The Universal Joint is one of the most needed, most popular Roll Up Shutter Parts on our website. There is frequent demand for this part and with good reason. Manual operation of Roll Up Shutters depends on this part in no small measure. There are four versions of this part. Do you know them? Do you know the purpose of each one? WHY is it called a "universal"? The Universal Joint is a well-known type of mechanical joint that connects two individual shafts that are not connected in a straight line, but still permits them to turn together in synchronized movement. You can apply turning motion to one of the shafts and it will cause the other connected shaft to turn at the same time, even though they are connected at an angle. This plays an important part in the operation of manual Roll Up Shutters, allowing them to be hand cranked up or down for opening and closing the shutter curtain. There are variations when it comes to Universal Joints. They have two-hole mounting plates and four-hole mounting plates. They have square shafts and hex (hexagonal or six-sided) shafts. Which is which and how are they used? Two-hole (2-Hole) Universals are used when the shutter will be cranked on the outside of a home or building. The Universal is mounted directly to the Roll Up Shutter overhead box. Four-hole (4-Hole) Universals are used when the shutter will be cranked on the inside of a home or building. The Universal is mounted directly to the wall and the 4-hole mount gives additional strength to the mount. Square or Hex? The square shaft is used with manual, non-motorized Roll Up Shutters mechanisms, but a hexagonal shaft is used when you have a special motorized shutter situation. Some motorized shutters have an "Override" option. This means that the normal operation of the shutter is done by the electric tubular motor inside the shutter and, the "Override" is the option to be able to override or bypass the motor function and crank this motorized shutter manually; for example, in a situation when the power is out and the motor isn't operational, this override allows cranking the shutter manually. NOTE: There is the factor of the size and weight of the shutter when it comes to manual cranking, but that is a topic to be discussed at another time. I hope that this information is useful to you and let's keep those shutters cranking and rolling.

Our lives depend on the machinery and devices that men have developed to aid us in our everyday lives. We depend on that machinery to function correctly. When it doesn’t our lives are disrupted to a greater or lesser degree, and it always causes some sort of inconvenience. This includes cars, computers, cell phones, washing machines; the list goes on and on. Well, these machines and devices require regular maintenance and sometimes repair. And the list includes hurricane shutters with moving parts – we are here specifically talking about Roll Up Shutters. There are various things that, if you notice them, you will know it is time to have your Roll Up Shutters looked at for maintenance and repair. This includes both manual and electrical motorized Roll Up Shutters. Your shutters stick on the way up or the way down. Could be that the end parts (slat locks, shown below) of the shutter curtain have broken or have come loose and now the shutter doesn’t move smoothly and easily along the track. There may also be a broken entry guide that guides the curtain from the roll into the track. It may be another situation which requires inspection to determine the source of the problem. Another situation that we hear about from our clients is that they press the switch or remote control and the shutter doesn’t move. There is no sound and no movement. Could be that the power to the motor has been turned off, electrical breaker has flipped or some other reason it is off. Or, they press the switch or remote control and the shutter doesn’t move. But, they hear the motor running. It may be that the strap hangers (slat hangers) that connect the curtain to the Roll Up Tube have broken. This can also happen with manual Roll Ups that you crank by hand – you turn the crank but the shutter doesn’t move; it won’t go up or it won’t go down; or it is part of the way down but doesn’t move. It goes part of the way down (or up), but won’t go further. Roll Up Shutters also have settings to limit how far it rolls down and how far it goes rolling up. The limit settings may require adjustment to be sure that the shutter stops where it should stop going up and when going down. If it wants to keep running after it is all the way up or all the way down, it is a good chance that the limits need to be adjusted. Remote controls must be synchronized with the motor to ensure proper function and sometimes the client presses the button and nothing happens. Do you need to reprogram the remote? Do you need a fresh battery in the remote? Does the remote need to be replaced? Sometimes the client gets a new remote, but that remote doesn’t work with that brand of motor – they need to get the remote that will “communicate” with the existing motor. You know, I remember the first time I saw motorized Roll Up Shutters. The client had four windows with Roll Up Shutters and when you pushed the switch, all the shutters went down at the same time and they also went up at the same time with a push of the switch. It was almost like being in a James Bond movie watching those Roll Up Shutters in action. Roll Up Shutters are amazing pieces of equipment that have saved much property damage and many lives. I have covered some of the common situations that may need attention in relation to keeping those shutters running in good condition and extending the life of your Roll Up Shutter equipment. CONTACT US FOR A CONSULTATION AND FREE ESTIMATE (Provided in Local Area, by Phone or by Email)

Hurricane season has gotten more unusual and less predictable over the last few years. In 2020, there were 30 named storms, including 13 hurricanes, six of which were Category 3 or higher. It was the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history. In 2021, Tropical Storm Ana formed on May 22, a week before the start of hurricane season. It was also the third time that the entire 21-name list of storm names designated by the National Hurricane Center was used up. Last year, there were no named storms at all in the Atlantic Ocean from July 3 to the end of August, which hasn't happened since 1941. However, things picked up considerably after that, and when Hurricane Nicole made landfall on the east coast of central Florida on Nov. 10, it became the first November hurricane to make landfall in Florida in almost 40 years. As we approach the beginning of another unpredictable hurricane season, it's important that we take necessary steps to protect ourselves, our families and our homes. Be prepared before, during and after a storm with the help of Miami-Dade County's 2023 Hurricane Guide, sponsored by Dade County Federal Credit Union. You'll find storm preparation tips, including a checklist of items to keep in your disaster kit, and information on how to stay safe and avoid hazards during and after a storm. Visit miamidade.gov/hurricane to learn how to sign up for alerts, find your storm surge planning zone, download the Ready MDC mobile app and access other County resources. Please take some time to prepare now for hurricane season. Don't wait until the last minute, as supplies may be limited or unavailable. Consider investing in storm shutters or impact-resistant windows to protect your home and valuables. A personal loan from Dade County Federal Credit Union can get you the funds you need to help secure your home and keep your family safe. DOWNLOAD THE HURRICANE GUIDE VISIT THE HURRICANE WEBSITE SIGN-UP FOR EMERGENCY ALERTS DOWNLOAD MDC READY MOBILE APP The above message was originally sent by: Miami-Dade County 111 NW 1st Street Miami, FL 33128

Would I get a larger discount from Impact windows for protection than I would for Hurricane Shutters? The answer to this question may surprise you. When it comes to homeowner's insurance, the discount is pretty much the same for Storm Panels, Accordion Shutters, Roll Up Shutters or Impact Windows, even though installing impact windows generally costs a lot more than hurricane shutters. The insurance company simply wants to see protection that is approved by Florida Building Code or Miami-Dade Building Requirements. How much you can save on the insurance depends on your insurance provider, but it is possible to save quite a bit: hundreds of dollars per month, adding up to thousands each year in savings. It could cost an average of $2,000 to $5,000** for hurricane shutters for a small to average size home, while impact glass could cost an average of over $4,000**. But remember that Hurricane Shutters and Impact Windows are limited expenses. The shutters and windows can provide years and years of good service and protection, if they are maintained or serviced periodically. Shutters can also be repaired for the most part if they are damaged somehow, while impact glass can be more costly to handle because those would need to be replaced if damaged. Keep in mind that these wind protection installations could result in savings of 10 - 15% credit on your Homeowner's Insurance Policy. The point here is that Hurricane Protection Shutters and Impact Glass can help you to get a credit or discount on your Homeowner's Insurance year after year and that is a much welcomed credit. Here's to saving that 10 - 15% each year. ** These are average figures provided as an example which may not be applicable in every situation. Each individual project and case is subject to verification of measurements, installation conditions and manufacturing requirements in order to determine fair value.

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The Accordion Shutter is possibly the most convenient, still relatively economical shutter in use today when it comes to Hurricane Protection. These strong, sturdy and durable shutters definitely get the job done when it comes to storm protection. They are also used for the purpose of providing a degree of security against unwanted intruders. You see this frequently on storefronts and warehouse offices. Well, new developments in designing and engineering have made it possible for us to provide 4 different grades of accordion shutters. Four different grades in terms of protection and budget.

Well hello, and welcome to our blog. I am going to take up an important topic here and I hope that this will be useful to our readers. Not everyone who contacts us for shutters and shutter parts realizes this point but, it is nevertheless something that makes a difference between a good result and a problem result or the desired result and a nightmare. This happens more frequently than you may realize, so here are some tips to hopefully clarify the point. Let's say for example, a person contacts a company and says, "I need tires for my car. How much will they cost?" Now the fun begins. What make car, which model, which year? Which tire size, tire type? Tires that fit a Mini Cooper are different than tires that fit a Cadillac, and so on. It would be the same for floor mats for the car. Floor mats for a Corolla are different from floor mats for a Hummer. I think that you get the point. Accordion Shutters are not all the same. And neither are Storm Panels or Roll Up Shutters. Accordion Shutters have different levels of quality, strength and durability. And different designs of interconnecting parts, different designs of tracks, different screw types, different lock systems. Storm Panels are another product that differ from brand to brand. And the Steel Panels of today are possibly not as heavy as the panels that were in use 25-30 years ago. There have been different track and attachment systems over the years as well. They are corrugated (having a wavy form of ridges and depressions). Now, what is the depth of that wavy form, highest point to lowest point? Could be 2 inches, could be 2-1/4 inches. And this becomes important when you have to match up the panels and the header (top) track (channel) for the panels. The width of the individual panels can also vary from brand to brand and the distance or width between the holes can vary. Some have 12-inch distance and some 12-1/2. And I have heard of 13 inch spacing as well. All of this is important when trying to match up angle tracks with fixed studs for the bottom attachment of the panels. Or trying to match up panels and existing screw holes in the wall for shutter directly mounted to the wall. Roll up shutters are another type of shutter with a history of varying designs and varying components and varying options. The important point here is to give attention to the necessary details in order to be able to communicate what you need to others who do the work and supply the parts. I hope that this information helps. SEE SHUTTER PARTS GET A SHUTTERS ESTIMATE