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A Comprehensive Guide to Roller Shutter Doors and Which One Works Best

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What our guide entails:

  • Our Company Overview
  • What are Roller Shutter Doors, and Why Do We Need Them
  • Components of a Roller Shutter Door
  • Different Types and Their Usage
  • Why Choose Marshall Shopfront?

Marshall Shopfront – Overview of the company

Marshall Shopfront imparts a 360-degree service in shopfront installations, spanning all the commercial and domestic UK markets, with the prime region being London. We are a certified company with guaranteed customer satisfaction, offering precise bespoke shopfront fitters with excellent team support.

Entrance to your shop depicts your entry to growth and success. At Marshall Shopfront, we deliver a complete package that begins right from the design stage to the installation of your dream doorway.

We focus on continuous correspondence, feedback, and awareness of our customers’ needs and any hurdles impeding their success. Being attentive and responsive to our customers’ needs for growth enables us to create and deliver the most innovative solutions they require. 

What Are Roller Shutter Doors, and Why Do We Need Them?

Roller shutter doors are perfect for protecting the premises, whether residential or commercial. Having a shutter secures the place not only from bad weather but also from theft and vandalism attempts.

A roller shutter door is made from separate horizontal steel and aluminium slats. It works by rolling slats around the barrel up or down with a spring or an electric motor, each side holding the curtain securely in place.

These are the frequently sought-after doors for many domestic, commercial and industrial uses. One of the significant benefits of this door is its vertical functioning and the compactness of the door curtain once fully opened. The use of electric motors for these types of doors is rising since the cost is now almost identical to the manual shutter doors.

Before choosing a rolling shutter door for your space, make sure you have taken the following aspects into account:

  • The Security Level You Require
  • Airflow or Visibility Needed
  • Consideration of Thermal Protection
  • Parameters for the Opening
  • Aesthetical Features, if Needed
  • How Often Will It Be Used
  • Mode of Operation
  • Finances to Expand
  • Headroom Requirement

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Components of a Roller Shutter Door

Lath & Curtain

In a roller shutter door, same-length horizontal slabs are firmly attached to each other and riveted to be kept firmly in place, creating a roller shutter curtain.

Roller Assembly

A steel or aluminium tube fixed at both sides of the end plate, it holds the shutter curtain, letting it roll around when in use.

Lock

The roller can be locked in various ways, such as bullet lock, ground lock, or central bottom rail lock.

Guide Channels

These u-shaped vertical structures are positioned on the door sides, enabling the curtain to slide up and down safely.

Motor

The motor is placed atop the door to power all electrical parts of the shutter.

Safety Brake

The safety break keeps the door from falling in case of motor failure.

Canopy

The canopy encloses the parts of the roller door from above to prevent entrapment and add to the aesthetics.

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Different Types and Their Usage

Roller shutters can serve several purposes: They can be made for garages, schools, shops, prisons, kitchens and go-downs.

Have a look at different types of roller shutter doors and their usage:

Insulated Roller Shutters

We recommend these doors in the following cases:

  • You require energy conservation in bad weather
  • You are suffering from loud noises outside
  • You want a high-level security

Businesses using insulated roller shutter doors include garages, go-downs, spray paint booths, storerooms, industrial units, carports, and the like. 

Security Roller Shutters

These are sought in the following scenarios:

  • Serious risk of theft
  • Danger of property damage or vandalism

Security roller shutters drastically extend the duration for a criminal to try and gain access to a building – the reason why they are perfect for warehouses, store rooms, garages, and distribution centres.

Fire-rated Roller Shutters

These shutters work well in:

  • Combining fire integrity and heat protection for spaces needing temperature rise rating
  • Keeping safe the inside and outside of an opening from inflammable elements
  • To limit the spread of fire.

These are most suitable for retail and industrial purposes, particularly in regions used as a mode of escape.

Commercial Roller Shutters

These shutters are opted for when:

  • You require a rust-proof material for your doorway
  • You experience lousy weather in the area and want a weather-proof shutter

These doors mainly serve commercial and industrial purposes, such as warehouses and shops.

Industrial Roller Shutters

Industrial roller shutters can be a go-to for certain reasons:

  • They come in all shapes and sizes
  • They give a professional, secure look due to their high-gloss finish
  • They come with high-quality designs and can be custom-made
  • They can be fitted with additional security systems and locking bolts
  • They can be mounted both inside and outside to prevent any unauthorised access

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If you have any question feel free to contact us!

Why Choose Marshall Shopfront?

Marshall Shopfront takes the lead in delivering its best solutions for all kinds of roller shutter doors.

We Adopt a 360-degree Approach

Marshall Shopfront imparts a 360-degree service in shopfront installations. We focus on continuous correspondence, feedback, and awareness of our customers’ needs.

We are Certified

We are a certified company with guaranteed customer satisfaction, offering precise bespoke shopfront fitters with excellent team support.

We are Disciplined

We preach and practise complete self-discipline and ensure everything is perfectly maintained and client expectations duly met.

We Are Thoroughly Attentive and Innovative

Being attentive and responsive to our customers’ needs for growth enables us to create and deliver the most innovative solutions they require. 

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of services that include:

  • Aluminium Shopfronts
  • Solid Shutters & Gates
  • Roller Shutters
  • Grill Shutters
  • Timber Shopfronts
  • Bi-Folding Doors
  • Security Doors
  • Flexi Security Grills
  • Lantern Window
  • Isolated Shutters
  • Office Partition

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