screws, will keep water out
That’s great advise. I completely agree. I’d do that for sure if I had to do this on another house
Hi Bobby,
I watched this video. I am impressed with what you did. I will tell you that I think the manufacturer set you up for failure on these rollups. I recommend that you go back and put a few more tapcons in the box and bottom 1 x 3 angle. There should be tapcons 3" from each edge and then 8" apart to center (per FBC). Also, get your self and SDS Hammer drill and an 8" and 12" sds masonry bit that drill will reduce the installation time frame per window to about 20 minutes.
Before you ask, yes I am a Hurricane Shutter contractor. I always use the maxiset tapcon on every part of the rollup shutter system. I would never use a Phillips screw on any part of a shutter because I've seen my guys get cut with the bits when the screws fly off.
Good job!
That’s great advise. Thank you. The manufacturer was really no help. I can see your point in installing more tap cons across the top box. That’s a relatively easy fix just pulling the cover off the box with the shutter in the down position should give enough access. Anyway thanks for the compliment and the tips. As you know I saved a ton of money!!
I would use some construction adhesive all around to make sure no moisture builds up and of course to help the tapcons
@@riftvalley1765 maybe fill the hole with caulking before putting in the tapcon. That'll keep moisture out as well.
Mike what area do you work in?
Excellent job at teaching us. Thank you for the video. I gained a lot of knowledge. 😇👍
Glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Good video for DYIers, definitively helpful.
I actually do this for a living, if you appreciate advice, here I’ll leave you some.
Since you already paid for the shutters, go ahead and buy a rotary hammer for $150~$200. It is a very different animal than a regular hammer drill. You won’t have to lean heavily against the wall with those and also everything is fun and games until you hit rebar.
If you strip the hole just use a zip tie or two to shim the tapcon
When choosing the tapcons to use always go for the ones that are threaded from the tip to the head even if they are shorter by 1 inch. They hold better in hollow walls.
When adjusting the shutter curtain with the hand crank mechanism just use a leftover rod long enough to be attached to your regular drill. Ask the manufacturer to send you an extra one.
If you do all this and get a helper you will finish the job before lunch time, I promise
Thank you! Great tips. The helper would have awesome. This took me days to complete. If a few a day and be done lol. I really really appreciate the other tips. Those Tapcons were actually provided by the manufacturer. And I have since picked up a rotary hammer and you’re right what a difference.
Great video! We are moving to Panama City when we retire next year and will be installing some form of window and door hurricane protection. I really like the manual roll up shutter like these. I think I can handle this since I am a licensed contractor in MD and PA. Thanks!
Thanks for the comment. Good luck with the project.
Good video well laid out instructions.noooiiiice!!!
Glad you liked it!
nice video!! In Germany, these are installed in every house as standard on all windows, they are real all-rounders.
Thanks!
A lot of high winds in Deutschland?
I have been interested in installing these but not much info out there.
Thanks for the preview of what to expect.
They look good 👍
Glad to help
Excelent video thanks for your time and info
Thanks!
Great tutorial, expecting mine by end of month and was debating on if I had to hire a HD contractor or not. Might just need electrician since motorized with manual override.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Bobby nice video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Super video! Great info as I'm planning on doing the same myself. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job. Do you mind sharing the maufacturer or vendor?
The manufacturer was in sunrise Florida. You will need to Google it I am not sure of the name.
Good job
Thanks
Well, you showed me how to fix my one side that blew out without taking the thing apart
Awesome thanks for the comment
You just made it look really easy, thank you so much for sharing, I just picked up 13 of these from Miami and looking around how to install them, mine are really heavy and large ones so I definitely need a helper. Thank you again for sharing.
Thank you!
Thank you for the video.
Thanks!
Great to see the install process and have much of your thoughts. Did you consider having these operable from the inside and if so what were the trade offs and additional efforts necessary? (my purposes wouldn't include hurricanes)
I did consider it and for the trouble of drilling through the tie beam and having to deal with the Dry Wall and the fitting to keep the bugs out I would’ve just gone with electric. You literally walk around and lower them once a year maybe. I was trying to do this for the cheapest possible price and the most protection.
nice job
thank you!
Planning to moving to texas...and this i think was the best video to help saving money in a good investment...i just have a legit question...wall screws shouldn't they have a wall plug? In Europe everything that we drill to fit a screw we put wall plugs...
I’ve heard that before about other countries we called them sinkers not Plugs but Tapcons here meet code are much easier and really do hold well especially because there’s so many.
As always, I enjoy watching and learning from all your videos! Keep up the great work.
Thanks, will do! i appreciate that!
Great video. Was wondering what your total cost was. Thanks
Glad it was helpful! Remarkably inexpensive It’s been a while, but around 5 to 6000. I was getting quotes for 15 to 20,000.
Great job. I'm considering doing my own install as well. I had a couple quotes and they want close to $20K including install in SW FL. Do you mind sharing what these cost you to buy? Thanks for the video i'm gonna save it for future reference.
In the 6k range. I was shocked. And thanks!
Bobby, great video on the installation,just what I am looking to do. Any hints on which manufacturer and about where about they are?, if you don't mind or maybe the area of Florida they are, I am in Sarasota. Thank you for your video and info.
These came from empire construction in sunrise Florida. Google them. I drove over and picked them up to save shipping.
Hey @BobbyGfl, I just went through MILTON here in Port St. Lucie. I was wondering, after three years, how have these Empire Construction shutters held up? Have any failed, broken, frozen/gotten stuck, rusted out, etc. Anything you'd like to share or comment on would be appreciated. Hope all is well where you're at. My family, property and vehicles went unscathed, but that's not the case for many. I'll be volunteering in Palm City in some Disaster Relief efforts tomorrow 10/11/24. Be well!
Thank you. Zero issues. I sold the house, but it is still in my neighborhood and the previous owner is a pretty active communicator with me and every single one of them operate perfectly.
Thank you for updating us.. After Milton I told my husband we need something better than plywood..
What if you have decorative stucco trim around your windows?
The tap cons are 3 1/2 inches and the decorative stucco is maybe an inch and a half so you’re still in block
Where did you get the material? And about how much was one window?
I got everything from a shutter company in sunrise Florida. Just google shutter manufactures. About 300.00 per window for on the size in the video.
Any update on the factory tour? I am also in Florida, but I can’t find a mfr in Sunrise?
Just google hurricane shutters sunrise fl. The owner would not let me tour the factory. The obvious reason to me was osha violations…. Like I said in the video, this purchasing experience was fine at best. The shutters work.
Shutters work; however, those small lead anchors are short and get loose. I used screw fasteners instead and after 20 years, still holding on to the walls (masonry).
5/8 plywood is more effective, though these are slightly more convenient.
This is all about convenience. Drop and done.
I used 1/2" plywood when I built mine in 2004. They were heavy then. Now I'm 20 years older and they're much heavier!
But you need to storage somewhere and then go to the garage and maybe is already with mould or even wrotten...or bended because humidity...we use those kind of shutters not for hurricane but because of sun... everything plastic probably much weaker...but is a concept that we have... sleeping during the day in a bedroom like if was 2am...is priceless...the worst thing in UK
@@DaveHarrison-ie3dq😂😂😂😂
@pedrozalves good point
Great video! What's the name and location of the company that sold you these shutters?
In the description, empire construction in sunrise Florida
My manual roll up shutter universal is free spinning, any advice? Trying to DIY to save $
Take the cover off. The set screw on the gear could’ve just simply come loose.
Thanks for the video, been contemplating this for a while. Did you consider the shutters that have the lowering mechanism on the inside or motorized?
If I was using them for anything other than hurricane protection I would’ve definitely considered motorized. We have four motorized shutters that we use all the time. Mainly the ones around are the outdoor patio we keep down to keep the area clean. We literally raise and lower them every day. Also those are fabric the Kevlar style hurricane screens. If the power went out and there was a fire we could cut our way out. If these are down you’re trapped. I really don’t think I would lower these unless I was evacuating. Thanks for the comment!!
Do you know if these shutters can be extended if you accidentally ordered them too short?
There’s a little bit of wiggle room. As far as adding slats that something you would have to have them do because of the machine that slides the slats together and then crimps the ends
Nice job! I was wondering if you could fine a place that would make these to order so you can install them yourself. Did you have an option to purchase motorized it you wanted to? I have one window I would like to get motorized just to block out the sun in the afternoons. Thanks again !
Yes. They did offer motorized. Thanks!
Where can I find the handle? I lost mine. Thank you.
Amazon has a pretty good selection.
would you be able to install it for others too for a fee?
No, too many projects of my own! Thanks for the comment!
I would rather do them myself. I can see someone with new help and they strip out a bunch of holes or are off level.
Yep. This was a good project.
Can you give a ball park price you paid for the larger window?
Probably about 500
Do you really need all those screws in the uprights?
They say yes. It’s on there!
What percentage would you say you saved on cost? 25-30 percent?
Over 50% Easily. Especially in today’s ridiculous labor world. But back when I made this video, the quotes were 50% higher.
Where can I buy them?
I bought from diy shutters on line.
@@bobbygfl thanks and many blessings…
How much did it cost $$$?
About 5k for all of them. Quotes were anywhere from 15 to 30k!
This is the hard way
Totally agree
but why so many screws so there is no great weight, each screw holds at least 10 kg
I’m sure it to protect against impact or tearing off.
This guy sounds like he’s from California.
Florida.
@@bobbygfl I guess I talk like a valley girl sometimes too and I don’t even realize it. It’s not a big deal, I’m just talking trash I guess.
Lol. All good.
Hii am very interested your sutther work am from india i have 3 +7yrs experience in gulf countries in india am installer rolling shutters aluminium interior design faced please reply me 🙏🏿
Thanks for the comment. Good luck with your business.
Can you please provide the company name, phone, and location?
It’s in sunrise Florida. Empire, construction and development is the name of the company. I don’t know the phone number but you can Google them.
Same story...... different players, but same story for many products on the market. I thought I saw the kid in a video selling mosquito repellents.
Lol. Thanks for the comment. It’s good be handy
If a burglar showed up with a cordless drill and a few batteries he could break in .
Lol. Not for security but thanks for the comment!
He would do a lot of noise...and even not being for preventing robbery that is an add I think... would be easier without 😂😂😂
Lol
Great Video! Thank you - New SUBSCRIPTION - This is gonna happen soon.
Thank you!
Why not show us how to do the measurements? Pretty much stopped watching after you said that because then what's the point?
My thinking was if you do not know how to use a tape measure you should probably hire someone for the whole job. Thanks for the comment!
Or have common sense
You know at 1st I thought the same as you, but decided to see it anyways, AND WOW! Wonderful specific instruction details that later measurements made total sense. Because the measurements are based on personal preference, how close you want it to the window or how further out you want it from the edges of the window. Loved this video, great job‼️👌🏼😃
This is why I let the pros do it this is the worse way I’ve seen a shutter installed
This was a financial decision certainly not a convenient one.
So, then, what is the best way for DIY?
Great video. Can you post info of where you bought this for the DIYer? Cant seem to find a vendor in SF that would sell directly to consumer. MDC and Broward because hurricane codes are mandatory, these, to the best of my knowledge require a license installer. Elsewhere in Hurricane codes are voluntary and the DIYer can probably install. Thank you.
Try hurricane shutter dealers in sunrise, Florida
@@bobbygfl TY for the response. They usually dont sell directly to end-users but sell and install altogether.
Good job
Thanks