Industrial roller shutters are a perfect tool to safeguard your premises, providing a sturdy and secure door that is almost completely impermeable to would-be intruders. In order to ensure your roller shutters continue to protect your business for as long as possible, you will need to keep on top of the basic maintenance requirements.
Perform regular checks
Key to ensuring the longevity of your roller shutter is to carry out regular checks, looking for any damage or weakness that could jeopardise the safety of you or anyone else, or put your premises at risk of breaking and entry. Look for any signs of attempted forced entry, general wear and tear or faults with the safety mechanism. If you aren’t sure what you’re looking for or are concerned you have spotted damage to your door, contact a professional to check it over for you.
Clean
A buildup of dirt or debris can hinder the performance of your roller shutter, causing it to run slow, make jerky movements, or even block the door from closing properly. To prevent this from occurring, clean your shutter every three months or so. Use a stiff bristled brush to clear the ventilation holes and tracks and then hose down the actual shutter. Use a sponge and a solution of warm water and mild soap to thoroughly remove any grime and then use an absorbent cloth to wipe everything dry.
Do not attempt to use any abrasive cleaners or steel wool, scrubbing brushes or scrapers on your shutters as they can damage the surface.
Grease the mechanisms
Use a lubrication on the rollers, guide rails and bearings to allow the rolling mechanisms to work smoothly and prevent them from rusting. This will enable the door to operate easily and reduce the need for replacement parts.
Operate with care
When using a hand-operated roller shutter, operate the door carefully. Don’t allow the door to slam against the ground as this can cause screws to loosen or mechanisms to snap. If you have an electric roller door, avoid handling the remote roughly as if you cause any damage to the buttons you can jeopardise the security of your door and will need to buy a replacement remote.
You should also ensure that anyone in the vicinity of the shutter moves carefully around it, making sure they don’t fall, bang into or throw anything against the shutter and cause serious damage.
Repair any faults
If your door is to become damaged, ensure you have it repaired as soon as you can. A seemingly small fault can worsen over time, putting the security of your premises at risk, and creating the potential for the door’s safety mechanism to fail and seriously injure anyone under the path of the door.
Safe and Secure Roller Shutters understand the importance of a swift repair, which is why we offer a 24 hour emergency call out service so you don’t have to leave your premises unsecure. On top of this, all of our repairs and services come with a 12 month guarantee so you can rest easy knowing that your shutter is fully protected.
Safe and Secure Roller Shutters are specialists in domestic roller garage doors, commercial roller shutters and security shutters, with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We’re leading providers throughout Northern England and North West Wales, supplying and maintaining all varieties of roller doors. For more information on our products and services, contact us here and we’ll be happy to help.