There are lots of door systems to choose from. Folding shutter doors, rapid roll doors, sectional doors… Deciding which one is right for your business isn’t always easy.
So with that in mind, here we take a closer look at a popular commercial and industrial door option – the roller shutter – and highlight all the benefits of roller shutters when you use them in your business premises.
What are roller shutters?
Roller shutters are doors made from horizontal metal slats. These slats – usually made from aluminium or steel – are hinged together. This allows roller shutters to roll up to open and roll down to shut. When it’s open, a roller shutter sits neatly above the door frame.
You can get roller shutters to fit pretty much any size of opening. They’re available with either automatic or manual operation. And you’ll come across them in all sorts of settings – industrial, commercial and even domestic.
12 benefits of roller shutters
Here are all the benefits of roller shutters to help you decide whether they’re the right choice for your business.
Protection from the weather
Roller shutters act as a barrier against the extreme weather conditions that we’re tending to see more of. They protect against wind and rain. And they’re particularly useful in a storm as they protect your windows from flying debris and hailstones.
Security
It’s incredibly hard for thieves to break into roller shutters. The door’s strong materials and construction make it near impossible for a robber to break through the door by hand. Roller shutters also act as a deterrent. When would-be thieves see that your business is well protected they’re more likely to try another building – one with less obvious or less sturdy security measures.
Protection from vandalism
A roller shutter protects your shopfront from criminal damage. Attackers can graffiti your shutters (nothing that a clean or a new powder coating can’t fix) but your doors and windows remain unscathed. You get peace of mind, knowing that you can open up each day with a shopfront you’re happy to present to customers.
Durability
More benefits of roller shutters? Schedule regular door servicing and maintenance and you can expect your roller shutter to last for up to 30 years. Steel doors in particular are hard-wearing. So if you want a security solution that you won’t have to replace in a hurry, roller shutters are an excellent choice.
Building insulation
Insulated roller shutter doors provide outstanding building insulation. They stop draughts from getting into your business premises and prevent warm air from escaping. So more efficient energy usage and lower energy bills are a few more of the benefits you can expect when you install roller shutters.
Fire protection
Roller shutters also help improve the fire safety of your building. Choose fire resistant roller shutters and, in the case of a fire, your doors will prevent fire and smoke from spreading into other parts of your building or out into the street. Shutters can withstand high temperatures for hours at a time, so you can get your team to safety while you wait for the fire brigade to arrive.
Compact design
A big advantage of roller shutters is their compact design. Unlike sectional doors, which need to lie along your wall or ceiling when opened, roller shutters roll into a neat coil above your door frame. They don’t take up much space and they don’t draw the eye either.
Soundproofing
As well as providing building insulation, insulated roller shutter doors have great soundproofing properties too. This is ideal if your machinery or your team generates a lot of noise and you want to maintain good relations with your neighbours!
Ease of use
Whether you opt for manual or automatic roller shutters, you’ll find that your doors are extremely easy to use. You can open and close automatic doors with the push of a button, the turn of a key or by passing a radar sensor. Even if you’re opening and closing doors by hand, chain and spring systems mean you can operate doors with minimal physical effort.
Improved traffic flow
Because roller shutter doors are so easy to open and close, they can improve the flow of people, goods and vehicles through your warehouse or factory space. Choose automatic roller shutters for high-use spaces to save time and improve business productivity.
Business branding
Roller shutters aren’t just a practical choice. They improve the look of your business premises too. Shutters are available with durable powder coating so you can choose colours that fit your business branding. With roller shutters, it’s easy to create a professional and aesthetically pleasing business façade sure to impress your customers and clients.
Good value for money
One of the main benefits of roller shutters is their value for money. Quality shutters can lower your energy bills, prevent break-ins and even lower your insurance rates. If you take care of them properly, doors are likely to last for decades. These cost savings are coupled with an affordable up-front cost so you can count on roller shutters being an excellent investment.
Choose bespoke or ready-to-fit roller shutters from Secure Door Systems
Here at Secure Door Systems, we’re roller shutter experts. We design, manufacture, install and maintain industrial roller shutters for industrial and commercial clients in the North West and beyond.
Want a roller shutter for your shop front or your warehouse? Interested in insulated or fire resistant roller shutters? Wondering whether you need an off-the-peg or tailored roller shutter door solution?
Whether you know exactly what you need – or you’re unsure what type of secure door suits your business best – we can help.
Simply contact the SDS team for friendly, helpful advice or a roller shutter quote.
