In more modern times, crime has become an unfortunate constant in our lives. Around the world new security orientated products and services are being developed constantly. The security industry is one of the most lucrative around, generating millions of rands per year. While crime seems to be on the rise in most countries, here in South Africa it has been a formidable problem for some time now. South Africans are well accustomed to using security features wherever possible to protect their loved ones and possessions.
Besides the more obvious use of fitting alarm systems, electric fencing and burglar bars, roller shutter doors are a great way to lock out any would be intruder. While roller shutter doors aren’t new to the world of security measures, they are now becoming more compact and customized, featuring on homes as well as business premises. For many years, roller doors that resembled chromadek garage doors were fitted to shop fronts to provide added security overnight. This trend was particularly popular in Europe and the United States where more commercial properties were located as fronts onto streets. In South Africa we typically only find this in very urban or industrial settings.
Today however, the roller shutter door is a more compact and hardy version that doesn’t have to be huge. Companies are able to install roller shutter doors to the outside of windows and door areas no matter what the size. The shutter door is made from high strength galvanized steel and aluminum. This makes it extremely hardy against the natural elements and attacks. The roller shutter door is also considerably more attractive than the older chromadek equivalent and during the day rolls up under a compact header. So South Africans can have the benefit of enhanced security without losing the aesthetic values of their property. For anyone looking to install roller shutter doors there are a number of companies that provide installation and repairs. These include Secudoor, Auto-Roller, Serranda, Xpanda and Diamond Doors.
