Rolling shutters are custom exterior covers that close over a window, door, or patio opening. They roll up into a compact box mounted above the opening and roll back down along guide rails when you want coverage. You may also hear them called roller shutters, roll down shutters, or window shutters, they are all the same product. Every Roll-A-Shield shutter is custom-built at our Tempe, Arizona facility for the exact opening it protects.

Yes. We build and install custom window shutters for Gilbert, AZ homes at our own Tempe facility. Standard windows use our insulated mini foam-filled slat, sized up to about 12 feet wide, and larger windows and sliding glass doors use the standard foam-filled slat, up to about 18 feet wide. A specialist confirms the right slat and fit during a free on-site estimate.

Yes, both interior and exterior mounts. Interior-mounted window shutters install entirely within the window reveal, so the outside of your home stays unchanged, a common choice in Gilbert’s HOA communities that restrict exterior changes, while still giving you security and privacy. Exterior mounts sit outside the glass for the strongest security and storm protection.

Yes. Every rolling and window shutter is custom-built at our Tempe, Arizona facility to the exact width and height of your opening, with the slat profile matched to the window, door, or patio it covers. There are no stock sizes, and every color is priced the same.

Rolling shutter cost in Gilbert depends on the size of the opening, the slat profile (mini foam, standard foam, or solid single-wall), and whether the shutter is manual or motorized. We do not publish a flat price because every opening is different. See our rolling shutter cost guide for the factors, and we give you an exact installed price during a free on-site estimate.

Rolling security shutters are the same custom rolling shutters, so the cost comes down to opening size, slat profile, and operator. Higher-security openings often use our solid single-wall extruded-aluminum slat, which sits at the top of the range. We quote an exact number at a free on-site estimate, and the cost guide walks through the factors.

Gilbert does not face hurricanes, but the same solid single-wall rolling shutter that is hurricane-rated is what stands up here to monsoon wind, blowing dust, and relentless sun. Cost depends on the opening size, the slat, and the motor, so we price it at a free on-site estimate. See the cost guide for what drives the number.

Yes. A closed rolling shutter is a solid physical barrier over the window, door, or opening it protects, which makes forced entry harder and slower than glass alone. For the highest security we use our solid single-wall extruded-aluminum slat. Homeowners and businesses across Gilbert use rolling shutters as part of their security plan.

For heat, exterior rolling shutters do what interior blinds and curtains cannot: they stop the sun outside the glass before it turns into heat indoors. The foam-filled slats and the trapped air gap between a closed shutter and the window slow heat transfer, which helps reduce your cooling load through Gilbert’s long summer. Actual savings depend on the home and its sun exposure.

Yes. Lower a shutter fully for a complete blackout and full privacy, or stop it partway to let some light in while blocking the view from outside, at any hour. Fully closed, the shutter also blocks sunlight and UV from reaching the glass.

Motorized patio screens are retractable mesh screens that cover a patio or outdoor room, then roll out of sight when you do not need them. They suit Arizona well: the US-made performance mesh is rated by the manufacturer to block up to 95 percent of heat and UV, so a shaded patio stays comfortable for more of the year while you keep the view and the breeze.

Yes. We install motorized retractable screens across Gilbert, each configured and fitted to your exact opening, whether that is a patio, an outdoor room, or a wide window opening. Every screen we install is motorized as standard and controlled by remote.

Yes. Lowered, the mesh encloses a covered patio or outdoor room on demand and holds back sun, insects, and wind, and it retracts to open the patio right back up. The screens run on solar-powered wireless motors, so there is no new wiring and no electrician needed.

Yes. Sun screens, also called solar screens, use a performance mesh the manufacturer rates to block up to 95 percent of heat and UV, which cuts glare and heat on a Gilbert patio while you still see out and feel the breeze. A screen is not a full blackout the way a closed shutter is, so for complete closure choose rolling shutters.

Yes. Rolling shutters can be motorized with Somfy or Gaposa motors and run from a remote, a wall switch, or a common smart-home system on your phone, and some motors add obstacle detection. Motorized patio screens are motorized as standard and run on solar power. Ask your specialist which controls fit your setup.

Motorized rolling shutters can add a battery backup or manual override so you can operate them during an outage, and manual shutters need no power at all. A closed shutter also covers the glass against monsoon wind-blown dust and debris. Motorized patio screens are not built to be left down in high wind, so retract them when a storm is expected.

It depends on your community. Many of Gilbert’s master-planned communities have written design guidelines, and your HOA has the final word on any exterior change, so confirm your community’s guidelines before you order. If exterior changes are restricted, interior-mounted shutters install within the window reveal and leave the outside unchanged.

Permit requirements depend on your specific project and the Town of Gilbert’s current code, so we cannot state a blanket rule here. Many exterior shutter and patio screen installations do not require a permit, but some larger or structural projects do. We recommend confirming with the Town of Gilbert’s Development Services department before work begins.

Rolling shutters carry a 5-year warranty on parts and motors, 2 years on electronics, and 1 year on installation labor. Motorized patio screens carry a 10-year fabric-fade warranty, plus 5 years on the motor and parts, 2 years on electronics, and 1 year on installation. With simple cleaning and lubrication, rolling shutters typically last 20 years or more.

Request a quote online or call (480) 376-1629 for a free on-site estimate, and we measure your openings and give you an exact price. We serve homes and businesses throughout Gilbert, including Agritopia, Morrison Ranch, Power Ranch, Val Vista Lakes, Seville, Layton Lakes, Adora Trails, and Cooley Station, along with the Heritage District, SanTan Village, and Rivulon, plus the rest of Metro Phoenix.