Choosing the most effective roller shutter doors solution for your retail unit is the fun part when getting your enterprise off the ground. Your storefront, whether in a mall, office park, or high street corner, is the first thing that welcomes your patrons to your esteemed establishment. And as the saying goes – it’s the first impression that counts!

But aesthetics is not the only element that is important here. Your premises need to be secured and safe too. Yes, the business might feel like your entire life, but it will still spend approx. 12 hours per day under lock and key outside of operating times.   

So which roller shutter doors retail solution should you choose? Solid, Fenestra, Perforated, Sectional or Aluminium – each has perks depending on which application you need them for. Some require a flow of fresh air, others are good for display for bypassers at night, and the rest plainly need to lock up tight and stay shut until the next day’s trading hours.

As a follow up to our recent article on matchmaking industrial doors to your specific business needs, let’s take a closer look …

Solid Roller Shutter Doors for Retail

Fully-customizable – solid roller shutter doors are made up of solid shutters that are formed from steel slats. A solid door offers high security which is appealing to factories, shopfronts, warehousing, and commercial properties. It requires minimal maintenance and is finished with either hot-dip galvanization or a layer of powder coating.

Fenestra Doors for Retail

Creating a see-through effect and providing excellent ventilation – the Fenestra Door is formed from galvanised steel slats with rectangular punched vents. It offers a high level of security and an attractive appeal to showrooms, shop fronts and cinemas. 

Perforated Doors – See through to endless Possibilities 

A reliable and strong option that is bolstered by strong ventilation, perforated doors are an aesthetically pleasing roller doors option that dominates shopping mall stores around the country.  By giving your shopfront the punched-hole look, it offers 24-hour visibility of your retail space to passers-by, while still maintaining a strong level of security and tamper resistance outside of operating hours.

Sectional Doors for Retail

Ultra bespoke – sectional doors aid in logistical needs by being completely adjustable according to the dimensions of the building. Showrooms and display rooms for cars come to mind as examples of where the conventional sizings of everyday roller shutter doors do not apply. Here, extruded aluminium sections are constructed to manufacture the door uniquely required by the customer.    

Aluminium Roller Shutter Doors for Retail and Commercial Settings.

In a retail setting, an aluminium curtain is aesthetically very pleasing and provides a strong and secure solution to prevent burglary and vandalism. An aluminium door should never rust and is highly weather-resistant. It can also be electrically operated through a range of access controls and boasts a flush powder-coated finish.

MRD – Rolling Retail

At Millenium Roller Doors, we recognise that choosing the appropriate roller shutter doors for retail is a necessity. Regretfully, the rest of the world is not a Mediterranean island where shopowners can literally go home with their stock still on display in the street at night.

Any piece of property is a target nowadays, with the risk of crime, looting, and ransacking an unfortunate reality for everyone. We have to stay guarded (and presentable) at all times.  At MRD, we’ve got your back – our team can custom design and install a roller doors application that matches all your risk and functional requirements.   

Find the perfect fit and fortification for the store and storeroom by dialling 011 472 0373 or by visiting our website today.