When it comes to security there is no room for error. After all, the last thing you want to do is purchase low quality shutters that won’t offer much assistance against the dangers of the night. Luckily, high quality roller shutters like those that we have here at Sheridan Doors are perfect for the first-time […]
Yearly Archives: 2017
How Does A Roller Shutter Work?
Roller shutters are a seemingly simple machine; but look under the surface and things aren’t as straightforward as it seems. Through the years engineers and designers have worked closely to make roller shutters operate as smoothly and effectively as possible, reducing breakdowns whilst increasing the speed, and lifespan of the machine. Let’s take a look […]
Benefits of Steel Hinges
Using steel hinges for your doors is a no brainer – there are significant, long-lasting benefits to using stainless steel for hinges as they have a significantly higher resistance to rust (oxidation) and corrosion from any man-made and natural environments. Stainless steel also looks sleek and shiny whilst offering tremendous strength. Steel has revolutionised nearly […]
Top Things to Consider When Purchasing a Garage Door
Most homeowners have a lot of questions when they’re thinking of purchasing a new garage door. We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions to help you decide: Metal or Wooden Garage Doors? Each material has its own benefits and drawbacks; metal is seen as the most low-maintenance, whilst wooden doors are preferred […]
Fire Safety This Christmas
The Christmas season sees families come together at home to spend the holiday season amongst gifts and food and merriment. Colleagues will also be decorating their offices ready for the Christmas party. Christmas decorations can be the setting for devastating fires; sparkling lights, decorations above the fire, even Christmas trees add new elements of fire […]
Fire Curtains: What Are They?
Fire doors are an essential part of every modern commercial building. You will have come into contact with them on a daily basis without really noticing them. Another type of fire safety installation is the fire curtain. Whilst less known than fire safety doors, fire curtains are more suited to more specific specifications and have […]
Roller Shutter Health and Safety
After you’ve had a brand-new roller shutter installed, the next thing to remember is to organise regular services. The last thing you want is for a door to break at the start, or end, of business hours. Missing out on valuable business hours, plus having to call an out of hours engineer can end up […]
Should Fire Door Inspection Be Mandatory?
Fire safety has been a popular talking point recently, causing a lot of businesses to take a long hard look at their own fire safety systems, to ensure they are doing everything they possibly can to keep everyone safe. Generally, when fire doors are installed, the building owners aren’t obliged to maintain them through regular […]
How can High Speed Shutters benefit your business
If the time has come to upgrade your roller shutters, you might consider improving your business with a high-speed shutter system. These models increase efficiency by allowing much quicker entrances and exits to buildings and warehouses. We have compiled a list of the potential benefits your business can enjoy by installing the convenient high-speed roller […]
Comparing The Benefits: Manual or Electric Roller Shutters?
When installing new roller shutters the option between manual and electronic can be a confusing one. Businesses can choose between manually operated or electric roller shutters. Over a certain size and weight, however, all shutters need to be electrically powered for the personal safety of the operator. Electronically operated shutters are much easier to use […]