Modern society is accustomed to hiding its property from prying eyes. Also, owners of retail outlets and entertainment venues choose other newfangled designs instead of outdated doorways and bars on windows. Such structures include Roller shutters are a type of blinds.
Roller shutters
The history of roller shutters began in Ancient Greece, where marble blinds were used to ventilate and protect the room from the hot rays of the sun, which were soon replaced by wooden prototypes. The fashion for innovation quickly spread throughout Europe, and by the middle of the 15th century, roller shutters lost their exceptional functionality and began to decorate windows as a decorative element.
Purpose
Protection against burglary (robbery) and sheltering window and door openings from dust, dirt and sun - for such purposes, owners of private houses, apartments and public institutions install them on the outside of the building.
Functions of roller shutters
Durable external roller blinds perform the following tasks:
- High degree of protection against robbery.
- Protection from street noise, dust masses, wind and aggressive solar exposure.
- Reduction of heat losses in winter by 18-22%.
Roller shutters also bring a minimum of discomfort due to the ability to easily open and close them at will, and use modern technologies to control the operation of blinds (timer, presence simulation mode).
Advantages
The list of positive aspects of roller shutters includes the ability to connect a security alarm to the structure, regulation of the level of illumination of the room, a variety of colors (more than 100 shades) and the ability to choose a texture that imitates wood or stone.
Flaws
Consumers note the only drawback of external blinds is the price. But even this fact is offset by the long service life of metal roller blinds.
Types of roller shutters
The classification of roller shutters is determined by the following parameters: place and method of installation, type of control, the presence of holes in the curtain. External metal roller blinds can be installed on windows, doors of residential and commercial premises, and garages.
Installation methods
There are three ways to install metal protective products:
- Internal (built-in) – provides maximum protection against external penetration due to the installation of a protective box indoors.
- Outer - a method less safe for property, in which the protective box is attached over the covering opening.
- Mixed (combined) – the protective box is installed in the opening itself.
The first two installation methods are used to cover window and door openings, the third - only to protect doors.
Roller shutter design elements
To ensure the full operation of the structure, the harmonious influence of all its elements is necessary:
- Metal sheet from interconnected strips - lamellas.
- Protective box – the place where the slats are carefully assembled when the opening is opened.
- Winding shaft – located inside the box, lamellas are screwed onto it.
Roller shutters also have guide plates with slots on the sides, which ensure smooth sliding of the slats.
Types of roller shutter control
The main types of control of roller shutters include manual and automatic.
The second type involves bringing the blinds into operation by connecting an electric drive. In the first case, the operation of roller blinds depends on a crank drive, tape, gearbox or spring-inertial installation.
Conclusion
Roller shutters on windows and doors are a great way to secure your premises and minimize the entry of dirt from the street into it. Thanks to a smart invention, humanity has the opportunity to live comfortably, safely and without compromising the aesthetic qualities of the room.
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