Your home is meant to be your safe place. No matter the weather or time of day, you should feel at ease sitting in your space. At SoCal Rolling Shutter, our customizable rolling shutter solutions offer an additional level of protection—making your home feel even more secure.
Residential rolling shutters protect your home against windstorms, hurricanes, and break-ins by providing a robust physical barrier that securely locks into place to keep your home untouched. Below, we break down each of these benefits in detail.
Protection against flying debris
When winds are blowing at 70 miles per hour or more, anything can suddenly become a projectile, from patio chairs to trash cans to red clay roof tiles. If just one of these objects hits your window at the right angle, it can break through: exposing your house to all the dust and debris swirling in the air outside.
Another threat during a windstorm are your trees. Strong enough gusts can rip branches clean off, or even send the full tree crashing into your home. Without protection, that tree could shatter a window and crush whatever it lands on.
Think of rolling shutters like a shield against storm debris. Made out of steel, our SoCal Rolling Shutter solutions are tested to withstand winds up to 188 miles per hour. This means that even in the worst storms, our metal shutters won’t budge. If a flower pot crashes into our shutter, it will simply bounce off—leaving your windows, doors, and home unscathed.
Physical barrier against high winds
Flying debris isn’t the only concern during a big storm. Sustained high winds exert a significant pressure on window panes and sliding glass doors. This pressure can cause a window to flex and crack, especially in older homes.
A rolling shutter made from reinforced materials will protect the glass from the relentless wind pressure so it stays intact. At SoCal Rolling Shutter, our hurricane shutters are approved for even the most intense hurricane rating codes, so you can rest easy no matter how hard the wind is blowing outside.
Secure locking systems
Metal rolling shutters are so effective because of their locking mechanism. Once extended, the slats lock securely in place, making it nearly impossible to access the window or glass door behind the shutter.
While this locking system is ideal for storm protection, it also serves a powerful purpose at night or while you’re away from home. The locked shutters prevent burglars from entering your home through the easiest access points: the windows and glass doors.
Rolling shutters also act as a strong deterrent to any criminal surveying a neighborhood. When they see your house is protected, they’ll continue on, looking for an easier target. Steel rolling shutters deter intruders in the same way that metal bars across a window do—but shutters are even more durable and look far more aesthetically pleasing.
Additional Everyday Benefits
Outside of storms and scaring away burglars, rolling shutters offer many advantages.
Noise reduction
When lowered, they significantly reduce the amount of outside noise you can hear in your home. Quieting the buzz of the city can make all the difference when you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep.
Privacy
Have some nosy neighbors? Or maybe you’re just in a prominent spot on the block? No matter who is passing by your home, rolling shutters provide an additional level of privacy for everyone inside.
Protection for your business
Homes aren’t the only buildings that need protection from storms and thieves. Rolling shutters are a powerful deterrent and protection device for businesses as well—especially those with large glass storefronts.
Choose the Most Trusted Rolling Shutter Company in Southern California
SoCal Rolling Shutter has been protecting Californians’ homes and businesses since 1962. We’re one of the most experienced rolling shutter installers in the entire state, and we’re here to help you choose the perfect solution for your home or business. Contact us today to see how metal rolling shutters can offer you something that is truly priceless: peace of mind.