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Saturday, April 19, 2014

The Popularity Of Using Roller Shutter Doors In Commercial Buildings

By Charles Marlowe


Roller shutter doors are commonly used on commercial buildings as they have a number of benefits. The primary reason as to why they are often used is because they are excellent at keeping commercial properties such as factories or warehouses safe. They provide an effective deterrent from unwanted visitors. Many roller shutter doors operate on an automatic basis and require a code or a key to open them, meaning a burglar will have no way of opening the door without it.

One other great advantage to having an automatic roller shutter door installed on a commercial premises is because they are very simple for the business owner to operate. Some doors operate in that a button can simply be pressed and no further supervision is needed, whereas others require a button to be pressed and held down as the automatic roller shutter door rolls up or down.

The majority of warehouses or factories will have a busy flow of traffic entering or leaving the premises. Whilst a conventional door may struggle with the high volume of traffic, an industrial roller shutter door will be able to cope easily with being opened and closed several times a day. It's still important though to maintain the door regularly as it is inevitable it will be knocked into by vehicles reversing into it. As an automatic door opens fairly quickly, little time is lost waiting for the door to open or close and therefore productivity can remain at optimum level.

Some industrial doors are able to cut noise levels, which is ideal for those factories which are located near to a residential area. The majority of factory machines are very noisy and will require workers to wear ear defenders when in use, so it makes sense to install specialised industrial doors which will reduce noise pollution for the surrounding areas.

Another benefit of using a roller shutter door on a warehouse or factory is that the building will have sufficient ventilation even whilst the door is closed. The slats in the roller shutter door allow air to circulate appropriately, and some can even be fitted to accommodate air conditioning. Factories can become notoriously hot when all the machinery is in use, so it is important for temperatures to be controlled so as to create a safe working environment for workers.




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