Roll Down Hurricane Shutters in Naples, FL

Why roll down shutters are a Naples favorite

There's a reason roll downs are everywhere in Naples. They're always mounted, so there's nothing to haul out of the garage. They close quickly, so storm prep takes minutes instead of a day. And when they're up, they nearly disappear, which matters on homes where looks count.

They also handle the openings that Naples homes are known for: wide sliding doors to the lanai, tall great-room windows, corner glass, and walls of windows facing the water or the golf course. A roll down can be sized to cover big openings that would be awkward with other systems.

We've been installing storm protection across Southwest Florida for over 25 years, and our family-owned crew handles every roll down job from measuring to the final test.

How roll down shutters work

A roll down shutter is a curtain of interlocking aluminum slats. When raised, the slats coil into a housing box mounted above the opening. When lowered, they run down guide rails on each side of the opening and lock in place, forming a solid barrier against wind and flying debris.

They can also be used every day, not just for storms. Lowered partway, they block harsh afternoon sun. Closed, they add privacy and security when the house is empty.

Manual or motorized?

Manual roll downs use a crank or a strap. They're reliable and cost less up front, and they're a great choice for smaller openings or homes where someone is always around to close them.

Motorized roll downs raise and lower with a switch or a remote. For large or high openings, and for anyone who doesn't want to crank shutter after shutter while a storm is approaching, motorized is the way to go. They're especially popular with seasonal residents who want closing up the house to be fast and simple. See our motorized hurricane shutters page for more on motor options.

Designed around the house

Naples homes deserve storm protection that doesn't look bolted on. We plan each installation to keep the housings as clean as possible, choose colors that match your trim or stucco, and think about how the shutters will look from the street, from the lanai and from inside.

For homes in communities with an architectural review board, we help you put together the details the board needs to approve the system.

Roll down vs other options

Roll downs aren't the only good choice. Accordion shutters cost less for wide openings and are permanently mounted too. Roll down hurricane screens protect lanais while letting light through. Bahama and colonial shutters add character to front windows. Many Naples homes use roll downs on the main openings and another system elsewhere. Read our guide on roll down vs accordion hurricane shutters, or our comparison of roll down shutters vs hurricane screens, to see how they stack up.

How installation works

We visit your home, measure every opening and talk through how you want to operate the shutters. You get a written quote. We then pull the permit through the City of Naples or Collier County, depending on your address, and install each shutter anchored to code. Before we leave, every unit is tested and you're shown how to run it.

Keeping roll downs running

Roll downs are durable, but salt air and sand are hard on any moving system. Rinse the guide rails and slats with fresh water a few times a year, and run each shutter fully down and up before hurricane season begins on June 1. If a shutter sticks, runs crooked or a motor stops responding, our hurricane shutter repair and maintenance team can fix it.

Roll downs on raised and coastal homes

Since Ian, many homes near the Naples beaches have been rebuilt or raised, and new construction close to the water often sits a full story above the ground. Raised homes have their own challenges: tall openings, upper-floor windows that are hard to reach from outside, and lanais and storage areas underneath that also need protecting. Roll downs handle all of it well, since every shutter is operated from the inside or at the push of a button, with no ladders. We install them on raised and coastal homes regularly and plan each housing so it looks right from the street and the beach side.

Seasonal residents get an extra benefit. Closed roll downs make an empty house look secure and keep the sun off floors and furniture all summer, so many owners simply lower them when they head north and raise them when they're back.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can roll down shutters be closed?

Motorized roll downs close in seconds at the push of a button. Manual shutters take a little longer per opening, but are still far faster than putting up panels.

What happens to a motorized shutter if the power goes out?

Ask us about manual override options for your system during the estimate. Planning for outages is part of choosing the right setup.

Can roll down shutters be installed on an existing home?

Yes. Most of our roll down installs are on existing homes. We size each shutter to the opening and mount the housing to suit the house.

Are roll down shutters worth it for a seasonal home?

For many seasonal Naples residents, yes. Fast, simple closing and everyday security make them easier to live with than systems that need to be put up by hand.

Ready for storm protection you'll actually use? Call Romano's Shutters at (239) 323-1913 or request a free quote below.