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ACCORDIONS Pros: • Easily made storm-ready by just one person in a very short amount of time • Five-point locking system provides additional strength and security and reduced noise during the storm by minimizing vibration. • Standard keyed locks provides security in addition to hurricane protection • Miami-Dade County and Florida Building Code approved to withstand winds up to 140 mph (category IV hurricanes) • Permanently affixed to home, eliminating any storage requirements • Powder Coated finish on Aluminum won’t rust or fade  • Available in 4 colors (White, Ivory, Beige, Bronze) to coordinate with the color scheme of your home Cons: • Permanently affixed next to openings so it may alter the aesthetics of your home • Tracks require periodic cleaning and lubrication for shutters to close easily