Roller blinds began to be used to protect windows quite recently; earlier, grilles were installed for this, which did not have an attractive appearance. Modern shutters are beauty, aesthetics, reliability and safety. Consider the design features, types, manufacturing materials and how to care for them.
Functions Rollet
Modern rolling systems are installed to solve various problems. First of all, shutters are the protection of the room.
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- protection of the room from prying eyes and a decorative element of the facade - this is especially true for residents of lower floors (since there are a lot of varieties, you can additionally decorate the facade of the house, making it exclusive);
- noise isolation - aluminum street shutters with foam filling have good noise absorption, so no sounds from the street will be heard in the room;
- protection from the weather and the sun - roller blind systems have the function of protecting the room and windows from the effects of weather conditions (rain, rain, hail), and also help to keep cool in hot weather;
- burglary protection - aluminum structures through the use of durable components will reliably protect the property in the absence of the owners of the house, since they are comparable in nature to steel grates, through which it is almost impossible to get into the room;
- maintaining the optimum room temperature - roller shutter systems help save energy (they keep cool in hot weather and accumulate heat in the cold season).
Design Features Rollet
The rolling system consists of several components, the choice of which depends on the purpose of the product, as well as its functionality.
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1. Rolling sheet.
Consists of profiles. They, in turn, can be filled with foam or be of increased rigidity, which protects the room from breaking. High wear resistance is characterized by profiles made of aluminum tape, covered with two layers of varnish. They retain heat and prevent the ingress of noise from the outside. Can be with or without perforation.
2. Extruded guide rails.
The movement of the rolling system when winding into a box depends on them. They can be standard, reinforced and specialized. Special tires are used to combine two or more systems or to divide a wide opening. They can be remote or angular.
3. Side covers and protective boxes.
Selected depending on the design and preferences of the owner of the premises. They can be semicircular, round and 45- or 20-degree, in terms of stiffness they are distinguished - roll-molding and extruded.
4. Controls.
They are selected depending on the weight and size of the rolling system, as well as ease of use. Management can be manual or by electric drive. There are also intelligent systems in which a timer, light and heat sensors, weather sensors are built in to ensure an optimal microclimate in the room.
Window blinds
Rolling systems can be installed not only on windows in residential buildings. They are popular with owners of shopping pavilions and various stores. They are made of environmentally friendly, durable and rust-free material - aluminum. It is not subject to temperature differences, precipitation, as well as ultraviolet. In addition, you can maintain a beautiful appearance by simply washing the roller shutter with a rag and water.
Owners of small rooms on the windows choose manual shutters. Those who place a rolling system on a building with large or large windows prefer an electric drive to close the system. It is convenient and fast.
There are the following types of window shutters:
- built-in or internal - blinds that are installed on top of a window opening in a wall opening;
- consignment notes - rolling system over the opening;
- combined - guides are in the wall, in the box - on top.
Garage Rolleta
Recently at the peak of popularity are garage shutters, which have many advantages. They significantly save space, which makes the garage room more compact.
The garage view of the roller shutter consists of a box, a rolled web and guide profiles. Most often made of aluminum and steel, polyurethane fills the void in the panels as an additional reinforcing substance. The aluminum roller shutter system is more pliable, lightweight and easy to use, while the steel roller shutters are the most resistant to breaking.
Protective shutters (shutters)
Shutters for protection, that is, roller shutters, are installed in institutions, offices and private houses on windows and doorways. Their main task is additional protection of the premises from hacking. The style is selected depending on the external interior. Rolling systems can have various thicknesses (from 40 mm to 77 mm) and are made of steel and aluminum.
There are rolling shutters for furniture, which prevent the products from burning out in the sun, plumbing systems for the bathtub and toilet, as well as fire shutters, which minimize the risk of a fire in the room. Custom-made industrial protective curtains of large sizes can be made.
Varieties of protective roller shutters according to the control method:
- mechanical shutters - the most budgetary option, which is installed on a system weighing no more than 30 kg (heavier shutters are simply impossible to lift manually);
- electric type roller shutters - operate by means of an electric cable that is installed inside the box to save space (can be activated by pressing a button or using a remote control that works at a distance).
Protective shutters can be mounted on or in a window / doorway. This choice depends on the personal preferences of the owner of the premises. But the installation of the system in the internal facade is considered more reliable. The “hidden installation” looks more efficient, but it is possible only at the construction stage or when parsing the window box.
Roller shutter controls
The drive for roller shutters can be manual or automatic. The latter option is used for heavy and overall structures (up to 200 kg).
Varieties of manual control of shutters:
- tape - the movement of the rolling system is carried out using tapes (used for roller shutters no more than 15 kg);
- cord - a strong cord is used (the mass of the shutters should be no more than 20 kg);
- hinged - system, weighing up to 35 kg, is driven by a special cardan;
- using a spring-inertial mechanism - a torsion spring is used, located inside the protective roller shutter shaft (system weight not more than 60 kg);
- cordova - the method is similar to cord control, but a steel cable is used here (the weight of the shutter should not exceed 80 kg).
An important issue is also the method of installation in the window opening. The vertical type is most often used, that is, shutters rise up. This view can be built-in (excellent protection against hacking), on the outside of the window opening (the simplest and most inexpensive installation option), as well as combined (installation in the opening itself). The latter type of installation is used less often, since it reduces the space of a window or doorway.
What materials are roller shutters made of?
Roller blinds are a type of blinds that can be made of different materials depending on their functions. For protective roller shutters on windows , steel or aluminum is most often used.
Aluminum shutters have the strength, wear resistance, strength and durability. The material is not subject to external influences, but it does not absorb noise well. The advantages of the material include: compactness, support for optimal room temperature, ease of installation and a large selection of colors. In addition, the cost of this option is lower compared to steel counterparts.
Steel roller shutters are more durable and overall, therefore, they perfectly protect the room from breaking. But the minus of steel is that moisture is badly affected by the material, therefore, they are additionally coated with a zinc coating. If you choose shutters for windows purely for aesthetic reasons, then steel (overall and heavy) structures should not be chosen.
Indoors, shutters can be made of the following materials:
- fabric - a variety of colors, but are not installed in the kitchen, since they are fire hazardous and difficult to care for;
- wood - a practical option, long service life and unpretentiousness in care;
- plastic - an alternative to wood, a large selection of colors, ease of care.
How to choose shutters depending on their functions
Roller shutters are selected depending on their purpose, that is, what function they will perform. This applies primarily to the material of manufacture.
To protect the glass from stones, hail or other weather conditions, you can choose a conventional aluminum profile, which is filled with hard or soft polyurethane. Under the influence of impact, they can be deformed, but this will not affect the protective functions during operation.
From breaking and for the maximum protection of the room steel shutters are installed. They are more overall, but they cope well with their main task.
Also, the material for the manufacture of shutters should be taken into account during installation, which can be built-in and laid on. The first option directly into the aperture, although it is considered the most durable, but slightly reduces the space. The invoice option does not reduce space, but has a lower level of security.
Conclusion
Rolleta is convenience, safety and practicality. After mounting or installing the system, it is important to verify its functionality. Roller shutters should not creak or make other sounds during operation. In order to choose a roller shutter system, it is worth identifying the functions that roller shutters should perform. Aluminum shutters are a budget option, steel models minimize the risk of hacking.