Enviroblind Do-It-Yourself Security Shutter Installation
Thank you for considering Enviroblind for your property!
Since 1977, Enviroblind has upgraded properties with the increased security and many other benefits of rolling shutters and retractable screens.
Are you outside of our service area and still want our products? We can still help! Watch this video for some information on what to expect. You can do this!
Enviroblind Security Shutter DIY
This is what this video will cover:
1. Things to consider
2. Measuring
3. Cut sheet
4. Job summary
5. Fabrication
6. Shipping
1. Things to consider
We’ll need you to answer some questions so we can configure and fabricate our products to meet your needs properly. We’ll be happy to discuss these items with you to help you make the best decisions.
Questions Include:
- What is the primary concern or problem you’re trying to solve? Security, privacy, light blocking, storm protection, etc.
- Will the shutter boxes be built into the structure? If so, you will need to ensure there is access to the shutter box.
- Does the property experience high winds? It may require a higher-strength shutter material.
- Do the shutters need emergency egress? If so, we can install a hand crank system or battery backup system if so desired.
- What slat size will you need?
- Will they be exposed to ocean air? If so, we will apply a coating to prevent corrosion from the salt exposure.
- How would you like the shutters to operate? We offer electric or manual options.
- Will they be integrated into a home automation system? If yes, we will use motors and interfaces that can integrate into that system.
2. Measuring
You have to let us know whether the shutter will be limited by exterior dimensions or ifyou need to completely cover your opening. Please note that you have to measure the entire opening size, i.e. the entire area that the shutter will cover, not just the window size.
3. Fill out our ‘Cut Sheet’
You will have to fill out our cut sheet, which has more detailed questions such as:
- How many units do you need?
- Dimensions of each shutter
- Color choices
- Which rooms will the shutters go in.?
- Will they be mounted on windows or doors?
- We pre-drill the rails. How would you like them? Standard mount, where the holes are on the rear) or edge-mounted, where the holes are on the side?
- Do you need a bottom angle stopper? This will stop the shutter at its bottom length of travel. This is typically used for windows but is not recommended for doors.
4. Job summary
To begin fabrication, we will need:
- Your signed estimate
- Payment, and
- Signed cut sheet
5. Fabrication
We will begin the custom fabrication process. We do this all in-house at our facility in Upland, California.
6. Shipping
The final step is for us to ship your shutters. We carefully pack your shutter order and coordinate shipping. Within a few days you’ll have your order and you’ll be ready to install them. We’ll be there to help you if you have any troubles.
Thank you for considering Enviroblind. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime!