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Samson Doors provides a comprehensive range of security roller shutters featuring varying degrees of light, vision, and ventilation directly through the shutter curtain. See-through and ventilated security shutters are highly popular for retail high street shops, car parks, serveries, and any commercial premises where visibility and air circulation are essential, even when the security barrier is fully closed.
Many business owners prefer security shutters that are as discreet as possible. By incorporating vision slats, you can ensure your premises remain attractive and visible for out-of-hours window shopping, while the ventilation features help regulate temperature, dissipate fumes, and prevent condensation. There are 3 primary types of security shutters that offer excellent see-through and ventilated capabilities:
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| SeceuroVision 38 Punched | SeceuroVision 800 | SeceuroShield 77 Punched |
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Perforated Security Shutters
The perforated vision shutter is constructed using steel or aluminium curtain slats with thousands of small holes drilled into the profile. This produces approximately 17 – 25% vision while allowing for a steady flow of air. Because the holes are so small, these shutters maintain the highest level of security and act as an excellent pest control barrier. It is essential that the window or room behind the shutter has good lighting to maximize visibility from the outside at night, as the vision effect is less prominent during daylight hours.
SeceuroVision 38 Perforated SeceuroVision 75
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Punched Security Shutters
A punched see-through security shutter is constructed using steel or aluminium slat sections with varying sizes of rectangular or oval holes punched out of the solid curtain. This style significantly increases vision levels, typically offering between 45 – 62% visibility, and allows for excellent free airflow and ventilation.
Why Choose Punched Security Shutter Curtains?
Punched shutters offer the perfect balance between robust physical security and environmental control. They are frequently chosen for commercial and retail applications due to several key benefits:
- Maximum Airflow and Ventilation: When left unglazed, the punched sections allow for continuous air circulation. This makes them ideal for underground car parks, warehouse loading bays, and commercial kitchens that require fume dissipation or constant fresh air.
- Out-of-Hours Window Shopping: With high visibility levels, retail stores can securely display their merchandise at night. Your illuminated window displays remain highly visible to passers-by, acting as a 24/7 marketing tool.
- Natural Light Ingress: Punched slats allow daylight to flood into otherwise dark commercial spaces, creating a more pleasant environment and reducing reliance on artificial lighting.
- Weatherproof Glazing Options: If you need vision but want to block the elements, punched sections can be fitted with transparent polycarbonate inserts. This creates a ‘punched and glazed’ shutter that keeps out wind, rain, and debris while preventing fingers or objects from being pushed through the curtain.
- Customisable Layouts: You are not restricted to a fully punched curtain. For maximum flexibility, you can mix solid slats (often placed at the bottom to prevent climbing or kick-damage) with punched and glazed slats at eye level.
SeceuroVision 38 Punched SeceuroVision 800 SeceuroShield 77 Punched -
Tube and Link Security Shutters
The tube and link style of high-vision security shutter is a classic design frequently used in jewellers' windows, reception areas, serving hatches, retail shops, and bars. Offering the ultimate see-through capability with up to 70% vision, these shutters also provide maximum open ventilation and unrestricted airflow.
The curtain is formed using a series of horizontal tubular sections with interlinking vertical flat sections. You can choose different patterns, such as a traditional ‘brick bond’ or a repeating ‘in-line’ layout, with spacing options of either standard 150mm or a tighter 75mm (available for a small surcharge). Tube and link shutters can be manually operated with spring assistance (up to 4m wide and 2.8m high) or electrically operated for larger openings (up to 5m wide and 4m high).
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SeceuroVision 900
Commercial and Industrial Roller Shutter Doors
Samson also supplies a wide range of industrial and commercial roller shutter doors featuring the same vision and ventilation options described above. For premises requiring temperature control, we offer insulated roller doors where punched slats can be fitted with double-glazed infill sections to maintain the highest levels of thermal insulation while still allowing natural light.
For industrial applications, it is increasingly common to integrate a few vision slats at eye level. This gives operatives inside the building the ability to view people or vehicles outside before opening the door, greatly enhancing on-site safety and security.
Customisation and Access Control
All our security shutters with vision and ventilation are made-to-measure to the exact millimetre. They are supplied in a standard high-quality finished colour range, with bespoke RAL or BS powder-coating options available to match your corporate branding for a small extra charge.
We also offer a comprehensive selection of access controls for electrically operated shutters, along with manual override functions for emergencies. Battery backup power packs are highly recommended and readily available for sites where continuous access is critical during power failures.
