The benefits of electric roller shutters
Electric roller shutters offer convenience and security – find out more about the benefits of installing electric roller shutters here.
Electric roller shutter offer security and convenience
Electric roller shutters have all the benefits of standard roller shutters and more because they are much less time consuming to use. Electric roller shutters attach to the outside of your house over a window or door, they can fit small windows, small doors or even be made to fit a large garage or car pool. With such versatility, electric roller shutters can be attached to any entrance or exit of your home.
Benefits of electric roller shutters over manual roller shutters
Electric roller shutters open and close at the touch of the button, or you can set the system to close them at different times of the day – whatever suits you. As electric roller shutters are so simple to operate and require no manual work, you save a lot of time. Consider how long it takes to open one shutter by hand - now consider how long it takes to open five; the amount of time and effort it takes quickly adds up, especially if you open them every day when you wake up and close them every night before bed.
Security benefits of electric roller shutters
Electric roller shutters are great for keeping intruders out of your home or business, as well as preventing them from damaging your windows and doors. If you are looking to increase the security and safety of your home or business with electric roller shutters, then the best options are metal or fibreglass electric roller shutters. These are the toughest materials that electric roller shutters are available in. Metal electric roller shutters do not insulate well but provide great security against break-ins whilst also being affordable. Fibreglass electric roller shutters are the Rolls Royce of the electric roller shutter world in terms of security. They are pricier than metal electric roller shutters but are extremely strong and require no maintenance.
Other types of electric roller shutters
If you’re not going for the security advantages of metal or fibreglass electric roller shutters, you are probably buying electric roller shutters for the aesthetic advantages they can offer. UPVC electric roller shutters are lightweight, durable and require little to no maintenance. They can be made with a wood effect in order to give your home a rustic feel. Real wood shutters are not easily available in an electric roller form, so your best bet for the wood effect in your home is the cheaper uPVC. Don’t be put off by it not being real wood, though – uPVC has a long lifespan and requires much less maintenance than wood which will need to be carefully looked after, painted every few years and is at a constant risk of rotting.
How much do electric roller shutters cost?
Prices will vary, but as a rough guide, installing electric roller shutters on a shop front can cost around £4,000. UPVC electric roller shutters are likely to set you back considerably less than a metal, fibreglass or wooden shutter but still provide an appealing look for your windows. Although you may be tempted to install electric roller shutters yourself, you are likely to be better off hiring a professional unless you have considerable installation experience, not to mention intimate knowledge of electrical items. Hiring a professional will prevent obvious pit falls like incorrectly measuring the length of electric roller shutters or messing up the wiring. You will save yourself a lot of heartache, headache, stress and money by going to an electric roller shutter installation professional.
