Modern automatic roller shutters have already become quite widespread. And it is right! After all, such designs have an undeniable advantage: beautiful and practical. Roller shutters are a stylish element of window decoration and a reliable barrier against unwanted intrusion of foreign visitors into the room.
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Once come to us from European countries, the blinds, made in the form of a vertical roll, later transformed into roller shutters. Simplicity and convenience in the operation of such systems were to the liking of the owners of country houses and apartments, as well as offices and small premises. Therefore, modern window systems are impossible without a decorative and functional element, like shutters on windows.
Features of the construction of roller shutters
The construction of roller shutters is simple: two rigid stationary guide systems allow sliding plates and lamellas in two directions - up and down. Structurally all shutters are similar and consist of elements:
• rolling shutters
• Shaft
• protective box
• Side covers.
The rolling leaf or lamellas consist of a profile having a different length and width. Therefore, the lamellae can be made of a different material. The most popular slats are made of thin aluminum, which has proven itself for excellent technical characteristics. Rolled linens made of aluminum are not subject to corrosion, their service life is long.
Roller web rolling is carried out on the shaft of roller shutters. The support shaft is made of galvanized steel, it is hollow inside and has a round shape.
The protective box provides protection of all components of the roller shutter system from external influences. For the protective housing it is possible to maintain the system.
Side covers form the rigidity of the box design.
Thanks to the presence of all elements, the roller shutter design perfectly combines the following functions:
• aesthetic
• Protective
• energy-saving.
That is why, roller shutters on the windows is not only a tribute to the fleeting and passing fashion, but rather an obstacle from the penetration of the inside of the premises of strangers.
Installation and assembly
Existing variants of installation of roller shutters depend on the architectural features of the closed window opening. The method of attachment and the location of the protective box and guides determine the subsequent installation. There are the following types of installation systems:
• surface mounting patch
• with built-in housing.
With the external mounting, the protective box and the cloth are placed on top of the window. Therefore, this design is universal and does not depend on the geometric dimensions of the window opening. This provides unlimited possibilities for the dimensions of the canvas. The protective box can be of considerable size and allows you to "hide" any canvas. In addition, that the box will not spoil the external interior of the facade, a different type of drive is suitable for such a system. Installation of roller shutters will be performed on the finished object. The only drawback of external overhead rollers is the lowering of the system's resistance to hacking or unauthorized access.
Manufacture of installation with the built in case is carried out still at a stage of building construction. When installing the protective box and guides are located in specially equipped niches. As a result, a monolithic external window opening and a European quality level. Resistance to burglary and access is practically reduced to nothing. In addition to other advantages built-in protective roller shutters create additional heat and sound insulation, not to mention a respectable form. The impeccable quality of the installation practically excludes the subsequent repair of roller shutters.
There are the following types of mounting roller shutters on windows:
• installation with protective box from above and from below
• installation of roller shutters of a special shape with the installation of a protective box at an angle
• installation of inclined roller shutters with slope.
The installation and installation process includes the steps:
• inspection and preparation of the window opening
• Measurement of the geometric dimensions of the opening
• Selection of parts for roller shutters
• installation of a protective box and guides
• installation of rolling shutters
• manufacture of finishing works, if necessary.
Mounting roller blinds is best entrusted to professional specialized firms that perform such installation daily and has sufficient experience in carrying out standard works.
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Drive for roller shutter control
Choosing the type of drive to control roller blinds on windows is a simple task. When choosing a drive, the size and weight of the leaflet, its construction, the geometry of the fixed elements and other characteristics are taken into account. In the technical parameters of drives for roller shutters, the maximum force produced by the drive is indicated. Roller shutters for windows can be:
• by hand
• Electric.
In the case where one room is in the room and one roller shutter is used for the window, the most suitable option is the manual drive. There are the following types of manual drives: cardan, belt, cord and spring-inertia mechanism. The manual drive of these types allows you to install locking devices that prevent the opening of roller shutters.
Automatic roller shutters can be controlled by a conventional keyswitch and remote control.
The automatic system management system has obvious advantages. To open roller shutters, no physical effort is required: just press a button or a button. By the way, thanks to the perfect software, automatic electronic systems allow you to set a timer to close or open a part of the roller shutter. In addition, the control system of the drive provides for the use of manual control in emergency situations.
Modern protective roller blinds on the windows is a normal practice of decorating an apartment or office. Thanks to roller shutters on the windows, reliable protection will be ensured: it is almost impossible to break or bend the lamellae, except by a special device. If you are striving for the durability and reliability of your apartment, then the "new generation" of the roller shuttle will ensure a quiet life.
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