Hurricane shutters remain the most economical solution for most homeowners to protect window openings in a storm, although hurricane-proof glass is increasingly popular.
The biggest problem with storm panels is that homeowners often don’t check them when they buy a home. Many discover later that panels are missing or were cut improperly, or are too heavy to install themselves.
Source:http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/sfl-hc-shutterguide,0,4823608.htmlstory