Patio season extension
Sealed shutters let you keep the patio open in April and late October when wind and rain would otherwise close service. The added revenue from extending the season by even four weeks pays the install on most patios.
For Ontario restaurant patios
Roll shutters for the patio — season extension, weather control, after-hours security.
Aluminum roll shutters that enclose the patio when weather turns or when service ends — extending the patio season and locking down the furniture overnight.
- Canadian-made aluminum
- Custom-fit, every install
- Free site visit
- Across Ontario
- 10-year warranty
- Transparent pricing
Why this matters
The patio shutter earns its keep in three jobs.
An Ontario restaurant patio operates roughly five months a year by default. Roll shutters extend that window in both directions — earlier in the spring, later into the fall — by sealing the patio against wind, rain, and the first cold snaps.
After service hours, the same shutters lock down the patio furniture, the bar setup, and the inventory that doesn't get moved inside every night. The shift difference between a patio that's fully sealed at 2 AM and one that's exposed is measurable on the loss column.
We install across Ontario hospitality — Toronto's King Street West, Ottawa's ByWard Market, Hamilton's James North, downtown Niagara, and every commercial dining corridor in between.
What we solve for
The four problems we solve for restaurants.
After-hours patio lockdown
Closed shutters seal furniture, bar setup, and inventory inside the patio envelope overnight. No carrying chairs in every night, no tarping the bar, no morning setup labour.
Mid-service weather pivot
Wind picks up at 7 PM, a rain cell rolls through at 8. Motorized shutters close in under a minute and the patio stays open. Diners don't get rained on, glassware stays put, candles stay lit.
Sound containment for late service
Closed shutters dampen patio sound by roughly 10 dB on foam-filled slats. Useful in mixed-use buildings where the residential neighbour above the restaurant is on a noise complaint clock past 11 PM.
Our Process
From first call to final install.
Three steps. No surprises. Most installs ship within 3–4 weeks of the consult.
Book a free quote
Tell us your opening size, what you're solving for, and your city. We respond within one business day.
Consult & measure
An installer visits your home, takes measurements, and walks you through slat gauge, motor, and smart-home options. Free of charge.
Install
Custom build at our shop, then a same-day install on your home. You're using the shutters that evening.
What we install
The spec we recommend for restaurant patios.
Patio-grade spec emphasizes weather sealing and motorized speed. We size the slats to the patio dimension, the head box clearance, and the local wind exposure. Commercial install with all permits handled.
- Foam-filled aluminum slats for thermal seal + acoustic dampening — extends the shoulder season and contains late-service sound
- Motorized close on a single switch or app — staff close the patio in under a minute when weather pivots mid-service
- Optional auto-close on wind sensor — patio closes itself when gust speed crosses a configured threshold
- Powder-coat finish to match the restaurant brand palette — stock and custom colours available
- Insurance documentation provided — overnight enclosure spec often unlocks commercial property premium discounts
- Heritage and zoning sign-off support — we provide the documentation hospitality landlords and BIA approvals usually require
FAQ
What buyers ask before booking the install.
Get a Free Quote
Free site visit, honest answer.
Tell us your opening size, your city, and what you’re solving for. We measure on-site, walk through the spec, and tell you straight if a different product fits your situation better.
You get a written quote on the spot, line-item, ready to compare.