Hurricane shutters act as a barrier against the wind, protecting windows and preventing flying debris. They are necessary for residents of certain geographic areas during hurricane season but should not be left up year-round in all locations because they can damage homes when there is no weather warning present or if high winds occur without any other threat to face such as an approaching tropical system . In addition , properly cleaning and maintaining these storm shutter will help keep your investment safe while also preserving its value over time so you gain back some Read compressed narrative text