Direct Shutters - How Are Roller Shutters Made?

How are Roller Shutters Made?

Direct Shutters in Adelaide is a South Australian-owned family business backed by over 25 years’ experience in the manufacture and installation of roller shutters for windows and doors in both homes and business premises

33 Fifth Street Wingfield SA 5013 Telephone: (08) 8244 4437 Fax: (08) 8244 4458

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Roller shutters are a versatile, cost-effective and visually appealing way to improve the security, energy efficiency and fire safety of your home. This is a result of the robust, premium grade materials from which they are made, and the insulation and finish that are used in their manufacture.

Roller shutters are manufactured from high-grade aluminium and are constructed as a system of interlocking slats. This means that they are extremely strong and able to stand up to a great deal of direct force, and are resistant to being prised or jemmied open. In addition, they have an internal locking mechanism that will ensure that the shutter is locked in position when it is closed. Also, key locking can also be installed or, if you have solar powered or remote controlled shutters, these lock automatically, further preventing the shutters being opened or forced from the outside. Therefore, this combination of strong, durable aluminium and the variety of locking systems that can be employed, mean that roller shutters are extremely good choice for adding an extra level of home security.

Additionally, if you live in an area of South Australia where your home is likely to be affected by strong winds and storm damage, roller shutters on your windows and doors can help to prevent both exterior and interior harm to your home, as the robust, highgrade aluminium means that they are strong enough to be able to resist just about anything heavy winds or extreme weather can throw at them. Also, when they are closed, roller shutters do not rattle or shake in high winds, are quick and easy to operate (either manually or by remote control), and can be closed at a moment’s notice of an impending storm. Because of these sturdy materials and resilient structure,

roller shutters are recommended by many Australian insurance companies, and in some cases this can make a difference to the cost of the home insurance premiums you pay.

Further to this, during the manufacturing process, aluminium roller shutters are coated with a baked enamel paint finish, and injected with high density polyurethane foam; this means that in a fire they are able to withstand extreme radiant heat and thus prevent your window glass from breaking. The enamel finish also means that roller shutters are resistant to flames, so as well as protecting your glass they can protect the fabric and structure of your home and form an additional line of defence. If you live in a bushfire-prone region in Australia, you can instal fire resistant shutters that are specially manufactured to withstand BAL40 (Bushfire Attack Level 40).

In addition to high-grade aluminium, when window shutters are made they are insulated with high-density polyurethane.

This insulating effect means that you can effectively control the temperature in your home, which in turn impacts on your domestic energy efficiency. They provide an effective, cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly way in which to keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, cutting down on your use of air conditioning and heating, and so reducing your electricity consumption. Therefore, roller shutters can help you to make savings on your power and

electricity bills, while utilising a green technology that doesn’t increase your emissions.

Further, the baked enamel finish is fade and scratch resistant, meaning that roller shutters last for many years and require very little maintenance. The surfaces are extremely durable and can be easily cleaned every few months with a damp cloth or by spraying lightly with water. Unlike some security bars and grilles, they provide easy access to your window glass for cleaning, open fully so that you can control the amount of sunlight or breeze that you let in, and do not significantly mar or alter the overall appearance of your home while still giving you a high degree of privacy when required.

Australian-made roller shutters for windows and doors can therefore be seen to be a premium quality product, made from high-quality, strong and durable materials, and treated so as provide protection against fire, bad weather and intruders. Further, their design can help to improve your home insulation and they are made so as to be long lasting and easy to maintain.

For more information about the benefits to be gained from installing roller shutters on the windows and doors in your home, including enhanced security, a reduction in energy use, and added protection against fire, call Joe Anastasi on (08) 8244 4437

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