Windows are where homes ignite in a bushfire. BAL-40 rated shutters shield the glass from embers, radiant heat and debris.
Free Security Check Get a QuoteIn a bushfire, most homes are not lost to a wall of flame — they are lost to embers and radiant heat finding a weak point. Windows are the classic one: glass cracks under radiant heat, embers get inside, and the fire takes hold from within. BAL-40 rated roller shutters put a certified metal barrier over that weak point.
BAL stands for Bushfire Attack Level — the measure of how much ember, radiant-heat and flame exposure a building element must withstand. BAL-40 is a high-exposure rating for properties in serious bushfire-prone areas. ShieldCo roller shutters carry BAL-40 certification, tested in conjunction with CSIRO, so they are suitable for high-risk zones across Victoria.
When closed, a bushfire-rated shutter shields the window from flying embers, blocks a large share of radiant heat before it can crack the glass, and stops wind-borne debris from striking and breaking it. Together those are the three main ways fire enters a home through a window — addressed at the one opening that matters most.
Because they are the same custom aluminium shutters we install for security and insulation, you get year-round benefit — privacy, deterrence, heat and noise control every ordinary day — with certified bushfire protection ready when a Total Fire Ban day arrives. If your property sits in a designated bushfire-prone area, we can advise how BAL-40 shutters fit your requirements during a free on-site check.
A closed metal shutter stops wind-driven embers reaching the glass, gaps and sills where fires usually start.
The shutter blocks much of the radiant heat that would otherwise crack the glass and let fire in.
Solid aluminium resists wind-borne debris that would shatter an exposed window.
BAL-40 certification tested with CSIRO — not a general-purpose shutter reused for bushfire claims.
Properties in Victoria’s high-risk zones where a serious BAL rating applies.
Homes bordering bushland, grassland or reserves exposed to ember attack.
Meeting bushfire construction requirements on exposed sites.
Households that want everyday security and insulation plus bushfire readiness in one product.
BAL stands for Bushfire Attack Level, which measures how much ember, radiant-heat and flame exposure a building element must withstand. BAL-40 is a high-exposure rating for properties in serious bushfire-prone areas. ShieldCo roller shutters carry BAL-40 certification, tested in conjunction with CSIRO.
When closed, a bushfire-rated shutter shields the window from flying embers, blocks a large share of radiant heat before it can crack the glass, and stops wind-borne debris from breaking it. Windows are one of the main ways fire enters a home, so protecting them is critical.
Yes. ShieldCo roller shutters carry BAL-40 certification, tested in conjunction with CSIRO, making them suitable for high-risk bushfire zones across Victoria. During a free on-site check we can advise how they fit the requirements for your specific property.
Yes. They are the same custom aluminium roller shutters we install for security and insulation, so you get everyday privacy, deterrence, heat and noise control all year, with certified bushfire protection ready when you need it.
Book a free on-site check and we will advise how BAL-40 shutters fit your property and its bushfire requirements.
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