Roller Shutter Questions Answered
Straight answers to the questions shop owners, landlords and homeowners ask us most about roller shutters, from planning permission and insurance to repairs and maintenance.
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Why Is There Condensation on My Roller Shutter Door?
Condensation on your roller shutter door? Why cold metal shutters sweat in industrial units, the problems it causes and how to stop it.
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Can a Roller Shutter Work in a Power Cut? Battery Backup Explained
Will your electric roller shutter work in a power cut? How manual overrides and battery backup units work, and when a backup is worth fitting for your business.
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Do Serving Hatch Shutters Need to Be Fire Rated?
Do serving hatch shutters need to be fire rated? When a fire shutter is needed, how they close in a fire, and what cafés, schools and canteens should check.
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Neighbours Complaining About a Noisy Roller Shutter? What You Can Do
Neighbours complaining about your noisy roller shutter? Why shutters get loud, quick fixes, quieter upgrades, and how noise complaints are handled in Scotland.
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What Are Wind Locks on a Roller Shutter, and Do You Need Them in Scotland?
What are wind locks on a roller shutter? How they stop the curtain blowing out of its guides, and why exposed Scottish sites should consider them.
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How Much Air Gets Through a Perforated Roller Shutter? Free Area Explained
How much air passes through a perforated roller shutter? What free area means and why it matters for car parks, bin stores and plant rooms.
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Bent Roller Shutter Bottom Bar: Can It Be Repaired?
Bent roller shutter bottom bar after a vehicle knock or break-in attempt? Why it matters, when it can be repaired and what to do if the shutter will not close.
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Can a Roller Shutter Be Cut Down or Made Smaller?
Can a roller shutter be cut down to fit a smaller opening? When reducing height or width works, the risks of DIY, and when a new shutter makes sense.
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Can You Put Your Shop Sign, an Advert or a Mural on a Roller Shutter?
Want your shop name, an advert or a mural on your shutter? How printed and painted shutters work, and when advertisement consent applies in Scotland.
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Do Roller Shutters Need a Building Warrant in Scotland?
Do you need a building warrant to fit a roller shutter in Scotland? When a warrant is likely, when it is not, and why the standards apply either way.
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Roller Shutter Frozen Shut? How to Prevent It in a Scottish Winter
Roller shutter frozen shut on a cold morning? What to do safely, what never to do, and how to stop your shutter freezing during a Scottish winter.
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How Long Do Roller Shutter Motors Last?
How long does a roller shutter motor last? What affects motor lifespan, warning signs of a failing motor, and when to repair or replace it.
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Roller Shutter Key Switch Not Working? Common Causes and Fixes
Roller shutter key switch not working? The common causes, from power and isolators to damp contacts and safety devices, and when to call an engineer.
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Could Your Old Roller Shutter Contain Asbestos?
Could an old roller shutter or the opening around it contain asbestos? Where it can be found, why it matters before repairs or removal, and what to do next.
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Do Roller Shutters Come Under LOLER or PUWER?
Do roller shutters fall under LOLER, PUWER or the Workplace Regulations? A plain English guide to the rules for powered doors and servicing.
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Do You Need Planning Permission for Roller Shutters in Glasgow?
Do you need planning permission for a roller shutter in Glasgow? When external shutters need consent and what the council prefers in conservation areas.
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Do Shops Need Roller Shutters for Insurance?
Not every shop needs shutters for insurance, but many insurers ask for them. What insurers look for and how to avoid invalidating your cover.
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Can Roller Shutters Be Fitted on the Inside? Internal Shutters Explained
Yes, roller shutters can be fitted inside, behind the glass. How internal shutters work, the pros and cons, and why they suit conservation areas.
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Can You Paint a Roller Shutter? Painting vs Powder Coating
Yes, you can paint a metal roller shutter if you prepare it properly. How to paint galvanised and aluminium shutters, what to avoid and when to powder coat.
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Does a Roller Shutter Need a Lintel? Fixing Options Explained
Does a roller shutter need a lintel? How shutters are fixed above an opening, when the lintel matters, and face fixed, reveal and lintel shutter options.
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