by Terry Coffey | May 18, 2022 | Architecture/Green Building, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Coupled window shades can make motorized operation less expensive and simpler. With a coupled unit, a single motor can drive up to five shade panels. While this is fairly simple on flat facades, coupling shades across angled glazing presents some additional...
by Terry Coffey | May 11, 2022 | Draper At Home, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades
In addition to creating comfortable outdoor spaces, exterior shades like the Draper At Home FlexShade® ZIP can be used as a solar control device over windows. It works much like interior shades but locating it on the outside of the window creates some definite...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 25, 2022 | Architecture/Green Building, Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades
More and more we’re discovering how emotions are affected by our surroundings. Shapes, textures, and especially colors can have an impact. As this ArchDaily article points out, “people have been looking for ways to set up rooms that provide the apotheosis of their...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 18, 2022 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Solar Control & Window Shades
We tend to think more about window shades at times when the need feels most obvious: when the sun is in our eyes, for instance, or when we need to let in a little of the sun’s warmth on a chilly day. But did you know window shades are a solution for all seasons? There...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 11, 2022 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Draper Updates, Outdoor Living, Solar Control & Window Shades
The Draper At Home and Outdoor Living collections have the widest hardware and fabric selections available. Demonstrating that wide selection and industry-leading quality can be a challenge. Did you know Draper® has just made the dealer’s job easier? We’re introducing...
by Terry Coffey | Apr 4, 2022 | Did You Know?, Draper At Home, Draper Updates, Residential Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Natural views are one of the top wish list items for aspiring homeowners. But big windows can also big glare and heat issues. A great benefit of Draper At Home window shades is being able to see through them to the outside while they protect you from glare, UV, and...