by Terry Coffey | Jun 21, 2023 | Draper At Home, Home Theatre, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Often in the Custom Install (CI) industry we make assumptions based on how things usually work, or how we think something makes sense. And nearly as often we find those assumptions are not correct, and the truth doesn’t seem to make much sense. A case in point:...
by Terry Coffey | May 24, 2023 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
As you begin the process of choosing window shades for your home, there are several choices you will be making. The most obvious, of course, are fabric style and color and how the shades will operate. One important choice you may not have considered is how to...
by Terry Coffey | May 10, 2023 | Draper At Home, Outdoor Living
Outdoor shades should be as resistant as possible to wind and weather. But while shades should never be deployed during damaging winds, the question remains: How wind resistant are they? And how do you prove it? Draper took several FlexShade ZIP units to a well-known...
by Terry Coffey | May 3, 2023 | Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades
Outdoor “zipper” shades are perfectly suited to creating outdoor living spaces that retain an indoor level of comfort. Mesh shades provide protection from insects and the elements while maintaining the natural views that make outdoor dining so appealing. And the...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 5, 2023 | Draper At Home, Residential Technology, Smart Home, Solar Control & Window Shades
The term “smart home” has become nearly ubiquitous over the past few years. The ability to control home technology via smart phone apps, scheduled scenes, and even voice commands replaced the “old days” of wall switches and remote controls. But what’s the next step?...
by Terry Coffey | Mar 22, 2023 | Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
The new owners of a new home being built in Austin, Texas, made one very special request from the builders: create an enclosed patio effect without losing the outdoor connection to beautiful views and sounds of nature. “They wanted to be able to use this outdoor space...