Roll-a-way roll shutters can also be used in place of window guards and security bars for windows or sliding doors. Sliding screen doors are susceptible to burglary entry and the use of security shutters is a more attractive product than burglar bars or window bars, especially over sliding screen doors. Home security shutters are common place in Europe and reduces the need for security bars for windows. Screen doors may also be protected using roll away security shutters.

The Roll-a-way.com website contains roll shutter videos showing rollaway roll shutters being hit by a sledge hammer to test the effectiveness as a security shutter. Additionally, the Rollaway rolling shutters endure hurricane shutter testing as a wood 2×4 is shot from a cannon at the hurricane shutters to simulate the Florida Building Commission testing. The Roll away roll shutters survived not just the required one impact, but 30+ simulated hurricane shutter wind borne debris impacts.

Roll away rolling doors protects screen doors and also serves as a storm door for weather protection. Roll-a-way protects more than screen doors and window security with rolling shutters and hurricane shutters. Roll a way offers security mesh for window security or to protect sliding screen doors. Roll-a-way stainless steel mesh is just heavier than a bug screen and can be used as a hurricane shutter or for window security instead of unsightly window bars or burglar bars. Stainless steel mesh can also protect sliding screen doors and still meets hurricane shutter protection requirements.