t460 hurricane shutter design
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One of the best ways to protect a home (Group R occupancy) from damage in windstorms is to install shutters over all
windows and glass doors. Shutters protect windows from wind-borne objects. They also prevent structural damage caused
by sudden pressure changes when a window is broken.
Hurricane Shutter DesignConsiderations for Florida
Figure 1
Wind-Borne deBris regions and VULT
ConToUrs for deTermining
appLiCaBiLiTy of TaBLes r301.2.1.2 and 1609.1.2 of The 2010 fLorida BUiLding Codes
Broward
Hendry
PalmBeach
Charlotte Glades
MartinDesoto
Sarasota
SaintLucie
Okeechobee
Manatee
HardeeHighlands
Pinellas
Hillsborough
Osceola
Polk
OrangeSumter
Lake
Marion
Flagler
Alachua
BradfordWakulla Taylor
Suwannee Columbia
Hamilton
Madison
Jefferson
Leon
Gadsden
WaltonHolmes
i
dBrowar
Palmeach
Martin
SaintLucie
Hendry
Charlotte Glades
Desotoarasota
Okeechobee
Manatee
Har
inellasii
eeHighlands
illsborough
Osceola
Polk
Orangeumter
Lake
ler
arion
la
Alachua
Bradford
Walton
Wakulla
olmes
Taylor
Suwannee Columbia
amilton
Madison
Jefferson
eon
Gadsden
Wind-Borne Debris Region as Defined in Section R202
Designated areas where the basic wind speed,V
ULT, is 140 mph or greater.
130 mph, VULT
and within 1 mile of the coast
Notes:
1) Values are VULT3-second gust, wind speeds in miles per hour at 33 ftabove ground for Exposure C category.
2) Linear interpolation between contours is permitted.
3) Islands and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last windspeed contour of the coastal area.
4) Mountainous terrain, gorges, ocean promontories, and special windregions shall be examined for unusual wind conditions.
5) This map is accurate to the county. Local governments establish specific
wind speed/wind-borne debris lines using physical landmarks such asmajor roads, canals, rivers and shorelines.
6) VASD =
0.6 x VULT
Source:Adapted from the 2010 Florida Building Code and FloridaBuilding Code Residential (Figures 1609A and R301.2(4),respectively).
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120130
130
140
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The following designs are presented as two basic alternatives: The first is to present the code minimum opening protec-
tion when such shutters are required. The requirements of the 2010 Florida Building Code-Residential (FBC-R) and
2010 Florida Building Code-Building (FBC-B) are presented. Except for Dade and Broward Counties, they permit the
use of minimum 7/16 Performance Category Rated Sheathing as opening protection against the impact of wind-borne
debris. Check with local building departments for verification or clarification of requirements.
The second approach provides some design details for stronger and stiffer shutters than provided for by the code-minimum requirements. It should be noted that these designs were developed prior to the adoption of specific stan-
dards for shutter designs by any U.S. codes. The supports detailed for these shutters meet code requirements when
mounted according to the specifications in Table R301.2.1.2 of the FBC-R. The mounting brackets for the masonry
block structures have been tested for design wind loads but have not been impact or cyclic tested because they were
developed as design guides before these standards were developed.
1. Code-MiniMuM Shutter deSign
2010 Florida Building CodeResidential (FBC-R) Section R301.2.1.2 Protection of Openings. Windows
in bidings ocated in wind-borne debris regions sha have gazed openings protected from wind-borne debris. Gazed
opening protection for wind-borne debris sha meet the reqirements of the arge missie test of ASTM E1996 and ASTM
E1886, SSTD 12, TAS 201, 202 and 203 or AAMA 506 referenced therein. Garage door gazed opening protection
for wind-borne debris sha meet the reqirements of an approved impact resisting standard or ANSI/DASMA 115.
1. Openings in snrooms, baconies or encosed porches constrcted nder existing roofs or decks are not reqired
to be protected provided the spaces are separated from the biding interior by a wa and a openings in the
separating wa are protected in accordance with this section. Sch space sha be permitted to be designed as
either partiay encosed or encosed strctres.
2. Storage sheds that are not designed for hman habitation and that have a foor area of 720 sqare feet or ess
are not reqired to compy with the mandatory wind-borne debris impact standard of this code.
3. Ventiation openings in an exterior wa into an attic space in bidings ocated in wind-borne debris regions
sha have opening protection from wind-borne debris. Sch opening protection into an attic space sha meet
the reqirements of AMCA 540 or sha be protected by an impact resistant cover compying with an approved
impact-resistance standard or the arge missie test of ASTM E1996.
Impact resistant coverings sha be tested at 1.5 times the design pressre (positive or negative) expressed in ponds
per sqare feet as determined by the Forida Biding Code, Residentia Section R301, for which the specimen is
to be tested.
Exception: Wood strctra panes with a minimm thickness of 7/16 inch and a maximm span of 8 feet sha be
permitted for opening protection in one- and two-story bidings. Panes sha be prect and attached to the framing
srronding the opening containing the prodct with the gazed opening. Panes sha be predried as reqired for
the anchorage method and sha be secred with the attachment hardware provided. Attachments sha be designed
to resist the component and cadding oads determined in accordance with either Tabe R301.2(2) or ASCE 7 with
the permanent corrosion-resistant attachment hardware provided and anchors permanenty instaed on the biding.
Attachment in accordance with Tabe R301.2.1.2 is permitted for bidings with a mean roof height of 33 feet or ess
where VASD
determined in accordance with Section R301.2.1.3 does not exceed 130 mies per hor.
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Sections R202 and 1609.2 define Wind-borne Debris Region as:
Wind-borne Debris Region.Areas within hurricane-prone regions ocated:
1. Within 1 mie of the coasta mean high water ine where the timate design wind speed is VulT
, is 130 mph or
greater; or
2. In areas where the timate design wind speed, VulT
, is 140 mph or greater.
Section R202 defines Hurricane-Prone Regions as:
Hurricane-Prone Regions.Areas vnerabe to hrricanes defined as:
1. The u.S. Atantic Ocean and Gf of Mexico coasts where the basic wind speed, VulT
, for Risk Category II bidings
is greater than 115 mph and
2. Hawaii, Perto Rico, Gam, Virgin Isands and American Samoa.
Alternatively, Section 1609.1.2 of the 2010 Florida Building Code-Building, Protection of Openings:
1609.1.2 Protection of Openings. Gazed openings in bidings ocated in wind-borne debris regions sha be
protected from wind-borne debris. Gazed opening protection for wind-borne debris sha meet the reqirements of
SSTD 12, ASTM E1886 and ASTM E1996, ANSI/DASMA 115 (for garage doors and roing doors) or TAS 201, 202
and 203 or AAMA 506 referenced therein.
1. Gazed openings ocated within 30 feet of grade sha meet the reqirements of the arge missie test of ASTM E1996.
2. Gazed openings ocated more than 30 feet above grade sha meet the provisions of the sma missie test ofASTM E1996.
3. Storage sheds that are not designed for hman habitation and that have a foor area of 720 sqare feet or ess
are not reqired to compy with the mandatory wind-borne debris impact standards of this code.
Table r301.2.1.2
Wind-Borne deBris proTeCTion fasTening sChedULe for Wood sTrUCTUraL paneLs ()(b)(c)()
ft T
ft sc (c)()(b)
pl s 4 Fee
4 Fee < PaelSpa 6 Fee
6 Fee < PaelSpa 8 Fee
No. 8 wood-scw-sd ncho wth 2-nch mdmnt nth 16 10 8
No. 10 wood-scw-sd ncho wth 2-nch mdmnt nth 16 12 9
1/4-nch -scw-sd ncho wth 2-nch mdmnt nth 16 16 16
Fo Si: 1 nch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pond = 4.448 N, 1 m p ho = 0.447 m/s.
() Ths t s sd on VASD
dtmnd n ccodnc wth Scton r301.2.1.3, 130 mph nd 33-foot mn oof hht.
() Fstns sh nstd t opposn nds of th wood stct pn. Fstns sh octd mnmm of 1 nch fom th d ofth pn.
(c) anchos sh pntt thoh th xto w covn wth n mdmnt nth of 2 nchs mnmm nto th dn fm.Fstns sh octd mnmm of 2-1/2 nchs fom th d of conct ock o conct.
(d) Wh pns ttchd to msony o msony/stcco, thy sh ttchd sn vton-sstnt nchos hvn mnmmtmt wthdw cpcty of 1500 ponds.
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4. Openings in snrooms, baconies or encosed porches constrcted nder existing roofs or decks are not reqired
to be protected provided the spaces are separated from the biding interior by a wa and a openings in the
separating wa are protected in accordance with Section 1609.1.2. Sch spaces sha be permitted to be designed
as either partiay encosed or encosed strctres.
Exceptions:
1.Wood strctra panes with a minimm thickness of 7/16 inch and maximm span of 8 feet sha be permitted for
opening protection in one- and two-story bidings cassified as Grop R-3 or R-4 occpancy. Panes sha be prect
so that they sha be attached to the framing srronding the opening containing the prodct with the gazed opening.
Panes sha be predried as reqired for the anchorage method and sha be secred with the attachment hardware
provided. Attachments sha be designed to resist the components and cadding oads determined in accordance with
the provisions of ASCE 7, with corrosion-resistant attachment hardware provided and anchors permanenty instaed
on the biding. Attachment in accordance with Tabe 1609.1.2 with corrosion-resistant attachment hardware provided
and anchors permanenty instaed on the biding is permitted for bidings with a mean roof height of 45 feet or ess
where VASD
, determined in accordance with Section 1609.3.1 does not exceed 140 mph. (See Figure 1 for wind-borne
ds ons nd VulT
contos.)
2. Gazing in Risk Category I bidings as defined in Section 1604.5, incding greenhoses that are occpied for growing
pants on a prodction or research basis, withot pbic access sha be permitted to be nprotected.
3. Gazing in Risk Category II, III or IV bidings ocated over 60 feet above the grond and over 30 feet above
aggregate srface roofs ocated within 1,500 feet of the biding sha be permitted to be nprotected.
4. Exterior baconies or porches nder existing roofs or decks encosed with screen or removabe viny and acryic
panes compying with Section 2002.3.3 sha not be reqired to be protected and openings in the wa separating
the nit from the bacony or porch sha not be reqired to be protected ness reqired by other provisions of
this code.
Table 1609.1.2
Wind-Borne deBris proTeCTion fasTening sChedULe for Wood sTrUCTUraL paneLs ()(b)(c)()
ft T
ft sc (c)
pl s 4 Fee
4 Fee < PaelSpa 6 Fee
6 Fee < PaelSpa 8 Fee
No. 8 wood-scw-sd ncho wth 2-nch mdmnt nth 16 10 8
No. 10 wood-scw-sd ncho wth 2-nch mdmnt nth 16 12 9
1/4-nch dmt -scw-sd ncho wth 2-nch
mdmnt nth16 16 16
Fo Si: 1 nch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pond = 4.448 N, 1 m p ho = 0.447 m/s.
. Ths t s sd on VASD dtmnd n ccodnc wth Scton 1609.3.1 of 140 mph nd 45-foot mn oof hht.
. Fstns sh nstd t opposn nds of th wood stc t pn. Fstns sh octd mnmm of 1 nch fom th d ofth pn.
c. anchos sh pntt thoh th xto w covn wth n mdmnt nth of 2 nchs mnmm nto th dn fm.Fstns sh octd mnmm of 2-1/2 nchs fom th d of conct ock o conct.
d. Wh pns ttchd to msony o msony/stcco, thy sh ttchd sn vton-sstnt nchos hvn mnmmtmt wthdw cpcty of 1,500 ponds.
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2. ConSiderationS for Stronger, Stiffer deSignS
The following design pages describe how to construct stronger, stiffer shutters for attachment to wood and masonry
walls. The masonry attachments were designed prior to the adoption of specific test standards for shutter designs
by Florida codes. The shutters have been tested to resist the design wind loads and impacts, but the attachments to
masonry have not been impact or cyclic-load tested. The masonry attachment details are therefore supplied as guides
in developing individual designs.
Section R4403.2.1(g) (for Dade and Broward Counties) requires that shutters deflect no more than the shutter span
(in inches) divided by 30 (for instance, a 40-inch span should not bend more than 40"/30 = 1.33 inches when the
wind blows). They also should bend less than 2 inches maximum and should remain at least one inch away from the
window when under full wind force.
In wood-frame construction, panels can be nailed over the openings when a hurricane approaches. Buildings made
with concrete blocks, however, require advance preparation.
In some cases, stiffeners may be necessary to limit deflection of the shutter against the glass. Stiffeners function best
if they are on the outside of the shutter and oriented with the narrow edge against the shutter.
Tables 1 and 2 and Figures 2 and 3 on the following pages apply to most of the designs, and are referenced accordingly.
These APA hurricane shutter designs are based on pressures associated with a three-second gust VULT
wind speed of
190 mph (VAs wind peed of 150 mph) and a mean roof height of 45 feet or le. Before contructing hutter, it i
important to check with your local building department for any updates on current code requirements.
Note: The shutter designs shown herein will provide significant protection from hurricane-force winds. This publication contains recom-mendations to serve as a guide only. It does not include all possible shutter, anchor and fastening systems, and the installer must adjust alldimensions to compensate for particular installations and hardware used. These shutter designs by no means represent all possible workabledesigns and can always be upgraded to provide even greater margins of safety and protection. All shutter designs herein are intended to betemporary and mounted and removed from outside the building. All designs are based on wind-pressure capacities only.
While the design wind pressures used are based on ASCE 7-10, the building owner/insta ller must still carefully evaluate each system and then,if necessary, make any modifications consistent with good design and building practices.
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Table 1
maximUm span WiThoUT sTiffeners sTrengTh axis perpendiCULar To fasTener roWs (see figUre 2)
apa pls rt
atWt
()
musutt s
(.)
at dlct t VULT
190 d W s t45-f Heigh, Exp. C, We Paels
(.)
32/16 1.5 22 0.22
40/20 2.1 30 0.38
48/24 2.4 34 0.35
48 oc 3.6 50 0.58
Table 2
WeighTs and defLeCTions of shUTTers WiTh sTiffeners () (see figUre 3)
apa pl s rt
mu plscct
at Wtmu s
(st B)Ttl dlct
(st plu pl)
Wih 2x4st
()
Wt 26st
()
Wih 2x4st(b)t 16" .c.
(.)
Wt 26st(b)t 16" .c.
(.)
66" swih 2x4st
(.)
96" swt 26st
(.)
32/16, 15/32 Pf. Ct.
5-py pywood o OSb2.4 2.9 66 96 0.87 0.97
40/20, 19/32 Pf. Ct.4-py pywood o OSb
2.8 3.3 66 96 0.75 0.86
48/24, 23/32 Pf. Ct.
Pywood o OSb3.2 3.7 66 96 0.66 0.79
48 o.c., 1-1/8 Pf. Ct.
Pywood o OSb4.3 4.8 66 96 0.49 0.67
() Pns wth 2x4 S-P-F (Soth) No. 2 stffns spcd 16 nchs o.c., expos C, 3-scond st, W Zon 5, mn oof hht = 45 ft,VulT190 mph, 2010 FbC-r.
() Mxmm spn ovnd y stffn ndn stnth, wt stsss, dton of od fcto = 1.6.
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Rows of fasteners
Panel shutter Shutter span
Panel strength axis(perpendicular tothe fastener rows)
Orientation is based on Figure A1
Figure 2
shUTTer insTaLLaTion exampLe shoWing orienTaTion of paneL sTrengTh axis
APA structural panelNo. 2 2x4 or No. 2 2x6
Cut if desired
Panel strength axis
3/16" x 3" lag screws with fender washers
Min. 16d box nails (0.135" x 3-1/2") @ 6" o.c.
Figure 3
shUTTer sTiffener aTTaChmenT if reqUired
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hurriCane Shutter deSignS index
E
D
C
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deSign a
Shutters for Wood-Frame BuildingsThis design from APA describes how to construct structural panel shutters for attachment to wood-frame buildings.
Steps to Constructing Shutters1. Review Tables 1 and 2 to determine if stiffeners are needed. Attach stiffeners, if needed, as shown in Figures 3
and A1.
2. Cut APA wood structural panels with adequate edge overlap to receive nails. Orient long panel axis (strength axis) of
the panel as shown in Figures 3 and A1.
3. Use a long brad, finishing or casing nails to locate the framing behind the wood siding. The nails used to attach the
shims and the shutters must hit the framing to be fully effective.
4. Nail shims to the framing with 12d nails (0.135- x 3-1/4-inch). Use 16d nails (0.135- x 3-1/2-inch) for shims over
3/4 inch thick. For spans up to 5 feet, space the nails 6 (4) inches o.c. at each shim. For spans over 5 feet, space nails
4 (3) inches o.c. at each shim. Stagger nails as shown in Figure A2. Refer to Figures A2 and A3. Shim attachment
schedules are based on a mean roof height of 33 feet. Corresponding schedules for a mean roof height of 45 feet areshown in parenthesis, e.g., 12 (8).
5.Attach the shutters with double-headed nails as shown in Figures A2 and A3 for ease of later removal. Use 16d
(0.135- x 3-1/2-inch). For nail spacing at each end of the shutter panel, see Tables A1 and A2. Stagger nails spaced
3 inches on center. Nailing the panel on all four sides instead of just the two ends will further limit deflection and max-
imize strength.
Table a1
minimUm naiL spaCing aLong eaCh end
of The shUTTer paneL (Spa Raigs 32/16,
40/20, 48/24 plywood or OSB)
suttht (t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
5 6" o.c. 4" o.c.
8 3" o.c. 3" o.c.
Table a2
minimUm naiL spaCing aLong eaCh end
of The shUTTer paneL (Spa Raig 48 oc,
1-1/8" lw osB)
suttht (t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
5 4" o.c. 4" o.c.
8 3" o.c. 3" o.c.
6.Any permanently installed hardware, shims or fastening devices must be installed using standard/acceptable methods
of waterproofing. All abandoned holes must be sealed.
7.After fabrication, each shutter should be marked for orientation and location to speed installation.
8. If shims are left in place, use galvanized nails and finish like siding or exterior trim.
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16d (0.135" x 3-1/2") double-headednails in accordance with Tables A1 and A2
APA structural panel
No. 2 2x4s orNo. 2 2x6s (if needed)
Cut if desired
Panel strength axis
Span
Figure a1
shUTTer aTTaChmenT VieW from oUTside
16d (0.135" x 3-1/2")double-headed nails perTable A1 or A2
Siding
Shim
Shutter
Finish wall
Flashing and caulk
Glass
Header
16d (0.135" x 3-1/2") nailsholding shims per Step 4
Interior casing
Maintain a minimum paneledge distance of 1/2" 1"
Figure a2
shUTTer aTTaChmenT Top
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Caulk (prior toinstalling shim)
16d (0.135" x 3-1/2") nailsholding shims per Step 4
Shim
Siding
Finish sill
Finish wall
Shutter
SillInterior casing
Glass
Maintain a minimum paneledge distance of 1/2" 1"
16d (0.135" x 3-1/2")double-headed nailsper Table A1 or A2
Figure a3
shUTTer aTTaChmenT BoTTom
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Shutters for Masonry Block StructuresBarrel-Bolt latch supports
This design from APA describes how to construct structural panel shutters for attachment to masonry block buildingsusing barrel-bolt latch supports. The unique features of this design are the barrel bolt latches that support the shutter
at either end. Once made, the shutters can be mounted or removed without any additional hardware or tools. The
barrel-bolt latches should be mounted to the panel with bolts rather than the screws that usually come with them. Use
a washer under the nuts and heads of the bolts. Place the nut-end of the bolts to the outside (latch side) of the shutter
to allow for final adjustment of the latches.
Steps to Constructing Shutters
1. Use Tables 1 and 2 to determine if stiffeners are needed. Attach stiffeners, if needed, as shown in Figure 3.
2. Cut the panel 1/8 inch less than the window opening. The long-panel axis (strength axis) must be oriented perpendicular
to the supported ends (sides of the shutter with the barrel bolts), regardless of which shutter dimension is longer.
3. Make two templates that will help in mounting the latches and
drilling the barrel-bolt latch holes in the concrete blocks one
for each side of the window. The maximum distance between
the top of the shutter panel and the first barrel bolt, and the
maximum distance between barrel bolts shall be in accordance
with Table B1 and should miss the mortar joints between the
blocks by 1-1/2 inches or more. See Figure B1.
4. Mount 4-inch barrel bolts. The nuts go on the latch side (outside)
of the shutter. Make the nuts only finger tight because the latches
will be adjusted in the final fitting.
5. Drill latch-bolt holes in blocks. See Figure B2.6. Mount the shutter in the window frame, and insert the barrel-
bolt latches into the holes in the concrete blocks. Tighten bolts holding barrel bolts in place.
7. The barrel-bolt holes in the concrete blocks may be filled with a removable plug when not in use as shown in Figure B3.
8.Any permanently installed hardware, shims or fastening devices must be installed using standard/acceptable methods of
waterproofing. All abandoned holes must be sealed.
9.After fabrication, each shutter should be marked for orientation and location to speed installation.
10.To prevent the bottom 2x4 anchor holes in the concrete block from becoming clogged with dirt between shutter
uses, insert 1/2-inch No. 14 pan- or flat-head screws into the anchor holes. Remove these screws prior to reattaching
the 2x4s.
Table b1
BarreL BoLT aTTaChmenT sChedULe
shutter
Wt(t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
dtc t ft Bl Blt (.)
5 6 5
8 4 3
Bl Blt sc (.)
5 12 10
8 8 6
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Figure b1
LaTCh BoLT pLaCemenT deTaiLs
1-1/2"
Panel strength axis
TOPNORTH SIDECENTER
4" barrel bolt
No. 8 machine screws
3/8" cut washersAPA structural panel
Hole for latch bolt
Masonry joints
Outside face of wall
Note: Be sure to mark the
location and orientationof each shutter after fabrication
4'' Barrel bolt
Section view of barrel bolt
Wall end view
Front view
Distance to firstbarrel bolt per Table B1
1-1/2"
Barrel bolt spacing per Table B1
Figure b2
LaTCh-BoLT hoLe in side
of WindoW opening
BlockStucco
Holes for latchbolts not greater
than 16" o.c.
1-1/2"minimum
1"
Figure b3
Temporary pLUg
for LaTCh-BoLT hoLe
Stucco
Block
Hole forlatch bolt
CorkScrew handle
Plug forlatch-bolt hole
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deSign C
Shutters for Masonry Block Structuressteel or aluminum angle and screw supports
This design from APA describes how to construct structural panel shutters for attachment to masonry block buildings,using steel or aluminum angle and screw supports. The design is less costly to build than shutters with permanent
hardware for attachment and removal.
Anchorage to Masonry Block
The plastic anchors* referenced in this plan have sufficient lateral and withdrawal capacity to handle the expected
forces and are recommended because they are rated as being vibration resistant a characteristic that may be of some
value under buffeting wind loads. (Standard lead anchors are not usually rated as vibration resistant.)
Keep masonry anchors at least 1-1/2 inches from the block edges, joints and corners to minimize the danger of cracking the
concrete blocks.
Steps to Constructing Shutters1. Use Tables 1 and 2 to determine if stiffeners are needed. Attach stiffeners, if needed, as shown in Figure 3.
2. In the dimension from support to support, cut the panel 3/8 inch less than the measurement of the window opening
(side to side in Figure C1). In the dimension from unsupported edge to unsupported edge, cut the panel 1/8 inch
less than the measurement of the opening. The long-panel axis (strength axis) must be oriented perpendicular to the
supported sides (side to side in Figure C1), regardless of which shutter dimension is longer.
3. Cut 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8-inch steel or aluminum angles to the same length as the width of the shutter ends to be
supported.
4. Drill 1/4-inch diameter holes per Table C1 in one side of the angle. These holes are for bolts that hold the angle to
the panel and may be centered between the corner and the edge of the angle.
5. Drill 3/16-inch diameter holes per Table C2 in the remaining leg of the angle, offset 1 inch from the panel bolt holes.
Make the centerline of the holes 1/4 inch from edge of the angle. These holes are to receive No. 10 screws that will
go through the holes into masonry anchors in the concrete blocks. Refer to Figure C2.
Table C2
hoLe LoCaTions in angLe for aTTaChmenTTo WaLL
suttWt
(t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
Cct ac sc (.)
5 8 8
8 6 4
dtc t ft Cct ac (.)
5 4 4
8 3 2
Table C1
hoLe LoCaTions in angLe for aTTaChmenTof shUTTer paneL
suttWt
(t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
mc Blt sc (.)
5 12 12
8 12 12
dtc t ft mc Blt (.)
5 6 6
8 6 6
*Lateral ultimate value 350 lbs or greater in 4,000 psi concrete, with screws specified (1-1/2 inches with stucco).
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6. Drill holes in blocks for the plastic anchors. Refer to Figure C3.
7. Mount the shutter, with angles mounted, to the window frame using No. 10 x 1-1/2" screws with washers.
See Figure C1.
8.Any permanently installed hardware, shims or fastening devices must be installed using standard/acceptable methods
of waterproofing. All abandoned holes must be sealed.
9.After fabrication, each shutter should be marked for orientation and location to speed installation.
10.To prevent the bottom 2x4 anchor holes in the concrete block from becoming clogged with dirt between shutter
uses, insert 1/2-inch No. 14 pan- or flat-head screws into the anchor holes. Remove these screws prior to reattaching
the 2x4s.
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Figure C1
shUTTer aTTaChmenT deTaiL
Panel strength axis
TOP
NORTH SIDECENTER
Block wall
Note: Be sure to mark thelocation and orientation of
each shutter after fabrication
1-1/2"minimum
APA structural panel
1/4" Dia. hole
3/32" Dia. hole1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/8"Aluminum or steel angle
No. 10 wood or sheet metal screw
1/4" x 1" screw-in anchor(1-1/2" screw-in anchor for stucco)per Table C2
3/16" Dia. hole
Outside view of wall
Block wall
Block walltop view
No. 8 machine screw with1/4" x 1-1/4" fender washers per Table C1
Front or outside
Figure C2
angLe-To-shUTTer aTTaChmenT deTaiL
Figure C3
sCreW-in anChor hoLe in side of WindoWopening
1/4" Dia. holeper Table C1
3/32" Dia. hole
3/16" Dia.hole per
Table C2
APA structural panel1-1/2" x 1-1/2" x 1/8"Aluminum or steel angle Stucco
Block
Hole for 1'' screw-inanchor (1-1/2" screw-inanchor for stucco)per Table C2
1-1/2"minimum
1"
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deSign d
Shutters for Masonry Block Structuresshutters attached to outside wall with permanently mounted Brackets
This design from APA describes how to construct structural panel shutters for attachment to masonry block buildings, usingpermanently mounted brackets on the outside wall. Two layers of APA Exterior plywood are attached to the outside of the concrete
block wall with No. 10 flat-head screws in masonry anchors. Once the brackets are installed, no tools are required to install or
remove the shutters unless stiffeners are required. It has the advantage of moving the shutter almost 2 inches farther away from
the glass than shutters mounted to the interior of the window frame and is therefore less likely to require stiffeners.
Fasteners
Screws or bolts that will be permanently exposed to the weather should be made of stainless steel.
Anchorage to Masonry Block
The plastic anchors* referenced in this plan have sufficient lateral and withdrawal capacity to handle the expected
forces and are recommended because they are rated as being vibration resistant a characteristic that may be of some
value under buffeting wind loads. (Standard lead anchors are not usually rated as vibration resistant.)
Keep masonry anchors at least 1-1/2 inches from the block edges, joints and corners to minimize the danger of cracking the
concrete blocks.
Steps to Constructing Shutters
1. Use Tables 1 and 2 to determine if stiffeners are needed. Attach stiffeners, if needed, as shown in Figure 3.
2. Cut APA Exterior plywood for the shutter support/spacer and
for the trim that holds shutter against the supports (see Figure
D1). Make the thickness of the inner spacer slightly greater
than that of the shutter to allow the shutters to slide without
binding. (The inner trim spacer of plywood is left out of one
side of the window framing to allow for the insertion of the
shutters.) Orient the plywood face grain of the trim as indi-
cated in the diagram. (Plywood with four or more plies may
be oriented either direction.) Lap the corners to a llow the
outer trim to be attached to the inner spacer at the corners.
Refer to Figure D1.
3. Drill 1/2-inch diameter vertical drain holes in bottom inner
spacer to allow rain water to escape out the bottom.
4. Cut the shutter to be 1/4 inch less than the distance from the bottom of the bottom slot to the top of the top slot, and
about 2 inches wider than the window opening width (assuming that the panels are supported top and bottom).Orient the long-panel axis (strength axis) as shown in Figure D1. Slide the shutter into place.
5. Drill hole halfway down the trim and diagonally downward (at about 30 degrees from the surface) in the trim board
covering the shutter-entrance opening. The hole should be about 1/8 inch outside the edge of the installed shutter.
This hole will receive a 12d box (0.128 x 3-1/4-inch) nail to prevent the shutter panel or panels from getting blown
back out the entrance slot.
*Withdrawal ultimate value 490 lbs or greater in 4,000 psi concrete, with screws specified (1-1/2 inches with stucco).
Table D1
Trim-To-ConCreTe anChor spaCing
suttht
(t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
Cct ac sc (.)
5 12 12
8 9 6
dtc t ft Cct ac (.)
5 6 6
8 4 3
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6.Any permanently installed hardware, shims or fastening devices must be installed using standard/acceptable methods ofwaterproofing. All abandoned holes must be sealed.
7.After fabrication, each shutter should be marked for orientation and location to speed installation.
8.To prevent the bottom 2x4 anchor holes in the concrete block from becoming clogged with dirt between shutter uses,
insert 1/2-inch No. 14 pan- or flat-head screws into the anchor holes. Remove these screws prior to reattaching the 2x4s.
Design Alternative
As an alternative to Design D, the wood trim can be replaced with 1 x 1 x 1-inch (outside measurements) x 1/8-inch
aluminum channels (channel outside dimensions may be changed to better accommodate panels thicker than 5/8 inch i.e.,
1-1/8-inch-thick shutters will require a channel slot opening of about 1-1/4 inches) mounted approximately the same way as
the wood trim. See Figure D2. Make holes at both ends to hold a latching device to prevent shutters from being blown out.
APA structural panel shutt er
1/2" Plywood face trim
No. 10 screw
1/4" x 1" Screw-in anchor(1/4" x 1-1/2" for stucco) inaccordance with Table D1
Panel strength axis
Inner spacer
1-1/2" Minimum
Note: Using sawn lumber instead of plywood for the outer layer of trim may result in the failure of the trim when suction loads are appliedto the shutter.
Detail oflockingdevice
Face trim
Not required forreinforced shutters
Hole forshutter stop
Side view
Lap trim at corners
Shutter location marked on shutter
Shutter slot (3 sides)
Strength axis
Drain hole
Block
3" 4"
Thickness of shutter plus 1/8"
TOPNORTH SIDE
CENTER
Figure D1
shUTTer frame and aTTaChmenT sTrUCTUraL paneL opTion
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Figure D2
shUTTer frame and aTTaChmenT aLUminUm ChanneL opTion
1/4" x 1" screw-in anchor(1/4" x 1-1/2" for stucco) inaccordance with Table D1
Stucco
Block
1-1/2"Minimum
1/2"
Aluminum channel1" x 1" x 1" x 1/8"
No. 10 screw
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deSign e
Shutters for Masonry Block StructuresFor openings wider than 8 Feet
This design from APA describes how to construct structural panel shutters for attachment to masonry block build-ings, where glass windows and doors are wider than 8 feet. The shutters run from top to bottom and are attached to a
temporary 2x4 lumber strip at the top and bottom of the opening.
Anchorage to Masonry Block
The plastic anchors* referenced in this plan have sufficient lateral and withdrawal capacity to handle the expected
forces and are recommended because they are rated as being vibration resistant a characteristic that may be of some
value under buffeting wind loads. (Standard lead anchors are not usually rated as vibration resistant.)
Keep masonry anchors at least 1-1/2 inches from the block edges, joints and corners to minimize the danger of cracking
the concrete blocks.
Steps to Constructing Shutters1.Use Table 2 to determine which panel to use.
2. Cut two 2x4s to a length that is 1 inch less than the width of the door opening to be covered. Rip the 2x4s length-
wise, if necessary, to the width of the distance of the door frame to the front of the wall. The outside edge of the 2x4
should be flush with the outside surface of the wall. (Note: If holes or hole plugs on the front of the building are not
a concern, the top 2x4 may be eliminated by extending the shutter above the opening and attaching the top of the
shutter directly to the front of the header.) Refer to Figure E1.
3. Predrill 1/4-inch diameter holes in the 2x4s in accordance with Table E1 and at least 1-1/2 inches from the front
edge of the 2x4s (outside surface of the wall).
4. Drill holes in the concrete blocks.
5. Tap vibration-resistant anchors into the holes in the concrete.
6.Attach the 2x4s to top and bottom of the opening using 2-1/2-inch No. 14 round or pan-head wood or sheetmetal
screws with washers. Refer to Figure E1.
7. Cut the shutter to span the opening (plus the width of the supports, 3 inches for two 2x4s). Orient the long-panel
axis (strength axis) as shown in Figure 3.
8. Drill holes at 16 inches o.c. along the supported panel edges and in the 2x4s.
9.Attach the shutter to the 2x4s with 2-inch No. 10 wood or sheetmetal screws in accordance with Table E2.
10.To prevent the bottom 2x4 anchor holes in the concrete block from becoming clogged with dirt between shutter
uses, insert 1/2-inch No. 14 pan- or flat-head screws into the anchor holes. Remove these screws prior to reattaching
the 2x4s.
11.Any permanently installed hardware, shims or fastening devices must be installed using standard/acceptable
methods of waterproofing. All abandoned holes must be sealed.
12.After fabrication, each shutter should be marked for orientation and location to speed installation.
* Withdrawal ultimate value 490 lbs or greater in 4,000 psi concrete, with screws specified (1-1/2 inches with stucco).
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Figure e1
shUTTer aTTaChmenT To header and sLaB fLoor
No. 10 x 2" screw with washerin accordance with with Table E2
Concrete floor
APA structural panel
Header reinforcing
No. 14 x 2-1/2" screw with washerin accordance with Table E1
3/16" x 3" lag screw with fender washer
16d nails 6" o.c.
Anchor
No. 14 x 2-1/2" screw with washerin accordance with Table E1
2x4
2x4
Header
Shutter location and orientation
TOPWEST SLIDER
LEFT SIDE
No. 2 2x4 16" o.c.
or No. 2 2x6 16" o.c.
Alternate means of attachmentNo. 14 x 2-1/2" screw with washer and
anchor through 2x4 in accordancewith Table E3
Patio slab
No. 10 x 2" screw with washerin accordance with Table E2
Alternate means of attatchment
No. 14 x 2-1/2" screw with washer andanchor in accordance with Table E3
Anchor
Anchor
2x4 (if required)
Outside of shutter
Min.1-1/2"
Min.1-1/2"
Outside surface of wall
Table e2
shUTTer To Temporary 24
shutter
Wt(t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
n. 10 scw sc(.)
5 8 8
8 4 4
dtc t ft n. 10scw (.)
5 4 4
8 2 2
Table e1
Temporary 24 tO COnCREtE
shutter
Wt(t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
no. 14 Screw Spacig(.)
5 12 12
8 8 6
Disace o Firs no. 14scw ac (.)
5 6 6
8 4 3
Table e3
Top of shUTTer To header
(altt m)
suttWt
(t)
m r ht (t)
33 45
Cct ac
sc (.)
5 6 6
8 4 4
dtc t ftCct ac (.)
5 3 3
8 2 2
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