Garage door services
Counter shutter installation
Counter shutter installation fits a small rolling door over a service opening such as a kitchen pass-through, ticket window or concession counter.
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The short answer
Counter shutter installation fits a small rolling door over a service opening such as a kitchen pass-through, ticket window or concession counter.
The installer mounts a coil, guides and a bottom bar to the wall around the opening.
Where the opening is in a fire-rated wall, the shutter must be a listed fire door and installed on the jamb construction its listing allows.
Key takeaways
face of wall or between jambs.
Most are manual; some are motor-operated.
are technician work.
What must be checked before ordering?
Which counter shutter fits?
| Choice | What it means |
|---|---|
| Standard rolling counter shutter | Security and closing off a counter. See counter shutter. |
| Fire-rated counter door | For openings in fire-rated walls. Closes automatically in a fire. |
| Face mount vs between jambs | Set by the wall and space around the opening. |
| Manual vs motor | Manual push-up or crank for small openings; motor for larger ones. |
What moves the price
Counter shutters are usually made to order. These move the price:
| Factor | Why it changes the number |
|---|---|
| Fire rating | Listed fire doors cost more and need testing. |
| Size and finish | Steel, stainless or aluminum slats. |
| Operation | Manual vs motor. |
| Wall prep | Adding jamb framing or steel. |
HyreGarage does not publish prices for this job yet: we hold too few sourced, dated quotes. See garage door costs and the quote checker.
Do I need a fire-rated counter shutter?
If the opening is in a fire-rated wall, such as between a commercial kitchen and a corridor, ask your building official. A standard shutter in that opening will not pass inspection.
What to ask before you sign
If fire-rated, what is the listing and rating?
Is my wall construction allowed by that listing?
Who drop-tests it after install?
Who adjusts the spring later?
The full ten-point checklist is on choosing a garage door company.
Where this goes wrong
The jamb type decides the mounting and sometimes the product.
It fails inspection and does not protect the opening.
Rolling door counterbalance is under tension at all times. Technician work.
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Questions
What is a counter shutter?
Do counter shutters need a fire rating?
Can a counter shutter be motorized?
Who repairs counter shutters?
How is a counter shutter locked?
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