Interactive hurricane shutter lab
See how your home behaves in a storm.
Use the slider to simulate different storm categories and learn why shutters and sealed openings matter.
Live protection simulator
Storm overview
Drag the slider to see how conditions change.
Calm day • 0 mph
What changes as wind speeds climb?
As storms intensify, pressure on your openings (windows, doors, garage) rises fast. Once one fails, the whole home can start to come apart from the inside out.
- Low categories = more debris and broken glass.
- Stronger storms = higher uplift forces on roofs and walls.
- Secured shutters = sealed shell, more predictable pressure.
Storm intensity
Scenario details
Whole house
Tap into what really fails first in a hurricane.
Think of your home as a sealed shell. The goal is to keep wind and water out so your roof and structure
can do their job.
- Windows and doors are the #1 failure point when wind pressure builds.
- Once a single opening fails, internal pressure can lift the roof and spread damage fast.
- Well-maintained shutters help keep the “shell” of the home sealed so your roof and structure can do their job.
Strong shutters are about more than looks — they keep glass intact, pressure under control,
and your home closer to its original design limits.
Pressure fact
When one window fails, internal air pressure can
double the stress on your roof and walls.
Time to deploy
Most homes can be fully secured in
60–90 minutes when shutters are maintained and ready.
Common mistake
The garage door is often
the first major failure in high winds if it isn’t reinforced.