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What are Aluminium Shopfronts and Their Benefits?

aluminium shopfronts

With 61% of customers prefer shopping in-store to online, the appearance of your business is essential. Your appearance matters significantly, as it can influence whether someone chooses to enter your shop or not. One way you can enhance your shop’s aesthetic is by upgrading to aluminium shopfronts. However, what exactly are aluminium shopfronts, and what … Read more

Shop Front Shutters: What Is Their Purpose?

Shop Front Shutters

Retail premises are among the most commonly targeted by criminals, with 35% of businesses reported experiencing several instances of robbery in the last year. Therefore, sufficient protection from theft, broken windows, and other damage must be provided. This is where shop front shutters come in.  The purpose of a shop’s front shutter is to protect … Read more

How Much Do Electric Shutters Cost And Are They Worth It?

electric roller shutters

You’ve finished preparing your new building, and you’re eager to start your new business. You’ve painted the inside, decided on the decorations, and told everyone you know about it. Yet, since you didn’t consider roller shutters, the building’s security is nonexistent. So, how much do electric shutters cost and are they worth it? Electric shutters, … Read more

How Often Should Roller Shutter Doors Be Serviced?

Rollers shutter doors being serviced

You’ve just launched your very first shop for your business. Customers are flocking in, you’re receiving fantastic feedback, and your shop’s exterior is looking great with your newly fitted roller shutter doors. There’s only one problem: you’re not sure how often they need to be serviced. So, how often should roller shutter doors be serviced? … Read more

Why Do Shops Have Roller Shutters?

Blue and green roller shutters on a street

Visiting any high street in the UK today, you would be hard pressed to find a shop that does not have a roller shutter or a shuttered industrial door. This is due to the increase in opportunistic crimes in many parts of the country and the desire for shopkeepers to keep their premises more secure. In this article, we’ll explain what roller shutters are and discover all the ways a roller shutter could benefit your business.

A Guide to Types of Roller Shutters

man in front of blue roller shutters

A roller shutter is a rolling door system made up of several components, including horizontal slats which make up the curtain, barrel, canopy and bottom rail. The shutter is raised up and neatly tucked inside a box above the entryway to open it and lowered down when closed. Roller shutters provide a high level of … Read more

What is the Best Material for Shop Front Shutters?

Electric Roller Shutter in Grey

If you’re currently on the lookout for a shutter for your shop, you might have found that there’s a wide range of not just types of shutters, but also materials that they are made from. From steel to aluminium, there are different options and this blog is here to help you choose the one that works best for you based on your needs and budget