by Terry Coffey | Feb 26, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
Window shade automation should be elegant, simple, and scalable. IntelliFlex I/O is a new complete control solution for motorized shades that is flexible and expandable to the size and complexity of a project. Intelligent motors are connected to wall switches and...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 22, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Balancing the need for privacy with the positives of natural light doesn’t have to mean choosing one or the other. Here are four ways you can have privacy and enjoy the benefits of daylighting in the same window opening. Dual Roller FlexShade®Dual roller shades...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 15, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Privacy, room darkening, and blackout are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably when talking about window shades. But these terms mean different things and knowing those differences can save you from disappointment once the shades are installed. Privacy/Room...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 5, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
You can get a first look at new products, and keep up-to-date so your customers have the most current product information, with the 2019 FlexShade price list. The new price list will take effect February 18 and is now available for download. Here are some of the...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 1, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
Interior and exterior shading systems both have roles to play in handling glare and solar heat gain issues. While interior solutions, such as roller shades, are best known in North America, often an exterior solution is a better option. So how do you know when to use...
by Terry Coffey | Jan 25, 2019 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
While a window with a trapezoidal or other custom shape can be a stunning addition to a building’s aesthetic, it can also create problems for solar control. Standard rectangular shades and blinds aren’t designed for this need. But we have a few solutions. Here are...