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What Are Perforated Roller Shutters Doors?
Perforated roller shutter doors provide an effective way to improve the security of shop fronts in high-risk areas while maintaining a level of visibility into your property. As their name would suggest, the surface of perforated shutters features numerous circular holes, so the shop front windows behind them can still be seen by passersby. While they have more surface area than punched hole shutters, it is still possible for pedestrians can see through perforated rolling shutters as long as your window display is adequately backlit.
Vandalism and burglary can be concerning for business owners located on industrial estates or in high-crime areas. However, councils and local planning authorities often stipulate that security shutters provide a degree of visibility to avoid creating a negative perception of the area. While our polycarbonate shutters are preferable for businesses prioritising visibility, perforated roller shutter doors allow you to maximise your security without obscuring your shop front.
By manufacturing our perforated shutter doors from aluminium, we can ensure they are lightweight yet durable, increasing their longevity while making them easier to maintain. Mounted using an electric system as standard, our shutters can also be installed with a manual operating system if you are looking for a more affordable solution. Find out more about manual and motorised roller shutters to determine which would be better suited to your business.
How Do Perforated Roller Shutter Doors Work?
Whether you want to install your perforated shutters for manual use or with an electric operating system, there are various methods of function that you should consider. Our manual shutters include:
- Belt Winders: These shutters are opened and closed by an internal pull system housed inside the mounting frame.
- Crank Handles: This more sophisticated system uses winding gears to raise and lower your perforated shutters in a smoother, continuous motion.
- Spring and Lock: Rather than rely on pullies or gears, this system uses springs such that you can move your shutters up or down by hand, then secure them in place with a locking mechanism.
As for our electric shutters, they can be operated in the following ways:
- Keypad controls: These motorised shutters are controlled by simple button presses on wall-mounted or remote control keypads.
- Automated controls: Whether they are programmed to follow an opening and closing schedule or to react to a motion sensor, these perforated roller shutter doors operate automatically after their initial installation.
- Smart controls: By integrating your shutters into your smart operation system, you can programme and control them as you please via your preferred smart device.
How Much Do Perforated Shutters Cost?
The cost of designing, constructing and installing your perforated rolling shutters will be determined by their operation system, their customisation and the shop front size. We recommend that you contact us or fill in our quote form for an accurate estimation.
By manufacturing all of our roller shutters from our UK factory, London Shop Fronts is able to produce our perforated roller shutter doors much faster than competing providers. Furthermore, as the customisation and installation of your shutters is completed by our own team of experienced tradespeople, you can be sure you are getting the lowest possible price for our complete perforated shutter service.
Benefits of Installing Perforated Roller Shutters
1. Enhanced Security
The aluminium sheets that comprise our perforated roller shutter doors create an additional barrier between your property and the outside world, protecting its entry points from thieves or vandals.
2. Increased Visibility
The numerous perforations on these roller shutters grant up to 22% visibility of your shop front, such that your property can still be seen from the pavement without compromising the safety of anything inside.
3. Compact Design
Whether you choose an electric or manual operation system, our perforated shutters are installed inside a slim mounting frame. This ensures that they do not project into internal retail outlets, while maximising headroom for your customers when the shutters are closed.
4. Customisable Appearance
By powder coating our shutters during the fabrication process, we can change the colour and finish of your perforated shutters to reflect your branding or the design of your shop front.
5. Low Maintenance
The airflow created by the perforations keeps these roller shutters free from dust, significantly reducing the frequency with which they need to be cleaned.
6. Thermal & Acoustic Insulation
While our perforated roller shutter doors are less insulated than our solid roller shutters, the surface area of these shutters is still capable of containing heat inside your property, while dampening noises from outside.
Perforated Shutters from London Shop Fronts
With over 25 years of industry experience, London Shop Fronts has provided quality security solutions to some of the biggest names on the high street. We are proud to be CHAS-Approved contractors, working to British Standards and in compliance with the building and insurance regulations relevant to each of our clients’ properties.
If your shop front is in need of an updated covering and you think our perforated roller shutter doors could be the right solution, please get in touch or fill in your details below to improve your security with London Shop Fronts.
FAQs - What are perforated roller shutters?
Perforated roller shutters get their name from the small holes spread across their surface, which providing visibility and airflow to your property while ensuring your entry points are secure. They are commonly used in retail settings to showcase displays even when businesses are closed.
FAQs - How do you clean perforated roller shutters?
We recommend that you dust your perforated shutters regularly with a soft cloth or brush. Should any debris start to reduce visibility or airflow, wash your shutters with a mixture of mild detergent and warm water, making sure to wash around any of the blocked perforations.
FAQs - How often should perforated roller shutters be serviced?
Annual professional servicing is recommended to maintain performance and longevity. Business owners have a legal obligation to service their security shutters at least once a year anyway, but performing regular maintenance is in your best interest to prevent mechanical issues and extend their lifespan.
Perforated Shutters from London Shop Fronts
With over 25 years of industry experience, London Shop Fronts has provided quality security solutions to some of the biggest names on the high street. We are proud to be CHAS-Approved contractors, working to British Standards and in compliance with the building and insurance regulations relevant to each of our clients’ properties.
If your shop front is in need of an updated covering and you think our perforated roller shutter doors could be the right solution, please get in touch or fill in your details below to improve your security with London Shop Fronts.
