Security
If you own a building or just need the garage for your car, security is the main issue on your mind.
Roller shutter doors are some of the toughest around and are a great way to increase security at your house or building.
Each door is also fitted with a heavy-duty extruded aluminium bottom profile complete with a deep rubber seal. This provides additional strength and protection against adverse weather conditions and makes it harder for somebody to try and break in.
But wait, there’s more.
They now come with auto-lock systems to increase security even further. These reinforced anti-lift devices offer security against would-be intruders by preventing the door from being opened when in the fully closed position.
Insulation
Ever noticed your garage is always freezing?
Do you have a room above your garage that is always colder than the rest of your home?
How many nights have you spent with heaters on trying to work?
Roller shutter doors have been known to keep the heat in your house or building, where a lot of garage doors would let it out. Having CFC free foam in the rollers adds to the insulation values, reducing heat loss as well as exterior noise.
The rubber seals on the bottom of the doors also provide additional insulation as they are made to fit every surface, even uneven ground. The doors are also fitted with brush strips that provide safety and security against high winds and protects the curtain from unnecessary wear whilst also reducing heat loss and improved soundproofing.
Aesthetics
When someone pulls up to your house, one of the first things they are likely to notice is the front door and the garage door.
The looks of roller shutter doors are already a lot nicer than your average garage door. The smooth finishes give it an edge over standard doors and you can get them in a wide range of colours to best suit the space. You can even get wood effect finishes, which looks beautiful next to brick walls.
There is also an option for a canopy for the mechanism at the top of the doors. This keeps the moving parts shielded and gives strength to the construction of the door, whilst looking better as the parts are not on show. It also prevents trapped fingers, something we imagine we’ve all faced in the past.
Durability
If you’re like me, whenever there is a bad storm I worry about the safety of my garage door and the contents inside.
The amount of times I’ve found leaves all over my garage after a bit of bad weather is frustrating.
It has been proven that roller shutter doors are more durable and last a lot longer than your standard garage door. Whereas the average garage door will suffer from the general day-to-day wear and tear, these doors are designed to withstand any damage and protect the contents from the elements.
With these roller shutter doors, you also get a 10-year paint guarantee*, which is a lot longer than the average paint job. Gone are the days of re-painting the garage due to loss of colour or scratches, the paint holds up for at least 10 years.
Specifics
Now let’s delve into the electronic side of the doors.
The roller shutter doors use a unique intelligent remote control system, which means you don’t even have to leave your car to get into the garage.
Another plus side to these garage doors is that they open vertically rather than outwards. This frees up valuable garage and driveway space, meaning you don’t have to worry where you’re parked. A vehicle can be parked 50mm of the door without disrupting the operation.
One of the benefits of these doors is that they are fitted with a high tech system that can sense if there is something blocking or in the way of the door closing. Now this is especially handy if you have children and family pets that like to run around and could be likely to run under as it is closing. This technology senses the obstruction, halts and then immediately returns to the open position releasing the obstruction.
The roller shutter doors can be fitted behind, in-between or in front of the opening. This can be a great way to make space in your garage whilst improving the look as well.
But what if there is a power cut?
How will you work the door? Will it fall and potentially injure someone?
Fear not, these roller shutter garage doors come installed with a built-in manual override facility, allowing the door to be operated manually in the event of mains failure. The internal motors have built-in breaks to hold the shutter in place even when the power is lost. Each shutter comes with a fully CE compliant anti-fall back device, preventing the door from freefalling if this internal brake were to fail.
Value
By installing roller shutter doors, you add value to your home and make it more attractive to potential buyers if you were looking to sell one day. It’s also worth noting that you get what you pay for with roller shutter doors. If you buy cheap, you’re buying twice or more. It is always better to pay more and make sure your space is secure to the highest standard.
When buying roller shutter garage doors, it is advisable to look for doors with European manufactured aluminium slats. This is because they are experienced in making these kinds of doors and will provide the right amount of strength and durability you need. You should also make sure you get them from a company with 5+ years experience so they can give you a guarantee and you know it’s a quality door.
Poor quality doors will be cheaper, but the slats will not be as strong and will be more likely to break and will not come with all of the safety features that a high quality door would include. Safety comes first so it is always better to do your research and purchase high quality roller shutter garage doors.
Summary
In summary, there are a lot of benefits to upgrading to roller shutter garage doors. They improve your security, insulation and last for a very long time. They even add value to your property and make it more visually pleasing. It might be worth considering taking the leap.
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