How to open a roller shutter box

Depending on the model of a roller shutter boxThis process can be quite an odyssey, since some models are well sealed, others have a box outside the advantage or, simply, because not everyone is a handyman to be able to open them.

In this post we will talk about how to open a shutter box depending on whether the cover is made of aluminium or PVC, which are usually the most difficult to remove.

Aluminium roller shutter cover

Whether it's to resolve a fault such as replacing a slat or replace the tapeUntil a thorough cleaning is carried out, it is complicated. removing a cover that lacks screws and which is recessed into the window frame.

There are many models of boxesAlthough they all have essentially the same way of opening, it is only necessary to assess how we are going to be able to open it and see how it can be opened. way to dismantle it. The assembly will be the other way round, although as the pieces are so thin, it is possible that it will be difficult for them to fit into the corresponding hole. In this case, it is better to be patient and crafty.

They usually contain a slot in the wall and that there is a tab on the edge of the sheet metal that remains on the wall. And they may even contain a screw to ensure that the piece is secure once it is in place.

To disassemble it, remove the screws (if present) and move it downwards until we can remove it completely. It should be noted that the first time it may be a little difficult as it may take some time. is very tight due to the expansion of the materials.The time it has been in place and whether it has been painted or not. We can use some small bumps in the area or use something like lever to disengage it (be careful not to damage the lacquer of the piece).

When it comes to removing it, take care how each part of the cover fits together so that you don't go crazy when you reassemble it. What's more, it is even possible that the part can be slightly deformed and does not fit into the hole, but with care and patience it is eventually possible.

There are also some aluminium lids that have a black rubber which serves as a restraint and helps to centre the cover in place. It is similar to how you put the glass of an aluminium window. To disassemble this part, in this case, it is necessary to remove the rubber by levering it with a screwdriver (even wet it a little with soap and water to avoid damaging the rubber too much).

The problem here is that when reassemblingThe lid is smaller than the hole. To do this, it is advisable to centre the sheet, hold it in place with wedges (either a piece of wood, clothes pegs or pencils) while the sheet is being put the rubber band back in its proper place. To fix it, use a wooden dowel and a hammer to fit it in place and you will have the lid on correctly.

PVC roller shutter cover

Other types of covers that are difficult to remove in a box are the ones belonging to the PVC shutters.

They do not usually have screws and they fit so tightly that they seem to be impossible to remove, although they are fairly easy to take off.

Almost all models of this type have a tab at the bottom where you press outwards, starting at one corner and pressing until you have the whole side pulled out. It is advisable to start at the bottom and then at the top.

We must also pay attention to how it is positioned in order not to have problems in the assembly, and more so in the part of the rollers that usually move easily and can complicate the work.

These are two types, although there are more. There are also those boxes that are made of plywood or woodThey are easier to remove as they contain screws and simply remove them when necessary and then replace the part with them.

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