Roller shutter box

Roller shutter boxes contain the shutter curtain. The curtain descends from the box and is stored there once raised. The box therefore plays an important role in terms of protecting the curtain – without it the shutter system could not function properly.

Running from the roller shutter box along both sides of the window or patio door frame are then guide rails which ensure smooth opening and closure of the shutter curtain into and out of the box.

As well as being an essential part of a shutter’s ability to operate, shutter boxes also play a significant role in terms of insulation. Boxes, such as those sold at windows24.com, are made from quality modern materials like aluminium or uPVC, and commonly feature NEOPOR® foam.

These features have the box greatly prevent the negative effects of thermal bridges and conduction.

Depending on the temperature difference between building interiors and external conditions, the amount of undesirable incoming or escaping heat can be much reduced, for example.

Along with modern, high-quality windows, this can help to maintain a comfortable interior temperature year-round, which in turn leads to savings on energy bills as the reliance on regular air conditioning or heating systems is lessened.

Front-mounted roller shutters are suitable for new-builds, window replacements, and retrofitting. They feature a separate, self-contained box which is most often mounted on the masonry above the window but can also be installed on the frame in the window reveal.

Top-mounted roller shutters, on the other hand, are suitable for new-builds and window replacements. The box must be mounted on the window and installed together with it. This has the box sit inside the building façade.

Due to this demand and to aid plastering, our top-mounted roller shutter boxes can therefore come with an insulating plaster base plate and angle on both the interior and exterior.

It is also possible, however, for the roller shutter box surface to remain visible. For basic top-mounted roller shutters, just select the option in our configurator, choose whether you wish this outer surface panel to be made from uPVC or aluminium, and then browse through our different colour or wood-replica decor finishes.

With a wide range of options, the top-mounted shutter box surface can then bring an interesting contrast to, or blend in with, the building façade.

Whether plastered over or not, the top-mounted roller shutter box is available with two different box types – basic and premium.

Both compatible with plaster, brickwork and ETIC building exteriors, the main difference between the box types comes down to insulation and price.

The premium model is more expensive, for example, but features a larger quantity of innovative NEOPOR® foam, which improves its thermal performance, energy-efficiency, and soundproofing qualities.