Repair And Maintenance Of Roller Shutters

To secure the personal area there are many new technologies available like alarm systems, CCTVs. The most common and popular thing used for securing both the house and the commercial area is the roller shutter. Fiberglass and steel are used for making roller shutters. It protects the door from vandalism and theft. An outside person cannot peep inside the premise when the roller shutter is pulled down. Some of the additional benefits of roller shutters are it resist the outside loud noise, protects the interior from direct sunlight, reduces the effect of heat and cold inside the premise and protects the door and window from the extreme weather condition.  

Roller shutters can be used for many years since they are made up of strong materials. Roller shutter prevents the coming up of graffiti on the premises. Roller shutters made up of metals are less expensive when compared with the roller shutter made up of fiberglass. 

Roller shutters are also available in other materials such as PVC. Since they protect the house and office proper maintenance of roller shutter is very important. When you properly maintain the roller shutter then you can use it for many years and also regular maintenance improves the performance of the roller shutter. Sometimes in addition to the regular maintenance and service, you need special care for the roller shutter. In this blog let us discuss some key points about repairs and maintenance of roller shutter. 

Advantage of roller shutter repairs:

• If you regularly service the roller shutter then you can prevent the sudden failure of it.
• When you service the roller shutter, the problems in it can be identified at the initial stage itself which will save your money and at the same time, it can be easily solved.
• The life of the roller shutter can be increased by regular service and maintenance.
• Legal requirements are fulfilled by regular roller shutter repairs, service and maintenance.

 Roller shutter maintenance tips:

Roller shutters are available in different finishes. Some of the common finish used in the roller shutters are galvanized finish, powder coating finish, powder coat, and undercoat epoxy finish, two coatings of polyurethane paint. Epoxy with a powder coat can be used for harsh environments. The roller shutter must be cleaned and lubricated since they are exposed to the element. 

Daily check the tracks or guides of the roller shutter and ensure that there are no leaves, dirt, and debris because it can the jam the shutter or sometimes the shutter will not close properly. Use a vacuum or small size brush to clean the roller shutters track. 

Once in three months clean the tracks or guides using a soft cloth and mild soap. Clean the sand, salt, dirt and other corrosive material accumulated on the roller shutter. If the shutter is in direct line with the polluted area or salt winds then you can use a strong cleaning method. Use mild soap like automobile soap for cleaning the roller shutter. Try to avoid hard materials like a citrus cleaner, high pH level cleaner or vinegar.