frame structures can be utilized and are considered within the scope of the invention referring now to fig2 high impact shutter panel 2 includes a plurality of slats 20 all or a portion of slats 20 in panel 2 may include vents 22 to provide ventilation and allow light to pass through shutter panel 2 slats 20 are surrounded by a perimeter framework 24 made up of vent head 26 vent sill 28 and vertical vent jambs 30 and 32 slots 34 and 36 can be provided in vent sill 28 and vent head 26 respectively for slidable engagement with tracks 10 and guide means 12 respectively nylon guides 38 can be provided on vent sill 28 at slot 34 for quiet operation referring now to fig3 a 3b and 4 slat 20 is comprised generally of body portion 40 male end 42 and female end 44 body portion 40 male end 42 and female end 44 run the entire length of slat 20 from end to end but are shown in end view in fig4 male end 42 and female end 44 are on opposite sides of body portion 40 slat 20 is made of any suitable material extruded 6063 aluminum has been found to work well during testing but the slats can be constructed of a different material and such other material are considered within the scope of the invention body portion 40 of slat 20 that is.