Slat size 1 1/2 in · Reinforced security
VRM Industries — Fortis
Reinforced security. A compact slat with a resin core, designed to provide greater resistance against impacts, tampering and attempted break-ins. End-retention guide rails hold the curtain more securely inside the tracks.
- More resistance to impacts and tampering
- Slows down attempted break-ins
- Up to 14 ft wide with end retention
01 — Spec sheet
The numbers, in feet and inches.
Good to know
- No maximum area is published: we confirm it for your opening.
- Maximum dimensions depend on the project configuration. Maximum width, height and area depend on each other: a shutter can't reach all of them at once.
| Slat height | 1 1/2 in |
|---|---|
| Construction | Roll-formed aluminum · Thick cast resin core |
| Curtain weight | 1.65 lb/sq. ft. |
| Maximum width — without end retention | 12 ft |
| Maximum height — without end retention | 10 ft 6 in |
| Maximum width — with end retention | 14 ft |
| Maximum height — with end retention | 10 ft 6 in |
| End retention | Yes, end retention available (up to 14 ft wide) |
| Operation | Somfy motor (RTS, RTS CMO, wired or wired CMO), crank or tension handle |
| Insulation | Not stated |
| Privacy or visibility | Full privacy (opaque slat) |
| Best use | Windows, doors and standard openings that need protection |
| Colours | White, Beige, Clear Anodized (Silver), Gloss Black, Black-Brown |
02 — Colours
Available finishes.
- White
- Beige
- Clear Anodized (Silver)
- Gloss Black
- Black-Brown
On-screen colours are approximate. Review a physical sample before ordering.
03 — Frequently asked questions
What customers ask.
Can the Fortis shutter be motorized?
Yes. Available operation: Somfy motor (RTS, RTS CMO, wired or wired CMO), crank or tension handle. We choose the motor for the curtain weight and size at the measuring visit.
How large can a Fortis shutter be?
Without end retention : maximum width 12 ft, maximum height 10 ft 6 in; With end retention : maximum width 14 ft, maximum height 10 ft 6 in. Maximum width, height and area depend on each other: a shutter can't reach all of them at once. Maximum dimensions depend on the project configuration.
Which colours are available?
White, Beige, Clear Anodized (Silver), Gloss Black, Black-Brown. On-screen colours are approximate. Review a physical sample before ordering.
Where do you install?
The West Island and Montreal, Vaudreuil-Dorion, the South and North Shores, western Laval and the Eastern Townships. Elsewhere, depending on the project.
04 — The VRM Industries range
Compare with the other products.
Free in-home consultation and quote
A window to protect?
We measure at your home, choose the shutter and motor with you, and our team installs and programs the shutter. Sales, measuring, installation: one team, since 2014.
The West Island and Montreal, Vaudreuil-Dorion, the South and North Shores, western Laval and the Eastern Townships. Elsewhere, depending on the project.
Specifications checked against the product spec sheets and Somfy documentation on October 2, 2026.
VRM Industries brand roller shutters, sold, measured and installed by the Le Gars des Stores team.
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