Storm-rated shutters built in Houma
Custom-built, professionally installed
Gulf Coast Shutters is the top choice for hurricane and storm shutters in Louisiana. Our shutters are high-quality, customizable, and storm-rated.
Built with care and durability, they stand strong against hurricanes, storms, water, and sand.
What sets us apart? As locals, we understand the unique challenges of our region. We use premium materials and offer custom solutions to meet your needs, ensuring your home is well-protected.
Our team supports you from selection to expert installation and most importantly after sales service. We don’t just sell shutters; we provide security and peace of mind. Choose Gulf Coast Shutters for the best in hurricane protection.
Short answer: No one storm shutter is best for every South Louisiana home. The right choice depends on the size of each opening, how fast you need to close up before a storm, who will do it, how the shutter looks when it’s open, and your budget. Gulf Coast Shutters builds and powder coats all six main types in Houma. We measure every opening during a free on-site estimate, so many homes end up with a mix. For example, accordion or roll-down shutters go on wide doors and patios, storm panels go on secondary windows, and Bahama, colonial, or board and batten shutters go where curb appeal matters.
Quick picks by priority
- Fastest, lowest-effort deployment: motorized roll-down shutters. Ask how the approved manual backup works for power outages.
- Permanent protection with no power needed: accordion shutters. They close manually from the sides in minutes.
- Lowest-cost protection: storm panels. They're custom-fitted aluminum panels you put up before a storm and store afterward.
- Curb appeal plus protection: Bahama, colonial, or board and batten shutters in a storm-rated configuration.
- Patios and wide openings: accordion or roll-down shutters, or retractable hurricane screens if you want to keep your view.
Storm shutter types compared for South Louisiana
| Type | How it works | Pros | Cons | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accordion shutters | Permanently mounted. Interlocking blades fold to the sides and pull closed across the opening. | Closes in minutes with no lifting, loose panels, or special tools. Works without electricity. FBC, TDI, IBC/IRC, and Miami-Dade approved. Comes in white, bronze, ivory, or beige. | Folded blades stay visible at each side of the opening. Tracks, blades, fasteners, and locks need periodic checks. | Windows, doors, patios, and wide openings where you want fast manual protection. |
| Storm panels | Custom-fitted aluminum panels attach over each opening when a storm approaches, then come down and go into storage. | Cost-effective, proven protection at a practical price. FBC, TDI, IBC/IRC, and Miami-Dade approved. Nothing stays on the window between storms. | You have to store them, then lift and attach them before every storm. | Budget-focused projects, secondary windows, and homeowners who don’t want hardware visible year-round. |
| Roll-down shutters | Curtain travels down side tracks from a housing above the opening. Operated by motor or hand crank. | Push-button convenience. Year-round security, privacy, and light control. Often chosen for patios, doors, and wide spans. | The housing and side tracks stay visible. Motorized units need an approved manual backup plan. Tracks, curtain, controls, and motor need checks. The highest-cost tier. | Large openings, homeowners who want the least storm-prep effort, and businesses with many openings. |
| Bahama shutters | Custom aluminum shutters mounted over the window. | Coastal style with built-in shade and privacy. Helps shield windows from sun and severe weather. | Only certain configurations are storm-rated. Decorative versions aren’t for hurricane protection. | Homes that want everyday shade and privacy plus storm protection. |
| Colonial shutters | Custom aluminum shutters that frame the window and close over it. | Classic Southern look. Durable and low maintenance. Combines the look of a decorative shutter with storm protection. | Only certain configurations are storm-rated. You close each window by hand. | Traditional elevations where appearance is a priority. |
| Board and batten shutters | Custom powder-coated aluminum shutters in the board and batten style. | The look of wood without the upkeep. Custom shapes, colors, and configurations. | Only certain configurations are storm-rated. | Homes that want the character of wood shutters without the maintenance. |
Storm-rated vs. decorative: Some Colonial, Bahama, and board and batten configurations are designed for storm protection. Others are mainly for shade or appearance. Our storm-rated shutters are engineered to meet or exceed Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) requirements and comply with IRC and IBC standards. We explain the rating and intended use of every option we recommend.
How storm shutter costs compare
We don’t publish one price list, because every shutter is custom-built for the opening it covers. In relative terms, the types fall into three tiers:
- Most budget-friendly: storm panels. They cost the least to put on a window. You pay for that with storage space and the work of hanging them before each storm.
- Mid-range: accordion, Bahama, colonial, and board and batten shutters. These are permanent shutters that stay on the house. Accordions are about fast manual closing. The other three add everyday style and shade.
- Highest cost: roll-down shutters. They're the biggest investment, but they deploy instantly at the push of a button or turn of a crank, and they give you security and light control all year.
You don’t have to do the whole house at once. Many owners phase the project. They protect the most exposed openings first, such as large glass doors, patio openings, and windows facing the prevailing storm winds, then add the rest in later seasons. Others mix tiers, putting storm panels on side and back windows and a permanent style on the front.
For exact pricing on your home, book a free on-site estimate. We measure every opening and give you a no-obligation quote. Financing is available.
Questions to ask before you buy
- Is this system approved for the size and construction of this opening?
- How will it be anchored to my house?
- What stays visible when the shutter is open?
- How does the manual override work, if it’s motorized?
- What routine maintenance does it need?
- What warranty covers the shutter, finish, motor, and installation?
- Can everyone who’ll prepare the house for a storm operate it safely?
Made in Houma, installed across South Louisiana
Since 2013, Gulf Coast Shutters has measured, manufactured, powder coated, installed, and serviced custom shutters and screens in Houma. We make all of our shutters, storm panels, and other products locally, and every shutter is aluminum. Keeping the work local means one team is responsible for your project from the first visit through service after the sale.
- Service area: Houma, Thibodaux, Terrebonne Parish, Lafourche Parish, and surrounding parishes across South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
- Who we work with: homeowners, business owners, architects, builders, and contractors.
- Showroom: 221 Venture Blvd, Houma, LA 70360. Open Monday–Thursday 7:00am–4:30pm and Friday 7:00am–11:00am. Product samples are on display.
- Phone: 985-297-8419
- Warranty: 5-year limited warranty.
- Gulf Coast Shutters is a DBA of Gulf Coast Contracting, Inc.
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