The StormDefender is designed specifically with life safety in mind for safe room protection against tornadoes and hurricanes. Available in fire-rated and non fire-rated models, the door is tested and certified to stringent ICC500- 2014 and FEMA P-361, Third Edition code standards.
The StormDefender utilizes our award-winning AlarmGard system with fail-safe operation. It can be connected directly to the building alarm system – deploying the doors upon activation. In the event a storm knocks out power, the door will automatically close to eliminate one more “to-do”. The heavy-duty slats are held in place with our patent pending curtain design keeping them in the guides even in the strongest of winds. In addition, sound deadening endlocks reduce noise during operation.
The StormDefender door is big on security and on design. How? By being invisible until called into service. The sleek construction allows for virtually undetectable embedment into precast concrete, creating minimal protrusion into the space. In addition, the coil may be hidden above a finished ceiling or into a soffit.
StormDefender shutters are award-winning safety solutions designed to turn any space into a formidable storm shelter. These roll-up storm shutters stay hidden until you need them and will close even if you lose power. We manufacture all of our StormDefender storm security shutters to meet your requirements and offer a wide range of customization options for an attractive look.
If you have a tornado or hurricane approaching your facility, StormDefender® shutters close and provide the ultimate protection against high winds and debris. These shutters are tested and proven to stand up to severe weather and meet the strict ICC (International Code Council) 500 code that governs storm shelter construction. StormDefender also meets the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) P-361 Third-Edition code standards for designation as a certified safe room.
These durable closures are ideal for use in any facility where you need to provide dependable shelter from nature’s most powerful disasters. StormDefender® shutters meet the requirements for buildings mandated to maintain an ICC compliant safe room. Whether required by law or as a proactive measure, you can configure these storm shutters for seamless installation into virtually any public facility, including:
StormDefender shutters are proven to withstand positive and negative wind pressures of at least 300 PSF and can withstand direct impacts with flying objects causing minimal damage. For your added safety, we offer our StormDefender® hurricane shutters in a fire-rated model certified to provide UL 10B three-hour fire protection and UL 1784 complaint smoke containment.
The StormDefender door is tested and certified to stringent ICC 500-2014 and FEMA P-361, third edition code standards.
Minimum size of 3’ x 3’.
Maximum size of 14’ x 16’.
Maximum width between 13’ 10” and 14’ depending on configuration. Please contact the factory if maximum width required is more than 13’ 10” to ensure proper configuration.
The StormDefender Door is designed specifically with life safety in mind for safe room protection against tornadoes and hurricanes.
The standard materials and finishes for StormDefender are:
Curtain – 12 gauge 4” face flat Steel slat with SpectraShield® powder coat in gray.
Guides – Steel with powder coating to match the curtain.
Bottom Bar – 12 gauge 4” face steel bottom bar with powder coat to match the curtain.
The StormDefender door features the AlarmGard system with fail-safe operation. It can be connected directly to the building alarm system, deploying the doors upon activation.
Textured powder coat finish that combats the environments harsh wear and tear. This finish provides a thicker, more scratch resistant coat for added product protection.
Polyester finish in more than 180 colors for durability, aesthetics, superior finish life and cost effectiveness.
The StormDefender is designed specifically with life safety in mind for safe room protection against tornadoes and hurricanes. It has been tested and certified to ICC 500-2014 and FEMA P-361, Third Edition code standards.
The CycleShield finish is provided as standard on our high performance doors. This specialized powder coating system features a low coefficient of friction wear-resistance, and includes a base coat consistent with ASTM A653. A zirconium pre-treatment is applied, followed by a rust-inhibiting, baked-on polyester powder coat.
temperatures
Due to inherent differences in production processes, color representations should be used as guidelines only. When color is critical, contact the factory for a sample.
GalvaNex is our exclusive finish provided as standard on steel curtains and hoods. This cost-effective finish includes an ASTM A653 galvanized base coating, which is treated with dual process rinsing agents. This prepares the door for a chemical bonding baked-on base coat and baked- on polyester enamel finish coat.
For a more durable finish, consider upgrading to Galvanex Ultra
or SpectraShield Ultra powder coat finish. It is a polyester-based, textured, wear-resistant clear coat that provides improved durability against deterioration and/or marring of the curtain during regular use. Galvanex Ultra and SpectraShield Ultra have a limited 50,000 cycle /
2 year warranty against wear and tear along with a 5 year warranty against flaking, cracking, blistering, peeling and fading.
SpectraShield is an environmentally friendly, factory-applied polyester powder coat option that adds aesthetic value. Layered on top of
the standard GalvaNex finish, the SpectraShield finish includes a zirconium pre-treatment followed by a baked-on polyester powder coating.
• Available in a palette of more than 180 standard RAL colors • Custom colors are available to meet the designer’s vision
• Can be applied to steel or aluminum components
• For a more durable finish, upgrade to SpectraShield Ultra
The StormDefender door is tested and certified to stringent ICC 500-2014 and FEMA P-361, third edition code standards.
Minimum size of 3’ x 3’.
Maximum size of 14’ x 16’.
Maximum width between 13’ 10” and 14’ depending on configuration. Please contact the factory if maximum width required is more than 13’ 10” to ensure proper configuration.
The StormDefender Door is designed specifically with life safety in mind for safe room protection against tornadoes and hurricanes.
The standard materials and finishes for StormDefender are:
Curtain – 12 gauge 4” face flat Steel slat with SpectraShield® powder coat in gray.
Guides – Steel with powder coating to match the curtain.
Bottom Bar – 12 gauge 4” face steel bottom bar with powder coat to match the curtain.
The StormDefender door features the AlarmGard system with fail-safe operation. It can be connected directly to the building alarm system, deploying the doors upon activation.
Textured powder coat finish that combats the environments harsh wear and tear. This finish provides a thicker, more scratch resistant coat for added product protection.
Polyester finish in more than 180 colors for durability, aesthetics, superior finish life and cost effectiveness.
The StormDefender is designed specifically with life safety in mind for safe room protection against tornadoes and hurricanes. It has been tested and certified to ICC 500-2014 and FEMA P-361, Third Edition code standards.
The CycleShield finish is provided as standard on our high performance doors. This specialized powder coating system features a low coefficient of friction wear-resistance, and includes a base coat consistent with ASTM A653. A zirconium pre-treatment is applied, followed by a rust-inhibiting, baked-on polyester powder coat.
temperatures
Due to inherent differences in production processes, color representations should be used as guidelines only. When color is critical, contact the factory for a sample.
GalvaNex is our exclusive finish provided as standard on steel curtains and hoods. This cost-effective finish includes an ASTM A653 galvanized base coating, which is treated with dual process rinsing agents. This prepares the door for a chemical bonding baked-on base coat and baked- on polyester enamel finish coat.
For a more durable finish, consider upgrading to Galvanex Ultra
or SpectraShield Ultra powder coat finish. It is a polyester-based, textured, wear-resistant clear coat that provides improved durability against deterioration and/or marring of the curtain during regular use. Galvanex Ultra and SpectraShield Ultra have a limited 50,000 cycle /
2 year warranty against wear and tear along with a 5 year warranty against flaking, cracking, blistering, peeling and fading.
SpectraShield is an environmentally friendly, factory-applied polyester powder coat option that adds aesthetic value. Layered on top of
the standard GalvaNex finish, the SpectraShield finish includes a zirconium pre-treatment followed by a baked-on polyester powder coating.
• Available in a palette of more than 180 standard RAL colors • Custom colors are available to meet the designer’s vision
• Can be applied to steel or aluminum components
• For a more durable finish, upgrade to SpectraShield Ultra
