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2. Window shutter hardware - Wikipedia

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   The latches secure the shutter in the closed (over the window) position. Tie-back hardware can be used to hold the shutter in the open position. Exterior shutters were vital elements of homes in the colonies. Raised panel shutters provided security against access from ground level. Exterior shutters also proved a first barrier against the elements.

3. Hurricane shutter - Wikipedia

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   They hinge on the side of the windows and swing shut to protect the opening. Tapco Hurricane Screens are powder coated and made out of heavy-duty aluminum frames with stainless steel mesh used for the screening material. Also used are awning shutters, with a horizontal hinge above the opening being protected.

4. Window shutter - Wikipedia

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   Exterior shutters were originally constructed for light control, privacy, security and protection from the elements. Many areas of tropical Australia, the Mediterranean, Africa, and the American South, feature exterior shutters that block the strong sun from windows. Functional shutters hinge on each side of a window or at the top and swing ...

5. Hurricane-proof building - Wikipedia

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   A Category 5 hurricane-proof log house is resistant to winds up to 245 miles per hour (394 km/h). Wall logs in such construction must be made of glued laminated timber and all other components of the house, including hurricane straps, must be hurricane-resistant.

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7. Storm window - Wikipedia

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   Interior storm windows can, however, produce condensation and be visually obstructive; exterior storm windows can also have a negative visual effect. These aesthetic issues can be minimized by single line storm sashes, the incorporation of vent holes, and a properly sealed fit.