Made to Measure Farm Building Roller Shutters in Holsworthy
Farm buildings are often in remote locations and so can benefit from effective security. That's why many agricultural buildings have roller shutters installed to them.
Over the last thirty-five years of making and fitting roller shutters we have fitted out many farm buildings and storage buildings. Holsworthy Farm in Devon is no exception.
When asked to install cost-effective roller shutters to multiple openings it was an easy decision to fit our galvanised steel shutters. The shutters we fitted in Holsworthy were manual chain-operated shutters. These shutters are cost effective and perfect for a building with no power.
Farm buildings are typically big and need big doors for animals, materials and machines to move through. At the same time these buildings are often quite remote and don't always have an electrical connection.
A large roller door like those on farm buildings would normally be powered by a strong, industrial-sized motor. But when this is not possible, a chain-hoisted roller shutter is the answer.
Photo Gallery Holsworthy Farm Roller Shutters
Considerations farm-building roller shutters
Farm buildings typically see a lot of traffic going through their doors: machines, trucks, materials, animals, workers, and more. In practise this means roller shutters on agricultural buildings see a lot of use.
Also, with this much activity, it's almost inevitable for something to bump into the roller shutter at some point. So this is why it's important that farm building roller shutters are not only durable and sturdy, but also easy to maintain.
And, like we already mentioned, the openings on farm buildings are typically big. So a roller door for such a structure needs to be large.
For these reasons a heavy-duty, galvanised steel roller shutter is usually the preferred option for a farm building roller shutter.
Advantages of galvanised steel roller shutters
- One of the most economic roller doors
- Galvanised steel offers good weather resistance
- Produced in-house in our own factory, so fast turnaround times
- Manual operation possible with chain-hoist when there is no electricity available
- Electrical operation possible with industrial-rated motor
- Roller curtain made from individual laths that can be replaced one-for-one if necessary
- Easy to use and low-maintenance
- Wicket-door option available to give personnel access without opening the whole shutter
- All our roller doors are made to measure, ensuring a perfect fit
Next to roller shutters, a sectional overhead door can also be an excellent choice for a farm-building. For more information also see our page on industrial roller doors.
Contact us for advice on farm building roller shutters
If you require security roller shutters for a farm building or warehouse, we'd welcome the opportunity to work with you. Call us on 01392 270 218 or email on [email protected] for more information. We're always happy to discuss your project with you and advice you on the best solution for your situation.
HVP carry a wide range of roller shutters, various of which can be suitable for use on farm-buildings. If you already have a good idea of the type of shutter you'd prefer to use, you can also request a fast, no-obligation security shutter quotation.
Photo credits
All photos of roller shutters at Holsworthy Farm © HVP Security Shutters Ltd. Photo of Holsworhty square by Habiloid. Photo of cows in landscape by Jakob Hotton, and aerial photo of Cole's Mill viaduct in Holsworthy by Richard Goulding.