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Specifying Shutters for Large Industrial Openings

Spans up to 12 metres change the rules. A short checklist for getting the spec right the first time.

By Galvanix Team

Large-span commercial shutter in signal yellow on an industrial opening

Residential garages and warehouse bays are not the same problem at a larger scale. As openings approach 12 metres wide, deflection, weight, and wind loading all start to matter in ways a small door never surfaces.

Start with the opening, not the door

Measure the structural opening and note how the lintel and side returns are built. The rails have to land on something solid, and the headroom has to clear the drum at full coil.

Match the slat to the span

The 100mm foam-filled slat carries the largest spans; the 80mm foam-filled slat brings insulation to mid-to-large openings; and the 80mm single skin profile is the balanced choice for mid-sized openings. Getting this pairing right is most of the specification.

When in doubt, send the opening size and application to the team — a quick review prevents the expensive surprises that show up during installation.

Start your security shutter project.

Send us your opening size and application. Our team will prepare a specification and quote, with consultation across the UAE and the region.