Different types of roller shutter doors are readily available in the current market. These types of doors have gained popularity due to their high level of security as well as simplified maintenance. They are primarily used to prevent unauthorised access or vandalism to business and home premises by creating a barrier between the outside and the inside part of the premise.
Due to the high numbers of doors available, different factors such as durability and cost have to be considered before purchasing them. The following are the most commonly used roller shutter doors available in UK.
a) Galvanised Steel Shutter
This type of door is primarily made up of galvanised steel. This type of texture ensures that this door lasts long while at the same time offering maximum security. The good thing about this type of door is the fact that it can be supplied to areas of up to 10,000 mm (10m) wide as well as coating them with powder or plastisol. They are ideally used in warehouses, large apertures which measure up to 16sqm, factories and industrial units.
b) Aluminium Shutter
These types of roller doors are one of the most commonly used. They are ideally used in areas such as residential homes as well as commercial areas. There are strong, durable and reliable. They are flexible in such a manner that they can perfectly fit in different types of apertures. They can also be supplied in a finish manner so as to suit each and every user need. They can also be operated using three-phase or single phase motor as well as operating on a manual or automatic option. Due to the aluminium materials used to build them, these types of doors are lightweight hence they can be easily opened and closed manually.
c) Insulated Shutter
These types of roller shutter doors are highly recommended in noisy and windy areas. Due to their insulated nature, they are frequently used in warehouses, loading bays and factories where minimising the level of heat is of the essence. Apart from providing insulating features, these doors are also used in securing premises as well as protecting stock and equipments. They have twin brushes in their guides as well as rubber seals which are perfectly fitted along their base hence increasing the efficiency in reducing noise as well as preventing heat loss. These doors can also be operated manually or automatically.
d) Fire Rated Security Shutter
These types of doors are highly recommended in areas that harbour highly flammable products. They are used in overall fire protection strategy in conjunction with different fire controlling systems such as smoke extraction systems and sprinklers. The primary role of these doors is to prevent the rapid spread of fire hence allowing any trapped individuals inside the houses ample time to escape. They can be used in shopping malls, restaurants, hospitals and huge industries. Unlike other types of doors, the fire rated safety shutter can be easily controlled using a single and simple control panel which allows the user to easily manage and control a dire situation with the greatest ease. They are motor driven and hence they are fitted with safety brakes for easy manipulation.