Signs That Indicate Your Roller Shutters Need Repair
16 July 2019Roller shutters add extra ambiance, fire
protection, privacy and security to homes and buildings. They also are built to
be highly durable for years of wear. With this be said, there are still those
times when repairs are necessary to keep them operating smoothly and
dependably. To help you know when to call the professionals, we share the
following signs that indicate your shutters of a roller design require repair.
Visible Damage to the Roller Shutters
Bent slats or other types of visible damage are obvious signs that you need to
hire professionals to perform repairs to your shutters. Damage can occur from
normal daily wear, mistreatment or intruders trying to force their way into
your property.
Roller Shutters Quit Operating Properly
Whether you have a manual or an electric version of the shutters, your shutters
should work easily and without issue. If they start opening or closing with
difficulty, have them repaired before the problem becomes more severe.
Operating shutters day after day when they are in this condition will lead to
replacement rather than inexpensive repairs.
The Motor Starts Making Strange Noises
With electric roller shutters, the motor should work quietly. When you hear
unusual sounds coming from it, it needs the proper attention and repairs to
return it to its ideal operating condition. Grinding, screeching or clicking
are examples of these unwanted noises.
Frayed or Broken Cords
Manual shutters of the roller design are dependent upon cords to open and
close. When the cords become frayed or damaged in some other fashion, it is a
sign that the shutters require immediate repairs.
Leaks
Another sign that your shutters need repair is water seeping in from outside.
During proper operation, the shutters seal the windows and doors securely
enough to prevent such leaks from occurring. Also, if water can gain access
into your structure so can fire and pests.
Your Roller Shutters Lose Their
Alignment
Misalignment of your shutter slats will cause the roller shutters not to close
completely. This will lead to a lack of privacy, security and all the other
benefits connected with these shutters.
Loose Tracks
The tracks of the roller shutters should always be stable and secure. Signs of
issues in these include shaking during shutter operation and the tracks coming
completely off the wall.
For further details about the signs that indicate your roller shutters require
repair, consult with Rollertec. We supply and install domestic and commercial
roller shutters along with providing ongoing repair and maintenance services
for them. Our experts will guide you in your choice to ensure that you select
the best shutters for your purposes.
