If your nature of business requires you to allow air to flow through the entrance of your premises, you may consider these types of roller shutters which would meet your requirement :

Aluminium Flat Slats with Ventilation Holes Roller Shutters 

Aluminium Flat Slats with Ventilation Holes Roller Shutters is a popular type of roller shutters where ventilation holes can be punched according to your preference.

For instance, if you do not need a set of roller shutters with too many ventilation holes, you may request to have the holes punched only at the top few roller shutter slats or the top few rows.

The more holes there are on the panel, the more air can pass through.

Aluminium Roller Grilles (with Brick Bond or In-Line Design)

Aluminium Roller Grilles which are made up of aluminium tubes secured together are ideal for those that require maximum ventilation within their premises as the gaps between these aluminium tubes are quite large.

Types of roller grilles that you may choose from are either Aluminium Roller Grilles with Brick Bond or Aluminium Roller Grilles with In-Line Design.

In terms of ventilation, both types are similar and allow almost the same amount of air to flow through.

Aluminium Roller Grilles with Acrylic Strips 

Another type of shutters which allow air to flow through is the Aluminium Roller Grilles with Acrylic Strips.

This type is rather similar to Aluminium Roller Grilles except that acrylic strips are inserted.

It allows slightly less air to flow through than the ones without the acrylic strips inserted but comes with an additional layer of protection.

Perforated Steel Roller Shutters

The final type of roller shutters is Perforated Steel Roller Shutters which are manufactured from steel instead of aluminium.

The perforations or holes on the shutter panels are smaller than ventilation holes that are punched on Aluminium Roller Shutter panels although the number of holes are much greater.

Perforated Steel Roller Shutters allow a good amount of air to flow through your premises and are suitable for those that require heavy duty roller shutters which are slightly heavier than aluminium roller shutters due to the nature of the materials used.

All these types of roller shutters allow air to flow through. As to which of the above 4 types is better, it depends on your nature of business and its requirements.

The above types of roller shutters can also be powder coated with your preferred colour upon request except for Aluminium Roller Grilles which come in natural anodised finish.

Sometimes as your old motorised or sometimes known as electric roller shutters fail to function anymore, you stop and think what you should do.

Read on to find out what could be a temporary solution for a situation like this.

Use the Manual Hand Chain

When your motorised roller shutters break down, it is not the end of the world. You may still raise or lower your shutters by using the manual hand chain which is attached to the motor for your use in case of a power failure or if your old shutters fail you at the wrong time. It may take some time to fully raise or lower the shutters but it does the job for you for that moment.

In the Meantime, Business as Usual

With this temporary solution, your business can still operate as usual without having to worry that unwanted intruders may be able to gain access to your premises. If your premise is a warehouse or factory, your goods can still be delivered or received on time.

Get in touch with a Trusted Roller Shutter Specialist

You may also want to find out the main cause of the malfunction by contacting a trusted roller shutter company. It is always advisable to ensure that the main cause of the malfunction is not due to a power failure or a power trip within your premises before contacting a specialist.

A trusted roller shutter company will be able to restore your shutters to working condition or replace it if required.

Difficult to Lift or Lower

For larger openings, the roller shutter panels will have to be larger.

Since the panels are larger, the weight of the roller shutters will also be heavier and more difficult to lift or lower whenever required.

More Senior Employees May Feel the Strain

More senior employees may find it difficult to operate and may even feel the strain since the manual operated shutters are too heavy for them.

Employees may even injure themselves if they are not careful.

Greater Tendency to Slam

As the panels are heavier, the tendency to slam will be greater since it is strenuous to lift or lower the panels manually.

Reduced Life Span and Higher Repair Cost

The overall life span of the manual shutters may be reduced due to frequent slamming.

When slamming becomes a habit, the likelihood of the shutters being damaged increases and your company may be incurring more unnecessary repair cost to replace the damaged roller shutters.

Also read article on : The main difference between Motorized and Manual Roller Shutters

Steel Roller Shutters are Heavy Duty Roller Shutters that are usually installed at entrances of Commercial and Industrial properties.

Due to the nature of its material and its heavier weight, Steel Roller Shutters are recommended to be Motorised especially for premises with larger openings. For the Motorised version, the type of motor used will depend on weight and size of the Shutters.

They can also be manufactured to be Manual Operated or Chain Operated upon request.

Steel Roller Shutters are suitable for business premises which require a higher level of security. They are usually installed at entrances of Factories, Warehouses, Train Stations, Hotels, Shopping Malls as well as other types of properties.

Galvanised Steel are the most commonly used type of Steel Roller Shutters. Colorbond Steel and Steel Fire Rated Shutters with 1, 2 or 4 hours fire rating are also available.

All Types of Steel Roller Shutters can be customised to suit the dimensions of your premises.

Additional Customisations such as Perforations for Ventilation and Powder Coating for a better outlook are also available upon request.

Aluminium Roller Shutter is one of the more popular type of Roller Shutters.

They are lightweight, durable and versatile.

Due to its lightweight, Aluminium Roller Shutters are easier to operate especially if you are opening or closing the shutters manually.

Aluminium Roller Shutters are also easy to maintain and can last a long time without rusting due to its natural anodised finish. They are also customisable to suit the size of your premises and can also be motorized for ease of operation.

For the Motorised version, the type of motor used will depend on weight and size of the Roller Shutters.

Aluminium Roller Shutters come in various types and designs. Besides Aluminium Flat Slats Roller Shutters, you can also choose from Aluminium Flat Slats with Acrylic Strips, Aluminium Flat Slats with Ventilation Holes, Aluminium Round Slats, Aluminium Mini Flat Slats as well as Aluminium Roller Grilles.

Aluminium Shutters also give your business a pleasant corporate image.

They can also be Powder Coated with a selected colour for additional surface protection and a better outlook.

Aluminium Roller Shutter are usually installed at entrances of coffee shops, food courts, shopping malls, factories, warehouses, hawker centre, market stalls, supermarkets, schools, car parks, shophouses, landed properties, retail shops as well as other types of properties.

It is advisable to get in touch with your trusted roller shutter specialist whenever in doubt.