Accordion Hurricane Shutters in Naples, FL

Why Naples homeowners choose accordion shutters

Accordion shutters hit a sweet spot. They're permanently mounted, so there are no panels to store or put up. They close quickly by hand, with no motors to maintain. And for wide openings, they usually cost less than roll downs of the same size.

That makes them a great fit for a lot of Naples properties: the long lanai of a ranch-style home, the sliders off a great room, the balcony of a high-rise or mid-rise condo, and second homes where the owner wants dependable protection without a lot of moving parts.

We've been installing storm protection in Southwest Florida for over 25 years. Our family-owned crew measures, permits and installs every accordion system ourselves.

How accordion shutters work

An accordion shutter is a series of interlocking aluminum blades connected by hinges. When open, the blades fold up and stack neatly at one or both sides of the opening. To close, you slide them along top and bottom tracks until they meet, then lock them. Closed, they form a solid wall against wind and flying debris.

Because they open from the middle or one side, accordions can cover very wide openings, and they work well where there isn't room for a roll down housing above the opening.

A popular choice for condos

Accordion shutters are a staple on Naples condo buildings. They protect balconies and lanais without blocking the view when open, and they're simple for any owner to operate. When we work on condos, we match existing systems so the building stays uniform, and we can help with what the association needs to approve the work. For whole-building projects, see our commercial and condo shutter services.

Accordion vs roll down shutters

Both are permanently mounted and both protect well. Roll downs disappear into a housing and can be motorized for push-button convenience. Accordions are visible at the sides of the opening when open, closed by hand, and usually cost less on wide spans. Our guide on roll down vs accordion hurricane shutters breaks down the differences, and our guide on choosing the right hurricane shutters covers every system we install.

Colors and fit

Accordion shutters come in several colors, including white, bronze and neutral tones that blend with most Naples exteriors. Each system is sized to its opening, and we plan the stacking location so the folded shutter looks tidy and doesn't get in the way.

How installation works

We visit, measure every opening and talk through how you want to use the shutters. You get a written quote. We pull the permit through the City of Naples or Collier County, depending on your address, and install the tracks and shutters anchored to code. Before we leave, we close and lock every unit with you.

Keeping accordions sliding smoothly

Accordions are low maintenance, but tracks collect sand, leaves and salt. Rinse and clear the tracks a few times a year, and open and close each shutter fully before hurricane season starts on June 1. Worn rollers and corroded tracks are the most common problems, and both are very fixable. Our hurricane shutter repair and maintenance team services accordions every day, including systems another company installed.

Replacing old storm panels with accordions

Many older Naples homes still rely on removable storm panels: heavy steel or aluminum sheets that live in the garage and have to be carried out and bolted up before every storm. It's hard, slow work, and for seasonal owners it often means paying someone to do it on short notice. Accordion shutters replace all of that with a system that's always on the house and closes by hand in minutes. For a lot of homeowners, that switch is the single biggest improvement they can make to storm prep.

A practical choice for seasonal and rental homes

If you're not in Naples year-round, or you rent the home out, accordions are easy to explain to a neighbor, property manager or guest. There's no motor or remote to troubleshoot and no panels to find. Anyone can slide them closed and lock them, which makes storm prep far more reliable when you're not the one doing it.

Locks, keys and access

Each accordion closes with a lock, usually operated by a key or handle. We'll show you how every lock works and where the keys should live. For condos and homes that are empty for part of the year, it's worth deciding ahead of time who will close the shutters and making sure they have what they need, so storm prep never depends on finding a lost key the day before landfall.

Frequently asked questions

Are accordion shutters strong enough for a major hurricane?

Accordion shutters installed to the Florida Building Code are a proven form of hurricane protection used on homes and condos throughout Southwest Florida.

Can one person close accordion shutters?

Yes. They slide along a track by hand and lock with a key or handle. Most owners can close a full lanai in minutes.

Do accordion shutters block the view when open?

No. When open, the blades stack at the sides of the opening, leaving the glass clear.

Can you replace old accordion shutters on my condo?

Yes. We can repair or replace older systems and match the building's existing look.

Ready for simple, strong storm protection? Call Romano's Shutters at (239) 323-1913 or request a free quote below.