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2. Hurricane shutter - Wikipedia

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   A panel system hurricane shutter made out of aluminum or steel. Another type of shutter is an accordion shutter which is made from interlocking vertical blades which slide into place horizontally. Another type is the roll-up or rolling shutter , consisting of a series of slats that form a curtain with both sides of the curtain being inserted ...

3. Amado (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   The shutter is installed at the outermost part of the opening and can be moved using the sill and lintel, and can be pulled out from the door pocket when needed. [2] There are two types of door bags: [clarification needed] the door box type, which is covered with a panel, and the door plate type, where the main body of the shutter is exposed even when it is stored. [4]

4. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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   Building openings such as garage doors and windows are often weak points susceptible to failure by wind pressure and blowing debris. Once failure occurs, wind pressure builds up inside the building resulting in the roof lifting off the building. Hurricane shutters can provide protection.

5. Why You Should Always Close the Interior Doors in Your Home ...

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   This may sound like simple advice, but when a storm brings strong winds, homes are under extreme pressure. When wind enters through any open door or window, it can create even more pressure on the ...

6. Storm window - Wikipedia

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   Storm windows are windows that are mounted outside or inside of the main glass windows of a house. [1] Storm windows exist in North America, but are uncommon in continental Europe, where double, triple or quadruple glazing is prevalent. Storm windows can be made of glass, rigid plastic panels, or flexible plastic sheets; and may be permanently ...

7. Window shutter - Wikipedia

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   The term window shutter includes both interior shutters, used on the inside of a house or building, and exterior shutters, used on the outside of a structure. On some styles of buildings it is common to have shutters to cover the doors as well as the windows.