How safe are roller shutters? Very safe is the short answer. In the interests of education and public awareness, however, Safe & Secure are here to tell you why you should trust high quality, tailor made roller shutters. Whether you are considering roller shutters for your business, home or school, there is every chance you’ll want to know about their safety credentials. Here’s the scoop.

Fire Safety

Let’s clear up a subject that requires great scrutiny and seriousness first. Can you escape from a window with a roller shutter in case of fire? It’s mandated in manufacturing regulations that every roller shutter is either manually operated or has a manual override if the shutter is motorised. Similarly, any locks that are fitted can be specified to use keyless latches that can be operated from within without the need to unlock the latch using a key. In all instances, roller shutters are as safe as the window that they are fitted to.

Fire Rated Shutters

Thanks to independent testing and fire ratings, fire shutters are rated to at least 4 hours, meaning they are built to withstand a fire for that amount of time. This information is often expressed in minutes, either within the product description or as part of the product name as ‘240’. Fire shutters in Britain are tested against the British Standard BS EN 1634 -1, -2, -3, for fire resistance and smoke control.

Heavy Duty Security

The very sight of a steel security door will be enough to deter thieves from attempted breaking and entering of your property. A roller shutter says a lot about the security ethics of its owner and the extra measures that are sure to be in place behind the door. It’s therefore not worth a criminal’s time, and for good reason. Steel doors are fitted with impact and drill-proof locks, reinforced frames and heavy duty hardware. Even the most determined burglars are going to fail against high quality security roller shutters.

Safe & Secure is a specialist manufacturer and installer of roller garage doors, roller shutters, security shutters, fire doors and steel doors, and deliver our services throughout North Wales and Northern England. With over 30 years of industry experience, our team of expert installers provide a quick and thorough service for domestic and commercial customers looking for smart and secure doors and shutters. For complete peace of mind, we even offer a 24 hour emergency repairs service, so you’re never left without security for your property. For more information on any of our products and services, contact our friendly team today – we’re always happy to help.