At retail spaces, this tends to consist of security shutters providing a strong bulwark in front of glass windows, but it isn’t only shops who take advantage of such shutters but a vast number of commercial premises, industrial premises, plus any number of hospitals, universities, museums, government buildings, churches and so on and so forth.

And, given the huge market for security shutters, it’s no surprise that shutters enjoy ongoing product innovation in a bid to entice customers to change existing shutters or take them up for the first time.

Examples of the variety of security shutters available include thermal insulation shutters, which can help retain heat inside and reduce energy bills, which would obviously appeal to any large heated spaces; transparent roller shutters designed for premises wishing for protection and an aesthetic appearance such as high-end retail spaces or hotels; twin-skin security shutters which are ideal for large industrial and commercial spaces; and fire rated shutters which tend to be tested to be able to resist fire for a certain number of hours and form part of companies’ fire control procedures, as they are usually connected to a fire alarm system..

Alongside the varied materials used in roller shutters, there are also shutters designed to be high speed if doors need closing quickly such as in a large plant that prepares food, where it’s vital environments don’t become contaminated.

Generally, security shutters come in galvanised steel, as its proven to be long lasting, as well, of course, providing a sturdy defence. Additionally, they can be coloured or powder coated to blend in with required environments. Transparent security shutters, however, will be made from aluminium and UV, transparent, polycarbonated plates, which ensures strength with transparency.

They can be locked by bullet or lath locks, although increasingly many choose electrically operated shutters, allowing opening and closure electronically. Obviously, when shutters conceal entrances used by vehicles, then electrically operated shutters are essential. plantation shutters gateshead