StormDefender® Storm Security Shutters & Doors - Cookson Door

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.

Hurricane Shutters Certified for Safety and Protection

If you have a tornado or hurricane season approaching your facility, StormDefender® shutters close and provide the ultimate protection against high wind speeds 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:

• Universities and K-12 schools
• 911 facilities
• Municipal buildings

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.

Listing

The StormDefender door is tested and certified to stringent ICC 500-2020 and FEMA P-361, third edition code standards.

Sizes

Minimum size of 3’ x 3’.

Maximum size of 14’ x 16’.

Maximum width between 13’ 10” and 14’ depending on configuration.

Usage

The StormDefender Door is designed specifically with life safety in mind for safe room protection against tornadoes and hurricanes.

Standard Materials & Finishes

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.

Available Operators

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

Concealed Storm Security Shutters That Close Automatically

These hurricane shutters are concealed discreetly in your overhead areas. You can also hide these closures into a soffit or above a finished ceiling. With the advantage of invisible installation, you can design your storm security shutters in configurations made to cover multiple openings at once or banks of windows. As a result, you can use open and airy rooms as your safe areas while enjoying ample natural light.

StormDefender® roll-up storm shutters have our AlarmGard™ system included. When you have imminent danger looming on the horizon, AlarmGard™ will activate your closures, displaying flashing lights and an audible alarm as a warning.

As an added advantage, you can connect AlarmGard™ to your building alarm system for automatic deployment. These shutters are made for storms and come with a battery backup for fail-safe reliability even if you lose electricity.

Additional Advantages of StormDefender® Roll-Up Storm Shutters

In addition to protection from the storm, StormDefender® hurricane shutters offer multiple advantages, including:

• Durable materials: These security storm shutters are made from galvanized steel. Stainless steel is available by request.
• Effective design: StormDefender® tornado and hurricane shutters have patent-pending wind locks to keep the curtain in place.
• Custom option: These shutters are made to order and built to your size specifications with your choice of finish and colors.

Order StormDefender® Hurricane Shutters From Cookson

With Cookson, it's easy to get storm security shutters made to your specifications. Check out our online Architect Portal for tools and assistance or find your local Cookson dealer.

Safety & Protection

Sensing Edge - Entrapment Protection Device

Designed with a flexible black rubber TPE material, our new sensing edge has two fins that conform to variations in the floor on both the interior and exterior of your door or grille ensuring a secure seal without requiring you to overset the bottom door limit. The sensing edge is easy to clean and remains free from rust and dirt stains, maintaining a fresh uniform appearance. With flexible 1" sealing fins, our sensing edges provide maximum protection while withstanding the elements.

Edges are tested and listed to UL 10B as a component of the rolling steel fire door assembly.

To determine the best entrapment device for your application, check out our Entrapment Device Protection Overview document.

Safety & Protection

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 500-2020 and FEMA P-361, Third Edition code standards.

Aesthetics

AtmoShield™ Powder Coating

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.

SpectraShield™ Powder Coat Finish

Polyester finish in more than 180 colors for durability, aesthetics, superior finish life and cost effectiveness.

LED Light Kit

The LED Light Kit provides a high-visible status indication for overhead doors and grilles. Designed for challenging environments like fire and emergency services, parking garages, and warehouses, the effective LED light strips limit downtime, maintenance, and repair costs.

Safety & Protection

Sensing Edge

Smoother Installation and easy maintenance:

Designed with a flexible black rubber TPE material, our new sensing edge has two fins that conform to variations in the floor on both the interior and exterior of your door or grille. This ensures a secure seal without requiring you to overset the bottom door limit. The new sensing edge is easy to clean and remains free from rust and dirt stains, maintaining a fresh uniform appearance.

Edges are tested and listed to UL 10B as a component of the rolling steel fire door assembly.

Stronger weather protection:

Featuring flexible 1" sealing fins, our sensing edges withstand the elements, providing maximum protection

Safety & Protection

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 500-2020 and FEMA P-361, Third Edition code standards.

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