Rolling Shutters are used to protect, secure, and cover openings for many types of applications. The upper housing of the shutter stores the operator, reel, and slats and is operated by using one of the following; straps, cranks or motors. The slats are moved and stored in the upper housing by the operator rolling onto the reel. They are guided out of the housing by side tracks.

Rolling shutters are designed in two shutter systems:

1. SYSTEM I :

   System I shutters are designed for heavy-duty applications. The System I shutter has four types of slats and a choice of three housing shapes. These shutters can be used for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.
   
   

2. SYSTEM II :

   System II shutters are designed for medium-duty applications. The System II shutter uses curved type slats to allow for smaller housing where limited head room is a factor. The System II shutter has three types of slats and a choice of two housing shapes.
   
   

Click the links below for more detailed information on the Rolling Shutters.

• Rolling Shutters Outline
• Rolling Shutters Specification

ACCORDION SHUTTERS:

Accordion shutters can be used for many types of applications and will protect, secure and cover openings. The accordions have roller-supported blades which move inside an upper assembly. The blades stack on the sides of the opening and bi-fold toward the center when operated. The shutter is operated by pulling the blades across the opening. All of the accordion systems we manufacture offer hurricane protection.

Designed in three accordion systems:

1. BERNARDO ACCORDION SYSTEM :

   This 4" blade is designed for heavy-duty applications and can be used for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The Bernardo accordion system is Dade County, FL rated. (Miami-Dade County, FL notice of acceptance 01-0709.08 to 9/7/2005)
   
   

2. HI - TECH ACCORDION SYSTEM :

   This 4" blade is designed for medium-duty applications and is used for residential and commercial applications. The Hi - Tech accordion system is Dade County, FL rated. (Miami-Dade County, FL notice of acceptance # 00-0307.01 to 4/10/2003)
   
   

3. STANDARD ACCORDION SYSTEM :

   This 3¾" blade is designed for medium to heavy-duty applications and is used for residential and commercial applications.
   
   

Colonial shutters look like traditional wood shutters. They are hinged at the sides with hinges that allow the shutter to be clear of the window in the open position. Depending on the size, they may also have bi-fold or tri-fold hinges that allow each panel to hide behind each other when in the open position. When closed, the shutters are secured using horizontal bars for the utmost protection against violent weather.

The Colonial shutters are custom manufactured of heavy duty extruded aluminum alloy that, unlike most similar shutters, are fastened together by stainless steel hardware to achieve optimum strength. The fully assembled shutters are then primed and painted using ESP applied high performance acrylic enamel. This paint is formulated for superb long term weather exposure, outstanding color, gloss retention, and resistant to corrosion and abrasion. The shutters are available in more than 25 standard colors and can also be custom color matched.

The Colonial shutters are engineered and tested to meet the most stringent building code requirements including the new Florida Building Code and Miami Dade County Code.

Bahama shutters add a distinct tropical look to a structure. They are hinged at the top and are supported by adjustable arms when open. They offer continuous shading and privacy, and are designed to be lowered to a close, fastened position for storm protection.

The Bahama shutters are custom manufactured of heavy duty extruded aluminum alloy that, unlike most similar shutters, are fastened together by stainless steel hardware to achieve optimum strength. The fully assembled shutters are then primed and painted using ESP applied high performance acrylic enamel. This paint is formulated for superb long term weather exposure, outstanding color, gloss retention, and resistant to corrosion and abrasion. The shutters are available in more than 25 standard colors and can also be custom color matched.

The Bahama shutters are engineered and tested to meet the most stringent building code requirements including the new Florida Building Code and Miami Dade County Code.