STORM SHIELD, Your Sole Source Supplier
Innovative patented design, high tech manufacturing methods, and a steadfast commitment to quality have helped STORM SHIELD Hurricane Barriers become the product of choice for all types of government buildings, emergency operation centers, hospitals, health care facilities, schools and evacuation shelters.
STORM SHIELD Hurricane Barriers have protected the State of Florida Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee, where the Governor and staff manage the state's response to severe storms. Exeter Architectural Products is an approved sole source supplier with a network of representatives and engineering staff dedicated to providing technical support and expertise to our customers. Innovative design, superior value and Exeter's experienced group of professionals give you all the more reason to specify STORM SHIELD Hurricane Barriers on your next shutter project.
General Specifications
All STORM SHIELD Hurricane Barriers are engineered and installed to comply with the applicable building code requirements, including Miami-Dade County, the Florida Building Code and the Texas Department of Insurance. Request complete architectural specifications for your project. Below are the general product specifications for STORM SHIELD Hurricane Barriers:
| Top track | Fabricated from 6063-T5 extruded aluminum, minimum wall thickness of .095". |
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| Sill track | Fabricated from 6063-T5 extruded aluminum, minimum wall thickness of .125". |
| Barrier panel | Infill constructed of perforated 14 ga. mill-galvannealed steel or an optional 300 series stainless steel, secured to an aluminum frame. The surround frame is a double hollow 6063-T5 extruded aluminum shape, mitered, welded and fitted with aluminum keys at corners for additional support. |
| Hardware | All other hardware components, i.e. pivot and locking pins, are supplied in rust inhibiting stainless steel or aluminum. |
| Finish | Weather resistant electro-coated powder finishes. Standard colors include bronze, white or clear anodized aluminum. Custom colors available. |
| Operation | During hurricane warning periods, the barrier(s) must be locked into place with four push pins. The Bahama and Split Sash styles must be in the closed position and locked with pins. |
| Locks | Security locks available. |
Current frame and finish details are summarized on the features and benefits page.
Typical Mounting Details
Whether your project is new construction or retrofit, one story or twenty, STORM SHIELD has an attractive solution for your application. Narrow sight lines and heavy-duty InvisiPerf® barrier panels are compatible with all types of glazing systems and building designs. Two typical mounting system examples are shown below. A full product catalog is available free of charge through our request for literature form.
In both details the barrier panel sits in an extruded head receiver at the top and is secured at the sill with stainless steel securing pins. The inset mount fastens inside the window reveal, while the face mount fastens to the wall around the opening using brackets. See mounting options for clearance requirements and which barrier styles are available in each configuration.