Roller Shades Design Guide

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Roller shades and Solar Screen Shades are a time-honored treatment with a contemporary look and feel. Their beauty is in their simplicity. Unique mylar and mesh materials filter sunlight. Fashionable vinyls and fabrics provide excellent room darkening control. And all styles increase energy efficiency and protect furnishingsS from harmful rays.

Key Benefits

• Offered in a variety of materials
• Easy to clean and maintain
• Metal roller make shade more durable
• Easy to operate with a single control

Heating, Cooling & Sound Absortion

Winter R-Value: 3.75 - 4.00
(Low-E double pane window has R-Value of 3.23)

Summer U-Value: .25
(Reduces heat by approximately 75% )

Sound Absortion Rating: .10 - .30
(Absorbes approximately 10% - 30% of reflective sound)

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Roller Shades FAQ

What is the best application for roller shades?
Roller shades come in a range of opacities from sheer to blackout, making them ideal for most rooms in your home. These shades are a time-honored treatment with a contemporary look and feel. Their beauty is in their simplicity. Use alone or with complimentary window treatments, Roller shades increase energy efficiency and protect from harmful UV rays.

What is the best way to install roller shades?
Requiring depths as small as ½”, roller shades are easily installed inside the window frame. An outside mount should be used when there isn’t enough depth to mount the blind such as a door or sidelight or to eliminate any light gaps. On an outside mount you will need to take into account fabric deductions taken on the width by the factory. Review product specifications before ordering.

What options are available with roller shades?
Roller shades are made from vinyl, fabric and composite materials in a wide range of colors and options. You may choose continuous cord loop so you can raise and lower your blinds easily. Your shade can also be ordered with a fabric-covered valance to cover the roller and lifting system and you can embellish the blind with decorative hems, tassels and end caps.

Solar screen roller shades offer visibility of the outdoors while protecting valuable furnishings from harmful UV rays indoors. Solar screen shades filter the sun, offering outstanding visibility while blocking up to 97% of the glare and harmful UV rays.

What is the difference between window film and solar screens?
Solar screens offer three times the heat blockage compared to window film. During winter, solar screens insulate windows while film offers no insulation value. Light colored fabrics provide more heat reduction and diffuse interior light. Dark colored fabrics provide more glare reduction and a better view to the outside.

Will solar screens block my view?
Because the strands in the screen are spaced uniformly, your view isn’t distorted. The higher the percentage of openness of the solar shade, the more light the shade lets in and the greater your view. Solar shades are made from a PVC coated solar fabric mesh. You can live and work comfortably by reducing glare and protecting your furnishings without creating a "closed in" feeling. Solar Screen Shades filter the sun, offering outstanding visibility while blocking up to 97% of the glare and harmful UV rays.

Will solar shades lower my air conditioning and heating bills?
You can save as much as 50% on the cooling portion of your electric bill. Solar screens typically pay for themselves in about 2 years. During the winter months, solar screens act as a blanket keeping the cold winter-winds off your glass and maintaining a warmer temperature. The warmer the window glass, the less energy is wasted.

How do I clean roller shades?
Regular dusting and occasional vacuuming will keep your shades looking new. Use a dry feather duster, soft cloth or soft brush on your vacuum cleaner. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Before cleaning your shades, refer to the product specifications provided with the shipped blind for cleaning instructions.

What are the available widths of roller shades?
Roller shades are available in widths from 12 to 127 inches, depending on manufacturer.

How are roller shades installed?
A few simple tools are required to install the brackets. The roller shade then fits into the brackets. Installation guides are included in every order and can be found by clicking the Measure, Design, Install on the drop down menu above.