Construction & Contractors Blog
Are you looking for protection for your storefront? Commercial rolling shutters are lightweight, rollable shutter systems that can simply be rolled in place as needed. These overhead doors provide excellent benefits when it comes to protecting your storefront, but may offer even more advantages. Take a look at a few of the benefits of adding commercial rolling shutters to your storefront.
Keep Expensive Glass Doors and Windows Protected
While glass doors and windows are important for aesthetics and natural light, they are some of the most vulnerable points of a business. Glass is easily breakable or damaged, but the layer of protection afforded by a rolling shutter may help you avoid expensive damage. For example, during a wind storm or hail storm, you can simply close the shutters to protect your storefront glass from direct impact. Likewise, during periods of civil unrest, such as a protest, closing the shutters may protect the storefront from vandalism or damage.
Make Sure Your Property Is Secure After Closing
Without question, one of the biggest benefits of installing rolling shutters is the added layer of security that shutters provide. Since most break-ins occur at the front door of a business, it is important to make the doors less accessible. Rolling shutters can be closed and locked in place so they offer the utmost security. You may even see a reduction in business insurance costs simply by installing commercial rolling shutters.
Achieve Energy Savings During Cold Weather
Rolling shutters are made of thin, lightweight material for easy maneuverability. However, the material is also non-porous and creates a tight barrier around your storefront that may not be well insulated. Therefore, during cold temperatures, having the shutter closed after hours may mean that you have fewer drafts in the store and less energy usage. Likewise, the shutter can block direct sunlight in the summer to lower the stress on your commercial cooling system.
Reduce Street Noise When Necessary
Rolling shutters offer a barrier between your storefront and a busy street where there may be a lot of pedestrians and traffic. Glass doors that are often part of a storefront do not do much to negate traffic noise. However, adding an extra layer of protection with a closed shutter system can deter some of the residual noise. At times when you need peace and quiet inside your store, such as during inventory or an important meeting, you can simply close the shutters.
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