General Fire Shutters help many London businesses to ensure that they protect their goods, buildings and employees from the threat of fire by offering potentially significant delays to the spread of fire. If you are a London business owner and take the safety of your business, premises and staff seriously, you may be surprised to know that every year many businesses are forced to close as insurance companies often refuse to meet claims because building regulations and Loss Prevention Council requirements have not been met in relation to fire spread. A Fire shutter is the best way to ensure that this never happens to you.

Operation There are three main methods of automatic operation of Fire Shutters. A fusible link involves the use of solder as a connection which functions when heat radiated from a nearby fire causes the solder to melt and thus activate the door. Fire Relays mean that the fire shutter is connected to the fire alarm system. When the alarm sounds, the shutter or door activates. Finally, a delayed Audio/Visual Warning used in connection with the Shutter is connected to the alarm system, and operates usually with a time delay very similarly to a fire relay. During this delay an additional alarm is sounded, warning those in close proximity to the Fire Shutter door that is about to close, thus allowing them to exit the affected area.

Insulation We believe that thermal insulation, which will help to reduce your heating bills, is a key factor when considering insulated roller shutters. The lower the figure of the U-value of the equipment, the more effective the insulation. Westwood twin skin insulated roller shutters have a U-value of just 1.4 w/m2. Please feel welcome to contact us over any matter that may occur to you.

Finish All fire shutters come powder coated in the colour of your choice.