The Complete Guide To Roller Shutter Doors

A vertical rolling door system designed to promote security and protection against the threat of fire, theft and vandalism, roller shutter doors are imperative for many commercial businesses, buildings and even domestic properties. Composed of a number of essential components, roller shutter doors are traditionally composed of galvanised steel, offering strength, durability and resistance in spades. In this article, we provide a complete guide to roller shutter door systems, focusing on their unique benefits and operations.



Roller Shutter Components

There are several essential components that help make up a roller shutter door system, each with its own unique function in operations. Below, we run through the key components of roller shutter door systems, highlighting their applications and importance to the roller shutter system itself.

Lath & Curtain

When it comes to your roller shutter door, single lengths of horizontal laths must be held together via the interlocking shape of the path using either a flat or convex quirk. End caps will be later riveted on either end of the lath, ensuring they are locked into place, helping to form the roller shutter curtain. The curtain itself is typically made from steel or aluminium and acts as the primary component of your shutter door system, primarily used to shut off the area between the guides and offer privacy and security in equal measures.

Roller Assembly

Fitted with either a steel or aluminium tube at either side of the endplate, a roller assembly is used to hold your roller shutter curtain in its place during operations. The curtain will roll around the roller assembly when in use, ensuring the motion is consistent, safe and doesn’t seize up, lock or break down.

Lock

Making use of either a side guide bullet lock, ground lock or central bottom lock, your roller shutter door systems locking system is essential to the security and integrity of both your roller shutter doors themselves and the property they are tasked with protecting.

Guide Channels

Typically ‘U’ shaped vertical channels that are located on either side of your roller shutter doors, the guide channels are in place to allow for the safe, smooth up and down motion of your shutter curtain. Guide channels ensure your shutter curtain is effective, safe and operating without interruption.

Motor

As you’d expect, the motor is in place to provide the all-important power supply to all the mechanical components of your roller shutter system. Positioned at the top of your shutter doors, the motor is essential in your operations.

Safety Brake

In the event of your roller shutter door system failing, a safety brake is in place to prevent or reduce the risk of accidents and injury occurring on-site. Should your roller shutter door system fail, the safety brake will prevent your roller shutter door from dropping suddenly, instead, bringing your doors to an immediate and safe halt.

Canopy

Often referred to as the ‘hood’, the roller shutter system canopy is what surrounds your roller shutter components, preventing damage and improving the aesthetic quality. The canopy is typically constructed from galvanised steel and aids in the prevention and protection against damage, dust, rust and the impact of weather.

The Benefits of Roller Shutter Doors

Roller shutter door installations come with a number of significant benefits, from increased security and style to improved fire protection, the benefits far outweigh any initial costs, helping to protect your commercial premises from the impact of fire, vandalism, theft and weather. Let’s take a closer look at the key benefits of roller shutter door systems.

Versatile

A key benefit of roller shutter doors is the ease of installation. Roller shutter doors can be installed during the building of your current property or commercial project, as well as being retrospectively installed at a later date to improve your overall security and fire protection for the future. This provides vital versatility for both new and existing installations. In similar terms, roller shutter doors can be installed in a wide range of different colours, sizes and designs, to provide a unique aesthetic to your commercial or domestic property.

Security

An essential advantage of roller shutter door installations is the guaranteed security and protection against the threat of theft and vandalism. Not only this but with the additional privacy and security provided, your roller shutter doors will act as a deterrent for potential thieves, hiding your valuables out of plain sight and showcasing a clear security measure that would have to be penetrated. Due to the fact most roller security doors are constructed from galvanised steel, potential thieves and vandals will likely steer clear of it. 

Fire Protection

Depending on the fire protecting rating, roller shutter doors can provide protection against the threat of fire for up to four hours, helping to contain the flames and prevent the spread of fire in the process.

Environmental Protection

Due to their design, roller shutter doors won’t just prevent the rapid spread of fire, they will also insulate, protect and maintain the temperature of your building. Roller shutters can be fitted with thermally insulated lath that minimises the levels of warm air escaping, as well as cold air penetrating the interior and lowering the temperature. This will reduce your energy consumption and waste considerably, impacting your energy bills in equal measure.

Noise Reduction

With increased security and insulation, also comes a significant reduction in outside noise permeating the interior of your building, which is particularly beneficial in built-up cities or urban environments. Not only will noise from the outside be reduced but any noise you make inside your building will be lessened too, which can be of great importance, particularly if working in a commercial enterprise or factory with loud machinery. Roller shutter doors are ideal for reducing noise pollution, helping you to avoid awkward confrontations with neighbours over noise complaints!

Durable

Primarily constructed from galvanised steel, roller shutter doors are designed with durability in mind. Built to last, roller shutters doors provide a long-term solution for security protection, offering resistance to the threat of fire, theft, vandalism and even extreme weather conditions.

Roller Shutter Door Maintenance

Roller shutter doors are classified as a machine under EU legislation and therefore must be serviced and maintained by a professional on a regular basis, to ensure operations are safe, as well as ensuring your roller shutter system is still offering the appropriate levels of protection, security and threat resistance.

Thoroughbred Industrial Doors - Roller Shutter Doors For Convenience & Security

At Thoroughbred Industrial Doors Ltd, we understand that for many businesses and commercial premises, roller shutter doors offer a simple but secure solution to your security needs. Our UK trained professionals will visit your premises, take exact measurements, and then custom build your roller shutter doors in Mildenhall and Royston. With hundreds of shades available, we can match your roller shutters to your existing or planned paint scheme

Thoroughbred Industrial Doors Ltd has been providing industrial roller shutter doors in Royston and Mildenhall for 21 years and we believe our quality and customer service are second to none. We have over 20 years of professional experience in this field, and we’re proud to offer a 12-month guarantee on all new custom roller shutters for extra peace of mind. For more information about any of our high-quality services, give us a call today to speak to a member of the team. Contact us today.