Roller shutters are a dependable security measure for any building. They are sought after because of their ease of operation, durability, maintenance and safety aspects; and the fact they do all this without compromising the aesthetic appeal of the property.

Through innovative designs, hardiness and material strength are constantly improving. Advanced shutters come in a range of materials; mainly steel and aluminium, which possess the qualities of being durable yet lightweight.

No matter the type of building you need to make secure, roller shutters come in a varied range of designs and sizes, so they are easily applicable to different locations.

Some of the most commonly found advanced roller shutter designs are:

Built In/Built-On Roller Shutters

For this design of roller shutter, a roller shutter box is made to be fixed into the beam above the door or window. For the built-on design, a shutter box is instead placed over the exterior portion of the door or window, or other access point that needs covering.

Manual Shutters

A cheaper option of roller shutter, designed for smaller businesses with a smaller budget, is the manual roller shutter. These are designed to be opened and closed by hand. They are easily lifted and lowered and are the most common type of roller shutter. These doors used to become stiff and difficult to access but thanks to modern advancements they are now as smooth and easy to open as some of the automatic options.

Integrated shutters

By combining windows and shutters into one mechanism, this system works as a singly unit to both access and secure a property.

Electric Shutters

Fitted with a tubular motor in its rollers which can be operated from electrical switches and remote keys. The shutters are completely automatic, which means they are more expensive. These are more suited to larger properties or businesses with a larger budget.

Contact Sheridan Doors for more information on roller shutters in Manchester.