by Terry Coffey | Nov 22, 2021 | Architecture/Green Building, Did You Know?, Solar Control & Window Shades
Comfortable outdoor spaces are more important than ever. Ove the past couple of years useable outdoor spots have popped up in residential, restaurant, healthcare, educational, and other settings. Outdoor shades enhance these spaces by providing protection from the...
by Terry Coffey | Nov 15, 2021 | Did You Know?
Working with businesses like Draper gives many people a nice feeling. They feel like they are supporting family businesses, promoting U.S. manufacturing, and helping keep working people productive employed in good jobs. But working with Draper gives you more than a...
by Terry Coffey | Nov 8, 2021 | Did You Know?, Pro AV Integration, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Draper@Home window shades are powered by Somfy to elevate the comfort of your smart home. The collection was a big hit when we introduced it at the CEDIA Expo in September, despite the lower show attendance due to COVID-19. If you didn’t make it to Indianapolis,...
by Terry Coffey | Nov 1, 2021 | Did You Know?, Solar Control & Window Shades
Motorization and automation are often seen as optional “extras” in a shading system. While it’s true that the fabric panel does most of the work, it’s also important that the fabric be properly deployed for maximum performance. That’s where the automation comes in. In...
by Terry Coffey | Oct 18, 2021 | Did You Know?
Window shades are great multitaskers. Shades reduce glare and solar heat gain. They stop light pollution and provide privacy. Plus, they look great in the window! But did you know window shades can do even more? In this edition of “Did You Know?” let’s cover...
by Terry Coffey | Oct 11, 2021 | Audiovisual Mounts & Structures, Did You Know?, Screen Technology
Things are always changing in the AV industry. One case in point is video wall display technology. In this “Did You Know?” post, we’ll get into those changes and explore how they have impacted mounting technology. The first video walls in the early 1980s were made...