For business premises like warehouses, shops and storage facilities, protection and security is a paramount concern, and the kinds of doors you have installed will have an impact on many aspects of your property.
Both roller shutter doors and traditional doors are viable options for many commercial properties, but there are distinct advantages when choosing roller shutters over standard doors. This month, we’re taking a look at how roller shutters outshine traditional doors and why they are a sound investment for any commercial or industrial premises.
Security
The primary concern for any business owner is the security of their property. High street shops, factories, and warehouses all require comprehensive security to protect their goods. Roller shutters are designed with security in mind, providing a durable barrier with no discernable weak spots, and are far less of a target to thieves and vandals than traditional doors. Deterrence is a large part of security, and dedicated security roller shutters prove an effective deterrent, sending a message to prospective criminals that you have taken steps to properly invest in security measures. Standard, traditional doors are much less effective in this way, and are more likely to be targeted by opportunistic thieves.
Insulation and weather protection
The insulation benefits provided by roller shutters are often an overlooked advantage, but they are certainly worth being aware of. Insulated roller shutters work to keep the heat in when it’s cold, and out when it’s warm, so they help maintain interior temperature throughout the year. Unlike traditional doors, roller shutters eliminate breezes and drafts when closed. Weatherstripping on the bottom and sides of the shutter keeps away heavy wind, as well as protecting against rain and snow. This is ideal for warehouse loading bays or storage units, where valuable items are kept in close proximity to the door. Having an effective layer of weather protection helps keep your products safe from weather damage; an important benefit for fragile goods in industrial buildings.
Space and convenience
For busy factories and warehouses, space is vital to the efficient operation of the business. Foot traffic is constant, so it needs to be quick and easy for workers to move between areas without paths becoming congested or blocked. Roller shutters are the most compact door solution available, only requiring a portion of space above the door frame, and none either behind or in front, so movement isn’t impeded when multiple workers are moving from room to room.
Roller shutters are also simple to use as they are electronically operated. For workers manually transporting heavy goods – or multiple goods at one time – this is much more convenient than having to open and close traditional doors by hand. You can also open roller shutters to any height you desire, again useful for ease of movement, and for transporting large quantities of goods without unnecessarily exposing your warehouse to the outside elements.
Aesthetics
For a long time, steel roller shutters were associated with an ugly, unwelcoming aesthetic – but this is no longer the case. While traditional doors often make for an attractive solution to any building, roller shutters can be custom made to fit the aesthetic of your property. You don’t have to sacrifice functionality for an attractive design – or vice versa – as roller shutters can provide all the comprehensive benefits we have looked at above, while maintaining and enhancing the exterior look of whatever property they are installed in. As we said before, roller shutters are incredibly compact, and can be custom built to fit your exact specifications, so they won’t stand out or interfere with the facade of a shop – and will be neatly rolled up and out of sight during opening hours, for total aesthetic convenience.
Safe & Secure are a leading supplier of roller shutters for commercial and domestic customers throughout Chester and North Wales. Our roller shutters are custom built to cater to your exact specifications, and our team of specialists ensure an efficient and professional installation every time, so you can be confident your roller shutters will provide security to your property for years to come. For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team today.