Measuring up for a New Roller Shutter Door?

Roller shutter doors are an essential component of many businesses, providing a secure and efficient way to manage access to your premises. When it comes to measuring for a new roller shutter door, our technical surveyors have the experience to ensure you get the right size roller shutter door for your business.

Step 1: Measure the opening width

The first step is to measure the width of the opening where you intend to install the roller shutter door. 

This measurement should be taken from the inside face of the opening on both sides. It is essential to measure the width in several places as there may be some variation due to uneven floors, walls, or lintels.

Step 2: Measure the opening height

Next, you need to measure the height of the opening where you intend to install the roller shutter door. 

This measurement should be taken from the bottom of the opening to the lintel or the underside of the ceiling. Again, it is important to measure the height in several places to ensure accuracy.

Step 3: Measure the headroom

The headroom is the space available above the opening where the roller shutter door will be installed. This measurement is essential to ensure that the roller shutter door can be installed without obstruction. 

The headroom should be measured from the underside of the lintel or ceiling to the highest point of any obstruction, such as pipes or ducts.

Step 4: Measure the side room

The side room is the space available on either side of the opening where the roller shutter door will be installed. 

This measurement is essential to ensure that the roller shutter door can be installed without obstruction. The side room should be measured from the inside face of the opening to the nearest obstruction, such as a wall or column.

Step 5: Determine the mounting type

The mounting type refers to how the roller shutter door will be installed. There are two types of mounting: face-fixed and reveal-fixed. Face-fixed mounting involves fixing the roller shutter door to the outside face of the opening. 

Reveal-fixed mounting involves fixing the roller shutter door to the inside face of the opening. The mounting type will depend on the construction of the opening and the available space.

Step 6: Determine the operation type

The operation type refers to how the roller shutter door will be operated. There are two types of operation: manual and electric. Manual operation involves using a hand-operated chain or crank to raise and lower the roller shutter door. Electric operation involves using a motor to raise and lower the roller shutter door. The operation type will depend on the frequency of use and the available power supply.

BID Group Roller Shutter Door Services

Here at BID Group LTD, we’re experts in roller shutter door measurements and installations with over 30 years of experience.

BID Group LTD offers a range of roller shutter doors, including electrical and mechanical options as well as different types of mounting such as face fixed and reveal fixed.

The purpose of our industrial doors, are to allow maximum access whilst providing maximum security.

BID Group LTD roller Shutter Doors are available in all sizes with manual or electric operation. 

Electric operated roller shutter doors can be fitted with any one or a combination of actuation or safety devices to suit the environment that they are operating in. 

A range of optional extras available includes seals, wicket doors, hoods, fascias, soffit panels, locking devices, powder coat or plastisol finish.

BID Group LTD roller shutter doors are purpose made for industrial and commercial usage, suitable for a whole host of applications ranging from warehouse or factories to commercial shop frontage, arenas and car parks. 

Contact BID Group LTD Today

Whether it be insulated doors, fire doors, or even an industrial internal door you are looking to have installed at your premises, BID Group can help. 

Give us a call today and we can help provide a bespoke quote for you, ensuring we have taken all aspects of the job into account, including installation position.