Do you own your own business? Manage a storefront operation? Are your energy costs too high? This article will provide you information about rolling shutters and how they can cut energy costs for your business. Whether you're looking to cover a window, enclose a workroom or protect your inventory, the following information will be beneficial to you.
For many business owners, energy and heating/cooling costs can really take away from profit. If your energy costs are getting out of control, you should look into options for cutting down on heating and cooling.
Many businesses use rolling shutters because they are a cost-effective way to protect a business from outside elements that affect indoor temperatures. Many storefront operations use them to protect large glass windows that conduct heat or cold. Medical offices use rolling shutters to close off a pass-through window and protect private medical records. Retail stores use them to protect their inventory from thieves and vandals. There are many uses for rolling shutters when it comes to businesses.
Rolling shutters can be used to cover or close off:
- Storefronts
- Doors
- Doorways
- Windows
- Pass-through windows
- Closets
- Storage rooms
- Lockers
A rolling shutter is quite unique. They are typically installed on the outside of your business, although in some cases on the interior, and are operated from the inside either manually, electrically or by remote control. Rolling shutters are made up of a number of aluminum slats that are hinged together, allowing them to roll up and down inside tracks or guide rails located on the outside of a window or doorway. Rolling shutters have small vents built into each slat.
When the rolling shutter is open, the slats are out of view, rolled up into the shutter box that is mounted above the opening. The shutters will lock automatically when completely closed. When the shutter is down (but not closed), it allows a moderate amount of ventilation and filtered light into your business. The amount of incoming light can be adjusted by raising or lowering the shutter, stopping it at any point.
Because of their unique design, rolling shutters can cut energy costs for your business. The insulated slats will minimize heat loss or heat gain from glass windows. In the closed position, rolling shutters will keep out almost all of the sun's light and heat, totally transforming the temperature inside your business, especially during those hot summer days. The energy savings can be substantial!
Independent engineering tests have proven that rolling shutters can reduce energy usage by well over 30% with the shutters in the closed position all day. In addition to cutting energy costs, rolling shutters protect your business against vandalism and theft. Many law enforcement representatives say these shutters are the maximum deterrent against unwanted guests, providing you with security for your business. A typical burglar that sees a business protected by rolling shutters knows that they're in for a job that's going to require a lot of time and hard work, causing them to look around for an easier target. Rolling shutters also reduce outside noise, pollution and dust.
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