Weatherwell Standard Product Guide

A common misconception is that corrosion or rust does not affect stainless steel. As a rule, stainless steel hardware and fittings are used to resist corrosion and rust, particularly in coastal areas.

Like any outdoor aluminium and stainless steel product, maintaining a cleaning schedule is essential for maximum resistance to corrosion and rust.

General Cleaning

• Wipe over the shutters using a non-abrasive cloth or sponge with warm soapy water. A garden hose can be used by applying the same principles.
• Concentrate on the areas where the stainless steel hardware is attached to the shutter.
• Remove any salt residue, tannin stains caused by trees and any other marks created.
• On completion of the cleaning process, spray a light film of silicone lubricant on any operational hardware such as the tracking system. Ensure these areas are fully dry prior to this application.
• In non-coastal areas, we recommend cleaning aluminium shutters routinely every six months.

Coastal Cleaning Schedule

The following cleaning time frames are recommended for shutters installed in premises close to coastal or salt-water environments.

Blade Tensioning

Place a Phillips head screwdriver on the screw that attaches the control rod to the blade and tighten half a turn. Do this on a couple of blades, not all blades. Continue until desired tension is achieved. Be careful not to over-tension the drive blade as this is not covered under warranty.

Be careful not to over-tension the drive blade as this is not covered under warranty.

Information coming soon.

Standard Colours

• Powder coat paint with a 40% satin finish.
• Blade end cap colour will match the shutter colour.
• Cost is included in the SQM price.

• Laminated timber look wrap with a 40% satin finish. The walnut is a matt finish.
• Blade end cap will be powder coated to best match the timber wrap.
• The timber wrap is applied to u channels, panels, the outer side of the angles (50×18 and 25×25) and L frames. Everything else including Z frames are powder coated to best match the timber-wrap colour.
• Cost is surcharged.

• Powder coat paint with a 40% satin finish.
• Blade end cap will be powder coated to best match the custom colour.
• Solid colours only – no aluminium fleck or shimmer.
• Cost is surcharged.

1. Colour match to the Dulux Duralloy Range

Select a colour from the Architectural Colour Selector – Duralloy Range and add the colour name and code when placing the order. There is no need to provide a colour chip or sample if choosing from the Dulux Duralloy Range.

2. Colour match to a colour chip or colour sample

Post a colour chip or sample to the TWO Head Office. Our team will then forward the sample to the factory to colour match. Please allow an additional two weeks lead time. Make sure to include with your colour chip sample, your business name, customer name and order number.

Click here to learn the do’s and don’ts of supplying samples.

Do you require a return sample?

If would like a return custom colour sample from the factory for your customer’s approval, you can request a ‘return sample’. Please allow an additional 3-4 weeks lead time for samples to send across and back for your approval.

• Cost is surcharged

• 64mm, 89mm, 114mm
• Elliptical only

• Hollow aluminium extrusions
• Aluminium end caps, powder coated to match the colour of the shutter

• Included in the SQM price

• Dual Tilt Rods are mandatory with the 114mm blade size for extra structural support.

If the factory provides a drawing of your order, check it is showing the correct blade type and size that was ordered.

• 60mm
• Beaded only

• Hollow aluminium extrusions
• Plastic caps inserted at the top and bottom. The cap colour is available in black, white or cream. The factory selects the most suitable colour for the shutter order.

• Included in the SQM price

In a Weatherwell Standard factory drawing, the factory generally will not include the stile size as the product only offers a 60mm beaded stile.

• 78mm main rail, 85mm adjustable large, 50mm adjustable small

• Hollow aluminium extrusions

Weatherwell’s top and bottom rail sizes are adjustable to accommodate the height of the opening and the blade size selected. The factory starts with the 78mm Main Rail (used as the top rail) and then if required, increases the rail size, by adding small or large adjustable rails. The maximum rail height is 147mm.

• Included in the SQM price

• Usually used as the top rail
• 78mm includes the lip

• Can be used for top or bottom depending on whether a critical midrail is selected.

• Can be used for top or bottom depending on whether a critical midrail is selected.

The factory will determine the top and bottom rails based on height of the opening, blade size and if there is a mid-rail.

In a Weatherwell Standard factory drawing, the factory generally will not include the stile size as the product only offers a 60mm beaded stile.

• 90mm

• Hollow aluminium extrusions

• Included in the SQM price

Depending on the panel’s height, midrails may be required for structural integrity.

Refer to the Weatherwell Warranty Limits table to see what height a midrail is required in order to keep the panel within warranty.

Measure from the bottom of the opening to the mid-point of where you would like the midrail to sit.

The factory may standardly alter the midrail height to balance the top and bottom rail heights (within + or – one blade size).

Select “Critical Midrail” in Special Instructions to request that the midrail height is not adjusted.

An alternative option is “Critical Mid rail + or – 20mm”. This option will allow the factory to adjust the mid rail automatically (within 20mm +/-) to ensure the top and bottom rails are within workable limits. Selecting a critical midrail position allowing for a 20mm +/- adjustment means the factory will not need to ask for approval from you, and you will not need to request a drawing, speeding up the order process.

If the factory provides a drawing of your order, check the midrail position is to your satisfaction.

• Clearview only

• Aluminium

• Included in the SQM price

Dual control rods are standardly supplied for 114mm blades to assist with closure.

The factory will standardly split the tilt rods based on the limits below to keep within warranty.

The factory will standardly split the control rods based on the limits below to keep within warranty.

The factory will standardly split the control rods based on the limits below to keep within warranty.

If the factory provides a drawing of your order, check the control rods are in the correct position.

• Solid aluminium strip

• Included in the SQM price

A D-mold is requested within the configuration. On a two-panel hinged installation with a D mold, use a hyphen (-) to indicate which panel the D mold is required. e.g. LD-R = D mold is needed on the left panel. L-DR = D mold is required on the right panel

With a D-Mold, there is a 5mm deduction between the panels on a two-panel hinged installation.

Material

• Stainless steel

Cost

• Included in the SQM price

Non-Mortise Hinge

Non Mortise Hinges are the most commonly used for shutters; they are surface-mounted to the panel/frame or panel/opening.

These hinges consist of 2 stainless steel plates that are joined together with a simple pin.
The hinges are positioned on the sides of the panels, which allows the panels to open and close.

Bi-Fold Hinge

Bi-folding hinges are non-mortised hinges but smaller in depth so that hinge is not visible from the front.

Pivot Hinge

A pivot hinge allows a panel to pivot from a single point at the top and bottom of the shutter.

Number of Hinges per Panel

Hinge Colour

All hinges are available in stainless steel only.

Factory Drawing

• Non-Mortise Hinge
  Non-Mortise hinges are not visible in a Factory drawing; however, they will be supplied based on the panel configuration.
• Bi-Fold Hinge
  Bi-Folding hinges are not visible in a Factory drawing; however, they will be supplied based on the panel configuration.
• Pivot Hinge
  Pivot hinges are not visible in a Factory drawing; however, the deductions are shown based on the order selection.

Deductions

• Non-Mortise Hinge
  2.5mm per hinge
• Bi-Fold Hinge
  2.5mm per hinge
• Pivot Hinge
  Reveal Mount, Recessed = 3.5mm per hinge (7mm from the panel height)
  Reveal Mount, Non-recessed = 7mm per hinge (14mm from the panel height)
  Face Mount, Recessed = 0mm per hinge (0mm from the panel height)
  Face Mount, Non-recessed = 0mm per hinge (0mm from the panel height)

T-posts are vertically installed T-shaped posts. They are used with a configuration that has multiple panels, hinging the panels to the post or, ideally, they are positioned in front of a window mullion to clear the view through the shutter and assist with blade operation.

Material

• Hollow aluminium extrusion.

Cost

• Included in the SQM price.

Beaded T-post (A4026)

• Maximum length: 6000mm.

How to Measure

Measure from the left side of the opening to where the centre of the T-post would sit.

If there are multiple T-posts, always work from the left-hand side of the opening to the centre of the T-posts. Refer to the diagram below.

Deductions

The thickness of the T-post is deducted from the overall width to determine the size of each panel. This measurement is 19mm per T-post.

Factory Drawing

If the factory provides a drawing of your order, check the T Post positions and all measurements are correct.

If the factory provides a drawing of your order that has even panel widths; check the configuration, where the T Post sits, is correct.

A window in the corner of a room is called a corner window. When installing shutters, a corner post is typically used.

Weatherwell Standard does not have a Corner Post to suit this opening style; however, the Factory and TWO have devised an alternative solution.

Butting up L frames together and adding an angle or 50×50 post along the back of the frames to connect the frames creates a corner-post-like installation.

Material

• The post is hollow aluminium extrusion
• The angle is solid aluminium extrusion

Cost

• Included in the SQM price.

Corner Post Alternative

• Maximum length: Of angle used as the corner post alternative is 6000mm.

How to Measure Reveal Mount

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