General Contractors
The StormShear can be retro-fitted without extensive alterations to the buildings envelope. This is achieved by eliminating the headers, rails and electricity needed on most competitive designs. The only change to the structure is the addition of anchor points to secure the StormShear. The building’s ability to block out moisture and pests is therefore not altered.
Architects
The StormShear’s breakthrough is its efficient design that uses only two marine-grade hinges, and no tracks, gears, or rollers.While stored, the StormShear’s low-mass cross-section alleviates bulk and sits flat against the ceiling. When deployed, it will shield glass from extreme wind pressure and wind blown debris. It also covers the edges of the glass with its water-proof aluminum skin. By dramatically reducing the force of any water that can reach the window, the StormShear dramatically reduces the threat of wind blown rain entering the building.
Property Owners
The StormShear is virtually maintenance free. Existing designs use hundreds of feet of thin hinges, wheels, and gears that demand routine maintenance. The Ballista StormShear however, is a first of its kind patent-pending device that uses aerospace wing technology to provide strength greater than competitive products, at a fraction of the weight, while being impervious to moisture, corrosion, heat, chemicals or ultra-violet light.