Aluminium Entrance Doors and Roller Shutters for a Veterinary Clinic in Dachne: Why It Pays to Order Both from One Contractor

A private veterinary clinic operates in the urban-type settlement of Dachne near Odesa. A few years ago, we installed plastic-metal windows, an entrance group, and security shutters on their windows—a standard setup for a medical facility where both warmth and security are vital. This year, the clinic reached out again, but with a different request: to replace the old entrance group with an aluminum one and add a separate shutter for a new opening. Here is what we did and why, in such cases, I almost always advise ordering doors and shutters from a single company rather than separately from two different places.

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For the entrance, we manufactured double-leaf doors from the Alulight W76 aluminum profile system—dimensions 1210×2040 mm, glossy RAL 4012 coating, a double-glazed unit with satin bronze glass, a Winkhaus M2 multi-point lock, and Wala hinges. For the adjacent opening, we installed an Alutech security shutter in white with a 45 mm slat, a manual spring mechanism, and an enhanced wind load class of up to 37.7 m/s. This rating is higher than typically chosen for a city apartment and is fully justified by the settlement’s open, seaside location. The doors and shutter were calculated and installed as a single order, with a single surveyor and a single installation crew—which, based on experience, is where the main practical benefit lies for the customer, beyond just the price.

Why the Clinic Reached Out to Us Again

From the review the clinic left on our Facebook page:

“We are not reaching out to OKNODOM for the first time. Our facility is located at: 9p Shakhtarska St, Dachne urban-type settlement, Odesa region. A few years ago, we ordered plastic-metal windows, doors, and interior-operated security window shutters for our veterinary clinic here. Everything was executed with high quality, so when the time came for the next phase of work, the question of who to contact didn’t even arise.

This time, we ordered aluminum entrance doors from the Alulight W76 profile system with glossy painting in RAL 4012 and a ‘Satin Bronze’ double-glazed unit. The doors turned out exactly as expected—modern, reliable, and very attractive. We also installed an Alutech shutter with manual control and a 45 mm slat. It operates smoothly and effortlessly, and we are completely satisfied with the build quality.

Special thanks to the surveyor and the installation crew. All work was performed neatly and on schedule, and they left the area clean and answered all our questions after installation.”

This is precisely the scenario that makes maintaining a long-term relationship with a single contractor worthwhile: you don’t need to re-explain where the entrance is, where it’s most convenient to deliver materials, what the clinic’s schedule is, and why traffic shouldn’t be blocked during daytime hours. We already knew all these details from the previous order. More customer reviews can be found on our “Customer Reviews” page.

Entrance Group: Alulight W76 Aluminum Profile

The old entrance group was dismantled and replaced with double-leaf doors from the Alulight W76 profile system. This is a warm aluminum profile featuring a thermal break, typically installed where both appearance and structural stability under temperature fluctuations are essential, such as clinics, offices, shops, and residential complex entrances.

Note the dual-leaf design with distinct functions: one leaf opens and holds the lock, while the other serves as a passive pair that can also be opened when needed (e.g., to move large equipment inside), but remains locked during normal operation to function as a decorative and structural part of the doorway. For a veterinary clinic entrance where the main traffic consists of people carrying pet carriers and cages, this setup is much more practical than a single narrow swing door. Learn more about such structures in the OKNODOM aluminum doors section.

Glossy RAL 4012 is not the most common choice for commercial properties (neutral matte tones are usually preferred), but here it was a conscious decision by the clinic: the muted lilac-gray shade stands out clearly on the facade without looking institutional, which is an important consideration for a veterinary clinic where many clients arrive feeling stressed.

Alutech Security Shutters: Why the Wind Load Class Is Higher Than Usual

A shutter was installed on the adjacent opening—separate from the entrance group, but managed during the exact same surveyor visit and under the same order.

Wind class 1a–7 sits at the top of the Alutech lineup, noticeably higher than what is typically specified for an urban high-rise apartment window. Dachne is situated in an open steppe landscape lacking dense urban development to block wind gusts—a regional factor we account for in all projects there, as detailed on our page regarding windows and doors for Dachne. Furthermore, a shutter on a standalone clinic building catches wind from an exposed side without adjacent shield buildings. Consequently, the profile and fasteners were engineered with a safety margin rather than to a minimum standard, preventing the box or slats from loosening after a couple of winter storms.

Choosing a manual spring drive was also a deliberate decision rather than an attempt to save money, mirroring what the clinic chose for its windows previously. Amid power outages that have become standard in the region, a motorized shutter on a facility required to operate 24/7 (as veterinary clinics frequently handle nighttime emergencies and inpatient care) is suboptimal. A cord and spring mechanism requires no electrical grid connection whatsoever.

Learn more about profile varieties, slat types, and drive mechanisms in the OKNODOM security shutters and rolling garage doors section.

Why It’s More Advantageous to Order Doors and Shutters from One Company

The clinic could have found one firm for the aluminum doors and another for the shutters. Formally, these are two distinct products and even from different manufacturers (Alulight for the doors, Alutech for the shutter). In practice, doing so is rare, and here is why.

A single surveyor visits once, inspecting both openings, the facade, wall thicknesses, and how the door frame and shutter box will physically interact. This eliminates scenarios where a shutter ends up not fitting next to already installed doors or where a box blocks part of the glazing. A single manager tracks deadlines for both items and ensures the installation crew completes the work in one visit rather than two separate dates weeks apart. And most importantly—often underestimated at the ordering stage—future service and warranty claims years down the line are vastly simpler when you have one phone number, one contract, and a single contractor who remembers what was installed and when, instead of two different vendors pointing fingers at each other.

For a clinic, this is especially tangible: it’s not a one-off purchase, but a continuously operating facility handling a daily stream of people and animals. Hinge adjustments, threshold seal replacements, slat alignment—all of these maintenance needs arise over time, and service requests for aluminum structures go to a single company that already knows the facility. Read more about how aluminum window and door repairs and adjustments are structured in the respective service section.

There is also a straightforward financial and time advantage. Surveyor dispatch, logistics, and installation crews share expenses when items are ordered simultaneously rather than duplicated. This is why delivery for this commercial entrance group was included as a nominal line item rather than a full, separate cost entry: logistics were already streamlined under a combined order.

How the Ordering Process Went

First, we prepared an estimate for the entrance group by measuring the opening and agreeing on the profile, color, and double-glazed unit configuration with the clinic. Once the door specifications were approved, we calculated the shutter for the adjacent opening, selecting a 45 mm slat profile with a white box matching the doors and assigning a wind class suited to the building’s specific location. Both components were manufactured and installed during a single crew deployment—taking about a month from the initial calculation to the finished project, which is standard timing for two custom-sized aluminum structures.

If your project involves a similar task—an old entrance group combined with the need to secure windows or storefronts with shutters—it makes more sense to discuss both elements during a single measurement visit. You receive color-matched, professionally integrated structures backed by a single point of responsibility for years to come, avoiding multiple contractors. Beyond doors and shutters, OKNODOM also offers a dedicated line of aluminum windows, meaning that if facade glazing is needed later on, the task can be handled by the exact same contractor and manufacturing line.

Frequently Asked Questions About Such Orders

Can aluminum doors and shutters be ordered together if they are from different manufacturers?

Yes, this is standard practice. The contracting company handles the coordination of both items, a single measurement session, and unified installation, even if the physical items come from different production lines—as in this case, where the doors use Alulight profiles and the shutter is Alutech.

Why did the shutter in Dachne receive such a high wind load rating?

The clinic building stands in an open area without dense neighboring construction, and the settlement lies within a coastal zone of the Odesa region where wind loads exceed city averages. The profile and mounting hardware were engineered with a safety margin up to 37.7 m/s to prevent structural loosening after seasons of heavy gales.

Why is a manual shutter drive better than an electric one for this type of facility?

A manual spring drive is independent of the electrical grid and functions seamlessly during power outages. For a facility that must remain operational around the clock, like a veterinary clinic handling night calls, this represents a more reliable solution than automation lacking backup power.

How much do an aluminum entrance group and a shutter of this type cost?

Based on estimates for this project: a double-leaf entrance group measuring 1210×2040 mm made from Alulight W76 profile with double glazing and Winkhaus hardware costs roughly 71,000 UAH; a shutter measuring 1260×2090 mm using the AR/45N profile costs approximately 228 €. Both figures are approximate and finalized after on-site measurements, with the ultimate price depending on dimensions, color, and hardware options.

How should aluminum doors and shutters be maintained after installation?

Once a season, it is recommended to check shutter movement and door hinges, lubricate hardware as needed, and tighten box fastenings. When structures are installed by a single company, warranty and post-warranty service are covered under a single property record and contract, making maintenance far simpler than juggling multiple vendors.

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Related materials and real-world case studies on windows, doors, and shutters can be found in the OKNODOM blog section. Customer reviews are available on the “Customer Reviews” page. If you have a similar project involving doors, windows, or shutters, reach out via the OKNODOM homepage or the contacts listed above.