STORM SHIELD Hurricane Barriers can be fitted with two top hinges to allow access for cleaning and maintenance purposes. Top hinged units are secured with stainless steel securing pins, positioned on the inside or outside of the unit. Top hinged units can also be fitted with a lock to allow only authorized personnel to access the unit.
Top Hinge at a Glance
- Top hinged for maintenance access
- Top hinges are stainless steel
- Secured with stainless steel securing pins
- Optional lock for authorized access only
- Available as a face mount or an inset mount
When a Top Hinge Makes Sense
Some openings do not have room for a barrier to swing sideways. Windows set close to a corner, next to another window, beside a column or along a curved wall often work better with a barrier that opens upward. A Top Hinge unit lifts away from the window for cleaning, inspection and glass replacement, then lowers back into position and is pinned closed. On the curved facade shown above, top hinged barriers follow the line of the building and open independently.
Because the barrier is hinged at the head, it can also be propped open at an angle in good weather, much like an awning, while still letting light through the perforated InvisiPerf™ infill. When storms threaten, the barrier is closed and secured with stainless steel pins as required by code.
Top Hinge or Bahama Mount?
Both styles hinge at the top. The Bahama Mount is designed to be used as a shading device propped open most of the time, while the Top Hinge is primarily a closed barrier that opens when maintenance access is needed. If you need sideways access instead, compare the Side Hinge style. All of these styles can be face mounted or inset mounted; see mounting options.
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