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Environmental Control for Industrial Buildings

Industrial Fabric Roller Shutters and Windbreak Screens are designed to reduce wind, rain, and weather exposure while maintaining airflow, visibility, and operational efficiency.

They are used where traditional steel roller shutters are impractical or counter-productive — particularly in large, frequently accessed, or ventilated industrial environments.

Installed and supported by Security Direct, specialists in industrial roller shutters and door systems.

What Are Industrial Fabric Roller Shutters?

Industrial fabric roller shutters use high-strength technical fabrics that roll vertically like a conventional shutter but are engineered to:

  • Reduce wind impact and driving rain
  • Maintain airflow and pressure balance
  • Allow natural daylight into the building
  • Operate reliably over large openings
  • Open and close quickly for operational flow

They are an ideal solution where environmental control is required without fully sealing the building envelope.

 

When Are They the Right Solution?

Industrial fabric roller shutters are typically specified when:

  • Wind or weather disrupts operations or safety
  • Ventilation is required when the opening is closed
  • Large openings are used frequently by vehicles
  • Heat, fumes, or airborne particles must dissipate
  • Steel shutters would cause pressure or airflow issues

They are not intended as a security or fire-rated shutter, and are often used alongside traditional industrial shutters in the same facility.

 

Typical Industrial Applications

  • Warehouses and distribution centres
  • Loading bays and dock doors
  • Manufacturing and production facilities
  • Waste and recycling plants
  • Plant rooms and air-handling buildings
  • Power, energy, and infrastructure sites

These environments benefit from reduced wind exposure while retaining airflow and light.

Industrial Fabric Solutions from Security Direct

To keep selection straightforward, we offer three proven fabric-based industrial solutions:
 

Industrial Windbreak Roller Screens

Best for:
Exposed elevations, open-sided industrial buildings, plant enclosures

Function:
Reduces wind and rain while allowing controlled airflow.

Benefits:

  • Improves working conditions
  • Reduces wind-related safety risks
  • Maintains ventilation and daylight
  • Suitable for permanent external installation
     

Industrial Fabric Roller Doors

Best for:
Loading bays, vehicle entrances, high-traffic openings

Function:
Provides rapid closure of large openings with flexible weather protection.

Benefits:

  • Ideal for wide and tall openings
  • Lightweight and fast-operating
  • Manual or automated operation
  • Designed for demanding industrial use
     

Internal Industrial Fabric Partitions

Best for:
Warehouses, factories, processing areas

Function:
Creates flexible internal barriers to manage airflow, dust, and temperature.

Benefits:

  • Zoning without permanent walls
  • Improves environmental control
  • Minimal disruption to operations
  • Can be reconfigured as needs change

 

Fabric vs Steel Industrial Shutters

Steel Roller ShuttersFabric Roller Shutters
Fully seal the openingReduce wind, allow airflow
Security-focusedEnvironment-focused
Block daylightAllow natural light
Heavy and rigidLightweight and flexible
Best for protectionBest for operational flow

 

Many industrial sites use a combination of both solutions depending on the function of each opening.
 

Why Specify Security Direct?

  • Specialists in industrial shutters and doors
  • Honest advice on suitability and limitations
  • Engineered systems from proven manufacturers
  • Professional survey and installation
  • Long-term service and support

We apply industrial standards to every fabric shutter and screen we install.
 

Discuss Your Industrial Application

If wind, weather, or airflow are affecting safety or productivity, an industrial fabric roller shutter may be the right solution.

Contact Security Direct to arrange a site assessment and practical advice on the best approach for your building.