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Plantation security

shutters

Zero compromise

hen it comes to secure,
stylish shutters, you can’t get
Wbetter than ‘Proudly South
African’ Plantation Shutters.
At the Plantation Shutters
manufacturing facility in the Western
Cape, their engineers understand
that security shutters must provide an
uncompromising level of security for
any home, whilst still being aesthetically
beautiful. Not only do Plantation Shutters
manufacture their own shutters, which
allows for zero waiting time for imports,
they’ve developed a unique metal
composite screw with the extraordinary
tensile strength of over 1.4 tons to ensure
their flagship security shutters do not pop
out of their frames when placed under
force or pressure.
This leading security technology
was recently put to the test in the Jules
Verne climatic wind tunnel in France
at The Scientific and Technical Centre
for Building, where experts determined
exactly how sturdy these shutters are. The
result? The Plantation Security Shutters
can withstand a cyclone – good news for
South Africans! While the famous Cape Plantation Security Shutters are the for all interior and exterior applications,
Doctor never reaches these speeds, it’s strongest and most secure security especially where security is of the utmost
nice to know the shutters can resist winds shutters with a reinforced frame and the importance. It’s the most beautiful way to
or pressure of over 250 km/hr. This clearly most advanced locking system on the secure one’s home and provide complete
has a significant impact on testing the market – a secure three to five-pin locking peace of mind.
shutter's security level. cylinder. The security shutters are suitable The shutters are fully customisable
with over 10 unique frames, allowing
for many mounting options, and they
come with a 10 to 12-year guarantee with
excellent and efficient after-sales service
– another benefit of a local company
that manufactures everything from
scratch. There’s a lead time of only 21
working days from order to installation,
and a broad range of customized colour
options. While the emphasis is placed on
strength and security, Plantation Security
Shutters are beautiful and elegant, which
makes them the number one choice of
top architects and interior designers
throughout South Africa. dw
www.plantation.co.za

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