Rolling shutters are one of the widely used categories of doors in residential, commercial, or industrial projects. They are easy to operate and last many years with little to no maintenance. With time, roller shutters have come a long way from the wooden ones used on windows. Today, rolling shutters are made with metal, polycarbonate panels, and other materials. Technology has, of course, had a hand to play, and today, the latest trend in rolling shutters is automated shutters.

From saving time and energy to providing safety and security, automated shutters have several benefits. Their efficiency and ease-of-use prove they are here to stay. Automated shutters have a wide variety of uses, both at home and in industrial and commercial settings. Here’s a quick rundown of the different applications of automated shutters.

Window covering

Windows in homes, factories and commercial establishments while providing ventilation and light, are also prone to safety threats. By installing automated shutter in your property, your safeguarding yourself, your family and employees from break-ins, heat, cold and stormy weather. Automated shutters can also provide privacy and insulation, something regular shutter blinds cannot. Technology aims to make our lives easier. And with automation on the rise, automated shutters are well on their way to becoming an indispensable accessory for homes, shopping malls and other kinds of facilities.

Home interiors

When you think about shutters at home, one only associates them with windows. However, shutters can be used in your home's interiors as well. Think skylights in your bedroom, or your kitchen window overlooking your garden or even any area in your home that receives too much sunlight. With automated shutters, you can save yourself the hassle of drawing curtains or shutting window panes. With the touch of a button, you can have your shutters rolling down and sealing off any opening you would prefer to shut off.

Patios and partitioning

Any open areas in your home can be closed off or partitioned with automated rolling shutters. Think entrances to private terraces, or even creating a division between your laundry room and living room. With automated shutters, you can give your home a neat and tidy look, by cordoning or separating rooms. It even helps create more space by dividing a room into two. If you have some extra space in your bedroom, install an automated shutter and create a study or a home office behind it. Close off your private library behind some shutters before guests come home.

Automated shutter prove most beneficial in factories, warehouses, etc. Think of facilities in food processing, those that deal with chemicals, agriculture, etc. Different sections have to be separated to preserve the integrity of products and also to keep workers safe. You can both these things by installing automated shutters between different sections of your facility.

Closets and cupboards

Using corrugated iron in our home is a contemporary way of designing the interiors to give your home an industrial look and feel. But what if you want to blend style with functionality? The best way to do this is by installing automated shutters as doors for your cupboard and cabinets. Considering shutters can come is any shape and size and can be manufactured to fit any opening, they make the perfect doors for cabinets and closets. Your bedroom, kitchen and living room will be spick and span, while also looking modern and chic. Opt for darker colours with a matte finish the ultimate industrial feel.

Garages

Energy is becoming a scarce resource in today's’ world, and we must do everything we can to conserve energy. A simple way to this is by installing automated roller shutters in your garages. Every time you open your garage door, heat or cold escapes depending on the weather. Automated shutters work quickly, taking very little time to open and shut, thereby trapping the heat or cold within your home. In addition, automated shutters reduce sound by about 50% increasing your privacy and ensuring you don’t bother your neighbours.
If you’re interested in installing, maintaining or repairing your roller shutter, contact us at Dura Ultima. With decades of experience in rolling shutters, we are the one-stop destination for all your shutter queries.