Dear Jim: I want a strong window shutter for security and storms, but I don't want it to block my outdoor view. Is a rolling shutter strong enough and will it improve the efficiency of a large window?

Dear Jim: I want a strong window shutter for security and storms, but I don't want it to block my outdoor view. Is a rolling shutter strong enough and will it improve the efficiency of a large window?

Q: I have two large west-facing windows and I am considering installing rolling shutters for security and storm safety. Will they also save energy and what are my options? A: Exterior rolling window ...

Dear Jim: I want a strong window shutter for security and storms, but I don't want it to block my outdoor view. Is a rolling shutter strong enough and will it improve the efficiency of a large window?

Dear Jim: The sun bakes us through a large window. We also have a fireplace for heating in that room. Would installing a rolling shutter save energy and improve comfort? I am also concerned about ...

Dear Jim: The sun bakes us through a large window. We also have a fireplace for heating in that room. Would installing a rolling shutter save energy and improve comfort? I am also concerned about ...

Q: With high utility bills and all the recent severe weather, I thought about adding rolling window shutters. Do they let any light in when they are closed and what options and features should I ...

Q: We could use some storm shutters over two large windows. I like the rolling shutters that disappear above the window. Are they strong enough to provide protection? A: To protect your windows and ...

Q: With high utility bills and all the recent severe weather, I thought about adding rolling window shutters. Do they let any light in when they are closed and what options and features should I ...

Dear Jim: With high utility bills and all the recent severe weather, I thought about adding rolling window shutters. Do they let any light in when they are closed? What options and features should I ...

If you've ever been near the loading bay of a factory, you will almost certainly have seen rolling shutters. They are made of metal sections that roll up and down, usually on a geared chain. Sometimes ...