• Aluminium - available in a wide range of finishes the interlocking components are supported by horizontal steel rods, usually brick bond tube and link.
• Plastic - an attractive range of designs that can match a wide range of internal finishes.  The interlocking plastic components are supported by horizontal steel or aluminium rods.
• Manual - self coil with the assistance of a counterbalancing spring.

Components

• Roller - aluminium or steel tube supported at either end by end cheeks.
• Shutter box - in roll formed aluminium, steel or timber to enclose the roller assembly.
• Guide rail – extruded aluminium centre and corner posts can be made removable when the shutter is raised.
• Bottom lath – aluminium, finished to match the grille curtain, usually incorporating a bottom rail lock.

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