Taking roller shutter curtain measurements ?

Do you have damaged slats on your Roller Shutter? Do you need to change your slat curtain? No problem, below we show you the process with simple steps!

Good to know:
AvosDim supply two types of slats in white PVC or aluminium available in a variety of colours, with perforated or non-perforated joins.
– 2 versions: perforated / non-perforated joins
– Made to measure in our workshop
– Test the colour at home! Order your free slat samples.

perforated slats alu
non perforated slats

Our demonstration is using a Renovation 'build on' type Roller Shutter, however it applies to any other type.

Necessary tools:

  • 1 Tape measure
  • 1 Electric drill
  • 1 Phillips screwdriver

Option 1 — The slats to change are still in place

Step 1 : Remove the Roller Shutter box
Unscrew the two screws of the box using a Phillips screwdriver. You can now access inside your Renovation (build on) Roller Shutter. We recommend that you hold the box securely to prevent it from falling and getting damaged.

screw roller box

Step 2: Take the width dimension of the slats
While your roller box is open, you can measure the width of your slats from one side to the other, including the slat end alignment inserts if you have them.

taking slat width dimensions
taking visible width measurement

Step 3: Take the height dimension of the current slats
Lower your Roller Shutter completely, ensuring the slats are locked tight together.

zoom non perforated slats ok
zoom slats ok

Measure from the bottom to the top of your visible slat curtain, excluding the bottom slat - add 200mm to take account of the slats still rolled in the box. Any excess slats can be easily removed if necessary.

slat height 3

Option 2 — The damaged slats have already been removed

Step 1: Take the width of the current slats
Place your damaged slat curtain on a table. Measure the width of your damaged slats from one side to the other, including the slat end inserts if they are present.

width unrolled slats

Step 2: Take the height dimension of the slats
Your Roller Shutter curtain slats should be locked tight together with no gaps. Measure from the bottom to the top of your damaged slat curtain excluding the bottom slat and adding 200mm to account for what remains rolled up in the box. Any excess slats can be easily removed if necessary.

aluminium perforated slats height

Configure your slat curtain

Voilà, you have your dimensions in your pocket.
Now you can report your dimensions on our online configurator and order in minutes. As simple as that!

You can then follow our « Replacing slats on a domestic roller shutter » guide to complete the process.

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