We are all used to seeing roller shutters on shop fronts, however, in recent years there has been a growing trend of people installing them on their homes. This is done for a number of different reasons, safety being the most important one, but why should you consider having them installed on your home?

Are they simply for those who are too safety conscious? Or do they have more to offer?

It is true, most shops install roller shutters to keep their business property and belongings safe overnight by preventing intruders from being able to break in. And whilst they are great deterrents, they also have a number of different characteristics that you may not have thought of.

Aluminium Roller Shutters

Roller shutter constructed from aluminium are not only strong enough to repel would-be intruders, they can also provide insulation to temperature and noise.

For those who live in loud city areas, near busy roads or near industrial centres that produce a lot of noise, shutters can be the perfect barrier to eliminate that noise pollution from entering your home and spoiling your peace. Homes across the world have utilised roller shutters for this exact purpose, fitting them to windows, doors, and garages.

Insulation

Roller shutters are effective at deflecting radiant heat during summer and keeping heat from escaping during the colder winter months. The insulation roller shutters provide can help people save considerably on their energy bills; latest evidence suggests that roller shutters can offer up to 30% energy saving on residential properties.

Light

Roller shutter slats can be designed specifically to control the amount of light that enters your home. This has proven effective for those who work night shifts and require darkness during peak light times but still prefer to have open windows.

Noise

Noise insulated shutters can help reduce outside noise pollution by up to 40%. Families with infants that live near loud areas benefit from the elimination of sleep disturbing noises that roller shutters bring.

For roller shutters in Manchester, contact Sheridan Doors today.