Bar Roller Shutters at Hatherleigh Cricket Club near Okehampton

Hatherleigh is a rural little town in Devon, just north of Okehampton. We installed roller shutters to the bar at Hatherleigh's cricket club.

Hatherleigh is located in a beautiful part of Devon, just north of Okehampton. And what better than on a lazy summer’s afternoon watching cricket at the Hatherleigh Cricket Club (HCC). And of course watching cricket is even better with some refreshments. That's why HCC's bar is always popular in the summertime. But when it's not in use the club wanted to be able to close it off, and that's why they commisioned us to install a pair of security shutters to the bar.

Viewguard roller shutters for the bar

HVP manufactured and installed a pair of Viewguard micro-perforated security shutters for the bar. And because the shutters were being fitted to an ornate stone, they were powder-coated in a light grey to highlight the stone on the bar.

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Pros of this type of roller shutter

• Very secure; the Viewguard curtain's performations are 6mm round so it's impossible to take anything through the shutter
• The perforations allow air to flow through the shutters, so the bar area can be ventilated while the shutter is closed
• Atrractive design when lit from behind

Practicalities of bar roller shutters

Compared to windows and doors, bars have a relatively low opening. Because security shutters often roll up vertically, the roller mechanism can take up valuable headspace, especially at an existing bar. If there is enough space in the bar's bulkhead, we can often fit the roller mechaniscms in there. Another option is to put the rollers above the ceiling.

Angles to work with

Bars also are often angled, with one side of the bar at right angles with the other. This creates useful extra seving area, but means we have to come up with a solution to install the shutters next to each other at an angle. Here in Hatherleigh there was already a cornerpost in place, so we could fit our shutter's guiderails onto that. In situations where there is no corner-post we can manufacture a removable corner post that can be put into place when the bar closes and removed when it's open.

Roller mechanisms should not clash

The roller mechanisms at the top also shouldn't be in each other's way. At HCC we achieved this by pointing them outwards from the bar. Sometimes this is not possible and when the rollers are on the inside of the bar one has to sit above the other.

An alternative to bar roller shutters

So there are various practical and technical considerations to make before installing a set of bar roller shutters. If traditional roller shutters don't work for some reason or are not desired, then a horizontally sliding security shutter is often an excellent solution. That's why we often install one of our FlexiGlide shutters to bar areas.

All these considerations also hold for reception areas, so bar and reception shutters are very similar in that sense.

Contact us for advice on bar and reception security roller shutters

HVP Security shutters have over 30 years of experience manufacturing, suppyling and installing roller shutters, including bar shutters. We have practical knowledge of most situations with bars and can advise you on the best solution in your scenario.

If you require security roller shutters for a bar or reception area, 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 in bars or on reception desks. 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.

Hatherleigh countryside and cricket

The countryside around Hatherleigh is very attractive, so if you're in the area we recommend going for a walk and maybe even catching a cricket match.

Photo credits

All photos of bar roller shutters at Hatherleigh Cricket Club and Viewguard shutter © HVP Security Shutters Ltd. Hatherleigh Cricket Club photo and River Lew by Derek Harper. Photo of cricket players by Diana Parkhouse.