Wind-resistant shutters for tropical areas

Extreme weather conditions experienced in high risk tropical areas have enormous potential for destruction and loss of life.

Natural environment cycles and climate change all play a factor in the increase in tropical storms, otherwise known as hurricanes, typhoons or cyclones depending on location.

After considerable testing and development, Hart have now launched the Typhoon rated roller shutter in two variants of 3,000 pascals and 4,000 pascals with full third party testing completed. The higher classification is up to 180mph winds or Super Typhoon classification. This far exceeds the Class 5 rating which is generally used on BE EN specifications.

Class 5 is the highest classification in BSEN 12424:2000 with equates to 1000 pascals + 25% tolerance. The is a static test and does not reflect buffeting and gusting effects.

Choose the correct product

When choosing wind protection doors, consideration must be given to local topography, exposed areas and internal negative pressures, which can all combine to exceed the class 5 standard.