Securely Mounted Shutters Resist Falling onto Children

Loose or weak shutter mounting hardware poses a dangerous risk of heavy window treatments detaching and falling onto children below. Stronger mounting systems and damage-resistant materials ensure shutters stay secured as active kids play nearby.

Don’t chance injury due to an unanticipated shutter collapse. Over-engineered mounting tracks, commercial grade fixtures, and robust shutter builds provide durability and deter disasters.

Let’s look at how reinforced mounting keeps shutters safely in place.

Potential Causes of Detachment

A variety of factors can cause shutter failure:

• Standard hollow screws tearing out of drywall when pulled
• Plastic wall anchors cracking under sheer weight
• Weak metal bending or warping over time
• Vibration loosening from slams or wind gusts
• Damage to frames from ball playing or overzealous use

Thoughtful design and quality materials prevent these failure points.

Stronger Mounting Systems

Upgrade lightweight consumer fixing options to rugged commercial or industrial hardware:

• Use solid wood blocking behind drywall to drill screws deeply into
• Swap plastic anchors for epoxy glued metal threaded inserts
• Select exterior-rated stainless steel hinges and tracks
• Install heavy-duty steel support brackets at shutter tops
• Attach reinforcements like hurricane straps along the backs

The stability and sheer resistance increase exponentially.

Impact-Resistant Materials

Shutters made of damage-resistant materials themselves stay safer:

• Durable aluminum withstands dings and swelling
• Shatterproof polycarbonate won’t crack under direct hits
• Tough polymer shutters resist puncturing or tearing
• Real wood chooses dense oak over easily warped pine

Premium materials prevent deterioration over years of use.

Routine Inspection and Maintenance

Prevent detachment through proactive care:

• Confirm mounting screws are tight when installing and annually after
• Check for loose hinge pins, sagging, cracks or warp annually
• Repair minor damage promptly before it worsens

Periodic tightening and replacement preserve lasting security.

Conclusion

Reinforced mounting tracks, commercial grade hardware, and damage-resistant shutter materials maintain the secure attachment of window shutters. This prevents hazardous falling onto children playing below. Contact our team to install or retrofit your shutters for safety and peace of mind.