UK Doors & Shutters Blog

Common Causes of Jammed Roller Shutters

Roller shutters are essential for businesses, helping to keep buildings secure, safe, and fully operational.Whether you run a car garage, retail store, warehouse, or school, shutters provide both convenience and protection. Like any mechanical system, however, roller shutters can develop faults over time, one of the most common being jamming. A stuck or sluggish shutter can disrupt daily operations, compromise security, and cause frustration.In this blog, we’ll explore the main reasons why shutters jam and how professional engineers at UK Doors & Shutters diagnose and fix these issues.Specifically, we’ll cover:

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Automatic Door Faults: Causes and Professional Fixes

At UK Doors and Shutters, we’ve installed, serviced, and repaired hundreds of automatic doors in a wide range of settings, from shops and offices to hospitals, warehouses, and large residential buildings. Over time, we’ve noticed that many of the faults we’re called out to fix are surprisingly common. Because automatic doors play such an important role in safety, security, and accessibility, it’s essential that they’re working smoothly at all times. When something goes wrong, you need a fast, reliable solution, and that’s exactly what our team delivers.In this blog, we’ll walk you through some of the most common automatic door problems, along with the professional fixes that keep them operating.Automatic door faults we'll cover include:

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Top 7 Signs Your Roller Shutter Needs Servicing

Are you roller shutters in desperate need of a comprehensive service?Roller shutters are a critical part of protecting your property, whether it’s a shopfront, warehouse, industrial unit, or commercial premises. Built for strength, security, and reliability, they offer peace of mind around the clock. But like any mechanical system, roller shutters require regular servicing to stay in top condition. Ignoring maintenance can lead to unexpected breakdowns, expensive repairs, and potential security risks.In this blog, we’ll walk you through the key warning signs that your roller shutters may be due for professional servicing, including:

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Roller Shutters For Warehouses

Warehouses are busy places that rely on efficiency and safety to keep things running smoothly every day. Roller shutters are a key part of making that happen and enhancing workflow while keeping downtime at a minimum. In this blog, we’ll dive into the important roles roller shutters play, the different types available, and how to figure out which one’s right for your warehouse. 

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Best Roller Shutters for High-Traffic Businesses

High-traffic businesses, from retail stores to warehouses, require efficient, secure access to keep operations running smoothly. Roller shutters provide an essential solution to manage high footfall while ensuring safety, security, and ease of access. In this blog, we will guide you through the key features of the best roller shutters for your business.Key points we’ll cover include:

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How Roller Shutters Deter Break-Ins & Vandalism

UK Doors and Shutters know that the safety and security of your commercial building or premises should never be underestimated. Whether you own a shop, block of flats, warehouse, manufacturing facility, school, or any other commercial property, protecting both your assets and the people inside is essential. Unfortunately, break-ins and vandalism can happen at any time. However, with the right security measures in place, you can significantly reduce the risk of damage or intrusion. Investing in high-quality roller shutters is a proactive step toward safeguarding your premises and ensuring peace of mind.In this blog, we will explore how roller shutters deter break-ins and vandalism.Key points we’ll cover include:

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Retail Roller Shutters

Whether you're seeking retail roller shutters for your small shop or larger shopping store, UK Doors & Shutters are able to provide comprehensive installation. With over 20 years of experience and over FIFTY five-star reviews, you're in the best hands.

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Roller Shutter Customisation

Roller shutters are an excellent addition to many types of buildings including those of multiple sectors including commercial, industrial and even residential too. Shutters provide improved privacy, security, insulation but have you ever considered customised shutters? Customising your roller shutters can enhance your visual appearance and you can modify the functionality too so you have roller shutters that meet your exact needs and requirements without compromise.In this blog, we will go into some detail about roller shutter customisation whilst identifying some useful aesthetic and functional options for you - we will cover:

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Fire-Rated Roller Shutters

Looking to find out more about fire-rated roller shutters?Fire safety is and should be a number one priority for any business, building owner or company representative. There are lots of procedures, products and pieces of equipment that support fire safety and each has a key role in keeping people and property safe. In this blog, we will specifically offer a comprehensive guide to fire-rated shutters. Key points we cover include:

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The Process Of Installing Roller Shutters

What is the process of installing roller shutters?Roller shutters are a brilliant way of improving your building in a number of ways. Having them installed will enhance security, energy efficiency, noise reduction and even make the exterior of your premises look more aesthetically appealing. If you would like to know more about the installation process then this blog is for you. In this latest blog, we cover the following as part of the roller shutter installation process:

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