Roller Shutter Maintenance North West

Let's get into the most important maintenance tips:

Perform Regular Visual Inspections

Performing regular visual inspections should be a daily or at least weekly ritual for the owner and key-holders related to your business. Visual inspections should include checking for scratches, dents and rust on the shutter panels. Moreover, you should visually check for misaligned or damaged tracks. Lastly, ensure that you check for frayed cables or screws. Visual inspections are paramount to identify any early signs of damage and if caught early enough can save you hundreds of pounds.

Clean Your Shutters Regularly

As a business or a homeowner, it's obviously important to make sure your shutters are looking the best they can. As a business, you want the outside of your premises to create an excellent first impression. Likewise, as a homeowner, clean and well-looked after shutters can go a long way to enhancing curb appeal. Every couple of weeks, we recommend using a soft cloth and mild detergent to clean the panels. You should remove debris from the track too to prevent jamming and costly repairs.

Test Your Shutters’ Operation

Another key maintenance tip is to test your shutters' operation regularly. This should come naturally as you open and close your shutters on a daily basis. When you do this, pay attention to any unusual noise, resistance or irregular movement. If you notice one or more of these worrying signs, it's time to call UK Doors & Shutters for professional servicing or repairs. We cover the entirety of the North West!

Schedule Professional Servicing

Checking for signs of damage or breakdown is key when it comes to roller shutter maintenance. However, it's not purely enough to do this alone. You should also schedule professional roller shutter servicing with a local and trusted roller shutter company just like our team at UK Doors & Shutters.

We recommend shutter servicing at least 1-2 times per year which includes visual inspections, checking safety devices, inspecting all mechanical parts, and checking all electrics.

Keep The Area Clear

Here's a super simple tip that takes minimal effort; keep the area in close proximity to your shutter clear. As simple as this sounds, this is highly advised to prevent any unnecessary damage or problem occurring. Items placed too close to the shutters can interfere with their operation or cause damage. Therefore, ensure that space around your shutters is free from obstructions.

Why Is Roller Shutter Maintenance Important?

Now you understand the top roller shutter maintenance tips, it also makes sense to understand the importance of taking shutter maintenance seriously. 

So, with no further ado, let's get into some key benefits:

• Enhanced security: Taking roller shutter maintenance seriously and doing all the right things can directly enhance security. This is because well-maintained roller shutters provide  robust protection against intruders.
  
  
• Improved durability: Roller shutters aren't cheap to invest in; in fact they can be fairly costly if you invest in high-quality. Fortunately, routine care extends the lifespan of your shutters, saving you money in the long run.
  
  
• Cost savings: By keeping on top of roller shutter maintenance, you are significantly reducing the possibility of costly repairs being required. Preventative maintenance and servicing reduces the likelihood of expensive repairs.
  
  
• Compliance with regulations: Shutters need to comply with latest regulations and health and safety standards. Regular servicing provided by a local and trusted company ensures your shutters meet all standards.