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Which is Better - A Steel or Aluminium Security Shutter?
The answer depends on the application generally, but steel is only common in the UK because aluminium is not offered as much by traditional manufacturers of security shutters.
Steel security shutters are the most commonly used in the UK on commercial applications, such as shops and offices, but this is really only because of the lack of knowledge of aluminium shutters, which are far more attractive in their profiles and finishes and also can be more secure when specified correctly.
Aluminium security shutters came to the UK from the continent some 30 years ago and are most popular in places like Holland, Belgium, Germany and some other European countries where quite often they are used instead of curtains and other forms of blinds to control light, heat and security inside your home. There are a wide variety of slat profiles with aluminium but in steel there rands to nay be the one type, a single skin curved profile section of about 77mm deep and available in various steel gauges from 22 gauge to a much thicker 16 gauge, which if course is then heavier.
Steel security shutters tend to be specified and used when the price is important and visual appearance is not. Aluminium shutters can be as competitive depending on the sizes, colour and operation methods.
Call us for information and pricing on any steel and aluminium shutters. (01933) 448850
