Electric shutters for homes and businesses in the Dominican Republic

#European electric shutters for homes and businesses

European shutters are made of aluminum slats with a smooth, modern finish: white is the most popular because it suits almost any facade, and they also come in black and brown. They run down side tracks and fully close the carport, storefront, door or window, then roll into a box above the opening. We install them motorized, to open with a remote, a switch or your phone, with professional installation and a 5-year warranty. For businesses they look great on storefronts, offices, clinics and plaza shops; for corner stores, workshops and warehouses with large openings we also install motorized metal roller doors.

#Roller shutter or sectional door

The metal roller shutter, which rolls up onto an axle above the opening (locally often called a santamaría), is the most common choice for corner stores (colmados), shops, workshops and warehouses, and for many carports (marquesinas) too. It's tough and takes up little space. A sectional garage door, made of panels that rise along tracks and tuck under the ceiling, is used mainly in enclosed garages at homes and villas, and gives a more residential look. Each one uses a different type of motor.

#Motorizing the shutter you already have

If your shutter is in good condition, you don't need to replace it to add a motor. A central motor mounts on the axle, between the springs; a side motor sits at one end and suits large shutters or those with little room in the middle. Before installing, we check the slats, the guides and the axle, because a bent shutter or one with dented guides strains the motor. If the shutter is badly rusted or the opening is new, we build a complete custom roll-up door, with solid or perforated slats and the motor included.

In garages with a sectional door, a ceiling-mounted opener moves the door with a chain or belt rail. The key is that the door is properly balanced by its springs: the opener only guides it. The springs are under a lot of tension and should be adjusted by a technician.

#Button stations, remotes and power outages

A motorized shutter is operated with an up-stop-down button station, an outdoor key switch or a remote. Every motor has a way to open by hand when the power goes out, with a chain or a crank. If your business needs motorized opening and closing during outages, you can add backup power or connect the shutter to the business's inverter, as long as it can handle the motor's startup.

#Care and cost

Near the ocean, salt air affects the slats, guides and springs, so the right paint and regular maintenance with cleaning and lubrication are worthwhile. The cost depends on the width and height of the opening, the weight of the shutter or door, the type of motor and the accessories. Send us the measurements and photos on WhatsApp for a quote.