Keep the tracks clean it s important to keep the tracks of the shutters clean by washing them regularly.
Accordion hurricane shutters maintenance.
There are two main accordion shutter maintenance points.
These are the strong panels that fold open to protect your windows.
If you do not perform this maintenance the thumbscrews will seize against the locking pins and you will not be able to close your shutter.
Wash with warm water soap and a soft brush at least twice a year.
If you re considering installing accordion hurricane shutters on your home or you already have them routine maintenance today means you won t need to scramble for protection in june.
To keep the joints of your storm shutters operable spray them down with fresh water.
Wash these slats twice a year with warm water soap and a soft brush.
Even though the official hurricane season runs from june 1 to nov.
30 you can prepare your home now for the next set of storms.
Make sure you do this while the shutters are both in the open and closed position.
The other main moving element of your accordion shutters are the slats or ribs of your shutters.