Archive for the ‘Rolling Shutters’ Category
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Rolling shutters prices are on the higher side than almost all other types because of the tremendous advantages they offer. Let us enumerate the factors that make these shutters such a good choice and also the points that can affect rolling shutters prices. Rolling shutters can cost $16-$40 per square foot. That’s expensive compared to what a plywood shutter or even a Bahama shutter would cost you, but then roll-up or roll-down shutters have many positives and money spent on these shutters is money well-spent.
The big advantage with these shutters is that they can be operated from within and without. You can manage them manually or with a motor. So this makes them suitable for old-age homes or large homes. You can even have them centrally operated. Once installed at a difficult-to-access opening, these shutters offer great ease of manipulation not afforded by other shutter types. Rolling shutters are made from aluminum or polymer, they are lightweight and have been favored in Europe for longer than they have been popular in North America. You also offer your property excellent secondary protection with these shutters; they can prevent break-ins. Lower your home insurance and hurricane insurance premiums by having these shutters in place. They can be built to cover huge widths and heights; although in such cases it is better to use multiple shutters across the width in order to maintain shutter strength.
You need just one person to have the house storm-ready with these shutters. Keep in mind though that motorized roll-down shutters will require battery backup for them to be operated during a hurricane. These shutters take little space and are excellent value for the money you put in.
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011
In terms of versatility, roll-down shutters beat all other shutter- types hands down. Why, you can even call them roll-up shutters. Which other shutter type gives you the advantage of two names to begin with? These shutters have been finding favor in continental Europe for a long time. Their history of application in the U.S can be traced over the past seventy to eighty years. As evident from the name, these shutters perform valuable functions from the security point of view apart from providing excellent hurricane protection. This is the reason why you can find them in use all over America, not just in the coastal states like Louisiana, the Carolinas, and Florida.
Security roll-down shutters can be used in residential and commercial establishments. Rolling shutters are usually made from extruded aluminum. These are meant to be installed at the time of construction; this means this is not an ideal shutter type for retrofitting. If you opt to retrofit, you may have to make certain changes to the exteriors around the opening you wish to cover with roll-down shutters. Check the details with the installer to see if retrofitting is worth the effort and expenses, yes expenses!
Now let us do a quick summarization of the unique features that security roll-down shutters afford us –
• As mentioned above, security comes as a given with these shutters. So not just during normal times but even during times of hurricanes, these shutters provide security from vandals. And in doing so they help bring down insurance costs.
• You can operate these shutters from inside and outside which is a big plus for homes that are large or openings that are inaccessible.
• These shutters can be centrally operated, again a big plus if you are staying in a large house or if the occupants are invalided for some reason.
• These shutters are out of sight when not in use and when needed they can be brought down swiftly.
• Roll-down shutters offer energy savings by bringing down heating costs on account of their thermal insulation properties.
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Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Residential security shutters offer a two-fold benefit. They prevent hurricane damage from occurring and secure the house against intrusions. Residential security shutters are usually made from aluminum or some polyvinyl material. These days you can get transparent shutters as well.
The advantages of roll-up shutters are well-known. Ease of use, centralized and motorized operation, placement at difficult to reach openings, security, etc are just some of the benefits. Ally these shutters to a security alarm system and you double the security protection. If you are living in a locality with high number of thievery and robbery incidents then these shutters can prevent damage worth thousands of dollars. Not only this they help bring down your house insurance and hurricane insurance costs.
If you live in a place that experiences cold winters then you may wish to go for foam-filled aluminum slats that offer good protection against cold; their insulation properties are higher and you will cut down on your heating costs.
Granted, roller shutters don’t look as eye-pleasing as Colonial or Bahama shutters but they are very functional and very useful. They are invariably installed on the outside and locked from outside. But you can also choose to have them installed such that they open and close from inside, a good ideal if you want these shutters for heat and light insulation.
Shutters made of clear material will allow for light flow. Aluminum panels with perforations will help in ventilation. Clear shutters also offer the advantage of letting you feel safe without feeling claustrophobic.
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Monday, November 14th, 2011
Roller shutters are favored by many because their several inherent advantages. These advantages include ease of operation and long-lasting protection. Let us learn about the different options available to us. A big advantage with these shutters is that they act as an actual and a visual deterrent to intruders. You can use them to cover wide openings such as garage doors and also those that are difficult to access, such as second-floor windows.
Roller shutters that are built-on the doors are fixed to the outside of the construction façade. When placed into the lintel above the window, these are termed built-in roller shutter doors. It can also be integrated into the window. You can have these shutters with movable laths so that you can control the amount of light you want to filter in.
The rolling shutters can be operated manually or through a gear drive. These shutters can be made of PVC, aluminum, or steel. The shutter box is usually of steel or aluminum. If you are planning to have these installed then it is best to have them integrated during the construction phase. Do the necessary due diligence and see that the materials used are compliant with your area building codes.
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
Rolling shutters are a favorite with commercial and residential property owners in Chicago for a reason. These protect your property from blizzards, cold winds, varying temperatures, and a lot more. Noise from traffic and noisy neighbors are irritating when they happen and these shutters help insulate against these noises. Rolling shutters have been favored in Europe for a long time and for the past six to seven decades they have spread across America. These shutters are also a hit in towns and cities that face the hazard of hurricanes. These shutters are ideal for crime prevention and this is the reason why shopkeepers and store owners prefer rolling shutters.
Rolling shutters are made from aluminum, placed in a housing at the top of the opening when not in use and can be operated manually or through an electrical motor. If installed during the construction phase, these shutters can be integrated into the window as a single unit. These shutters can also be made from extruded pvc. Care should be taken to ensure minimum distance between the shutter and window pane. It also goes without saying that if you plan on installing these shutters then see that the product you intend to use complies with the Chicago building code.
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Friday, September 30th, 2011
In case you’re wondering what kind of shutters are these and what’s the European connection. Let us understand that European rolling shutters are your standard rolling shutters but will often have the “European” moniker attached to them because that’s where they have come from to North America. These shutters have been around in Europe for more than seven decades because folks on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean had discovered the virtues of these shutters earlier.
Rolling shutters offer a number of benefits. The biggest ones being ease of operation and automation of operation. You can walk up to these shutters and pull them down or have them operated by a motor or even shut / open them all at once. Another benefit is that these shutters can be installed on openings that are difficult to reach for manual operating of shutters.
These are strong shutters made from metal, usually aluminum. Roll-down shutters operate on tracks and the slats rest in a housing on the top. The sprockets, wheel, ball-bearings, rod to hold the shutter should be of durable material.
A neat added benefit with European rolling shutters is that they act as sound and heat insulators to an extent. These shutters are fixed and best installed during construction and always from the outside. This way it is easier to provision for the shutter housing on top. Rolling shutters may not give you a view of the outside when in use and surely don’t look as appealing as Bahama shutters but they assure you of solid protection against the strongest hurricane winds.
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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Hurricane roll-down shutters are a type of hurricane shutters that offer a good combination of advantages. Read on to find out. First, these are amongst the most popular shutter types; they have been so for decades in Europe and have gained popularity in the U.S over the past 40 years or so. If the construction is of stucco or brick then you can easily have these shutters installed.
Because these shutters can be operated via a motor can be centrally controlled, they afford ease of operation and this makes them popular with old-age homes or where senior and infirm people are staying. Roll-up shutters are a great line of defense against house breaks and theft. You can install them to cover openings where access may be difficult or risky, automatic control makes it easy to manipulate; hence favored for multi-storey constructions.
Upon request, most installers will try and obtain these shutters in special sizes and for different opening types such as arches, angles, and curves. Since these shutters meet the latest building codes and can be operated from both outside and inside, they are on the expensive side. The material used is extruded aluminum and you have a choice of unlimited custom color combinations apart from the 4-5 standard colors that the manufacturer may offer.
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Friday, September 9th, 2011
Roll up shutters or for that matter roll down shutters are a sturdy shutter type that has several inherent advantages. Durable construction is one. These shutters can last for a very long time and if you are staying in a hurricane-prone area then these shutters are one of the best investments you’ll ever make. Roll up shutters can be fitted on doors, windows and any type of opening. Commercial complexes favor these shutters because apart from hurricane protection these shutters afford security against theft and housebreaking.
Roll up shutters find favor with old, infirm, and handicapped people because they can be operated with an electric motor and can also be centrally controlled. You can maintain privacy via these shutters. These shutters enhance heat and cold insulation; particularly useful in cold countries where heating cost during the winter months can add to the electricity bill. You can easily have these shutters installed on stucco, wood, frame constructions. More than in the U.S, these shutters have found favor in Europe and as you have read, it is for very good reason. Do a check on the installers in your area and find out who can put up these shutters at your residence. Do not forget to check if the shutters pass quality tests regarding missile impacts and outlasting hurricanes.
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
If you’re looking for hurricane protection then you cannot go wrong with roll-down shutters. These installations will protect both commercial and residential structures. Apart from protection from wind and rain damage these shutters also help you with sun control, energy savings, privacy and noise reduction. And very importantly, they serve as the first line of defense against break-ins. You can place these shutters on any opening that you wish to be covered. The shutters are installed on the outside but can be controlled from inside the house. The control can be manual, electrical, or via a remote. You can even time these shutters to roll up and down. The basic components of a roll-down shutter are the shutter slats, guide rail, and shutter box. The pricing depends upon the size of the opening, material used, and special feature that you may want, and finish.
If you decide to go for roll-on shutters, do a check on the type of surfaces they work best on, costing, and after-sales service that the installer is willing to offer. You can request online quotes from shutter installers. Be sure to offer exact and accurate information regarding the size of the windows, age of construction, space above the door and window, etc. The shutters are available in a number of color combinations.
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Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Rolling counter shutters are good protection for counters and related small openings such as ticket counters, ice-cream stands, traveling hot dog stands, café shops, etc. The shutters are usually made from extruded aluminum. They protect the store merchandize from thievery and also against the elements particularly it is a trailer truck selling stuff. By treating them with fire retardant material, you minimize the risk of a fire hazard.
These shutters are for small openings and can be operated manually or via a motor. They fulfill a need that other closing alternatives can not. The shutters are the same in every way with roll-down shutters. Aesthetics are also taken care of with these shutters. The shutters can also be constructed with see-through slats so that you get unimpeded vision as well as security.
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