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Often homemade, these are sheets of plywood at least 5/8 inch thick that must be cut to fit snugly
over window and door openings. To work, must be properly fastened over windows. They should be precut and predrilled so they can be fastened to anchors Watched in house when storm approaches.

Performance: Plywood shutters can provide excellent protection but only if securely fastened.
Many homeowners who hastily nailed plywood over windows before Andrew found their shutters
in neighbors' yards after the storm. Plywood is difficult to store and handle.

How to Build a Plywood Shutter

Click here for the latest detail drawings and info on how to properly build plywood shutters according to APA-The Engineered Wood Association http://www.atlantichurricane.com/images/PlywoodShutters/plywood%20shutters.pdf

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