Hurricane Shutters

Hurricane Shutters Are an Essential Piece of Protection for Many Florida Homes.

RIM Express Inc. offers three of the most popular types of hurricane shutters with consideration of security, protection level, convenience, practicality, and budget. All our shutters are high-quality, tested and approved by FL Building Code. Browse through our selection to learn more or contact us for free estimate.

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Roll Down Shutters

We exclusively carry the Bertha/A.S.S.A line of roll-down shutters as they are considered by many to be the best storm shutter in the industry!


Roll-Down Hurricane Shutters are among the easiest and strongest types of hurricane shutters and are ideal for single-family homes, condominiums, apartment buildings, hospitals, schools, and commercial buildings.

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Roll-down shutters, also known as roll-up shutters or simply "roll shutters", sit above your window or door at all times and are easily lowered when a storm is approaching by either a motor, a manual crank handle, or in some cases, by hand (the new 63mm single wall shutter). The shutters are continuously contained in a small box above your opening and are rolled down along heavy-duty tracks which line the left and right sides of your opening.

Benefits Of Roll-Down Shutters:

  • Extremely Strong – Considered to be among the strongest type of hurricane shutter available
  • Ease of Use – Can be lowered in seconds with little or no effort – Even from across the world!
  • Security – Completely covers your opening, making it extremely difficult to penetrate
  • Light & Noise Blocking – Blocks out outside lighting and minimizes outside noise – perfect for bedrooms or theater rooms
  • Decreases heating & cooling costs – provides UV protection from the sun's harmful rays
Accordion Shutters — Sarasota, FL — RIM Express

Accordion Shutters

Accordion Shutters are permanently installed on the left and right side of your opening and are among the most popular type of hurricane shutters available. Accordion shutters are also the easiest type of hurricane protection system to use, as they can be easily opened and closed in seconds! They can be locked from either the outside or the inside for added security and protection and are often used as a theft prevention system.

Our Accordion shutters are made of high-grade aluminum and are considered one of the strongest shutters available. We offer the Bertha HV™ Accordion shutter, a high-grade aluminum storm shutter considered by many to be the best accordion shutter available. They have been in business for nearly 40 years.

Benefits Of Accordion Shutters:

  • Quick response to storm threats – closes easily and quickly to protect your opening in the event of a storm.
  • Convenience – no more putting up and taking down heavy storm panels.
  • No storage space needed – since the accordions are permanently installed, valuable storage space is freed up.
  • Security – provides added security with a choice of either inside or outside locking systems.
  • Available in colors of White (WH), Ivory (IV), Beige (BG), and Bronze (MB).
  • Unobstructed View – in the open position, the accordion is equally stacked to both sides, which offers a full view with no obstructions.
  • Energy-efficient – In closed or semi-closed position accordion reflects the sun's harsh rays and provides shade – lowering your energy bills.
  • Privacy – When closed, accordion shutters restrict the ability to see into the opening. It can be used to secure your property when vacated.
  • Increases value of your property – accordions are considered an upgrade to your property which increases its net worth.
  • Minimal Maintenance – aluminum construction needs only occasional washing as needed and regularly scheduled lubrication of rollers and locking mechanism with a silicon-based product.

Storm Panels

Storm Panels are the most economical storm protection system. We offer Aluminum Panels, Galvanized Steel Panels, and Clear Panels. They all have their own characteristics and code acceptance, but the following features are the same for all types of our panels.

Benefits Of Storm Panels:

  • Most affordable type of storm protection!
  • Engineered to meet the most stringent wind codes!
  • Can be installed vertically or horizontally!
  • Fast and Easy installation!
  • Designed to be installed into top header track and bottom track or attached directly to the wall without tracks!
  • Rust free!
  • Lightweight – Can be installed by one person!
  • Easy to store – Approximately 7 panels take up only 1 inch!
  • Provides for insurance discount!
Storm Panels — Sarasota, FL — RIM Express
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