Closed shutters block sunlight before it reaches the glass, which lowers the radiant heat that enters the room. The exact difference depends on the opening, its exposure, and the slat type. A specialist can walk you through what to expect for your home during your free estimate.

Yes. Closed shutters cover the glass and help protect windows and doors from wind-blown dust and debris during monsoon storms. Motorized patio screens can also be retracted quickly when high winds are expected.

Yes. Manual systems do not rely on power at all, and motorized shutters can be equipped with a manual override or battery backup so you can operate them during an outage.

Most residential installations are completed in a single day. Larger projects and commercial jobs can take longer. We confirm the timeline with you before work begins.

No. A properly installed shutter sits snug in its tracks and does not rattle. Closed shutters also help reduce outside noise coming through the opening.

Yes. We build for desert conditions. Materials and finishes are chosen to handle intense sun, heat, and dust year round, and we manufacture everything locally in Phoenix.

Yes. Motorized operation with remote control is available for most shutters and screens. Ask your specialist which options fit your openings.

Exterior rolling shutters should fit the opening snugly, with no gaps for anything to slip behind. The compact box mounts just above the window, guide rails run down both sides, and the slat curtain sits flush against the glass when it is closed. Because every Roll-A-Shield shutter is custom-built in Phoenix for the exact opening it protects, the fit is matched to your window instead of forced from a stock size.

How much shutters cost per window depends mostly on the size of the opening, the slat type, and whether the shutter is manual or motorized. As a general guide, a single residential window usually runs from about $800 to $3,500 installed. Rolling shutters are not as expensive as many homeowners assume once you weigh the years of heat control, security, and lower cooling bills they add, and we give you an exact price for your openings during a free on-site estimate.

The most reliable way to measure for exterior shutters is to let a Roll-A-Shield specialist measure during your free on-site estimate, since exterior mounts have to allow for clearance around soffits, gutters, and trim. If you are measuring yourself for a shipped order, measure the net inside opening, width from inside to inside and height from inside top to inside bottom, and send us those numbers. We calculate the overall shutter size from there so it fits your opening exactly.

Not at all. Today’s exterior rolling shutters are a modern upgrade, not the bulky shutters of the past. They roll up out of sight into a slim box above the window when you are not using them, come in a range of colors to match your home, and can be motorized with remote or smart-home control. Across the Southwest they are increasingly popular precisely because they handle intense sun, heat, and security in one clean, contemporary system.

Rolling steel shutters are most often used where maximum physical security matters most, typically commercial settings like storefronts, warehouses, service counters, and restaurants that open and close every day. Roll-A-Shield builds extruded aluminum shutters as our standard for homes and most businesses because they balance strength, durability, and easy operation, and we source heavier steel shutters for projects that demand the highest level of protection.

In Metro Phoenix, Roll-A-Shield installs your exterior shutters with our own trained, local crews, the same team that measures your openings and manufactures your shutters. Because one licensed, bonded, and insured company handles measuring, building, and installation from start to finish, there is no subcontractor hand-off, and you have a local crew to call for service down the road.

Ask us about current financing options during your free estimate. We will walk you through what is available for your project.

We serve all of Metro Phoenix, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, and Surprise.

Request a quote online or call (480) 376-1629. We schedule a free on-site estimate, measure your openings, and give you an exact price for your project.