by Jeff Miller | Jun 30, 2014 | Solar Control & Window Shades
Next in our series of new product posts is the FlexShade ZIP. The FlexShade ZIP is ideally suited for a number of exterior and interior window shade applications. It is similar to a standard motorized roller shade but incorporates a “zipper” profile that...
by Chris Broome | Jun 23, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, From the Field, Solar Control & Window Shades
Draper supplied some interesting shades for Wells Hall at Michigan State University. The job is doubly interesting because it shows how window shades combine aesthetics and sustainability to contribute to green building design. The picture at right is from the back...
by Jeff Miller | Jun 13, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
Next in our series of new product posts is the FlexWave Light Shelf. As with the Bottom-Up FlexShade, the FlexWave helps maximize daylighting by reflecting light deep into the room. By increasing the penetration of natural daylight, the need for artificial light is...
by Jeff Miller | Jun 5, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Draper Updates, Solar Control & Window Shades
Earlier this year, Draper introduced several new solar control products with our 2014 FlexShade Price List. This is the first in a series of posts introducing these new products to you. Draper’s new Bottom-Up Flexshade is the perfect solution for maximizing...
by Jeff Miller | Apr 14, 2014 | Architecture/Green Building, Solar Control & Window Shades
Here’s a great story from Teri Boxell. Teri is an inside salesperson here who focuses on serving our Budget Blinds accounts. Jeff Anderson and Jimmy Corkern from Budget Blinds of New Orleans approached Draper with a solar control question. Their client, a...
by Draper, Inc. | Dec 19, 2013 | From the President's Desk, Screen Technology, Solar Control & Window Shades
Terry Coffey writes our technical documents, press releases, a personal blog, and even has a book on Amazon. But we didn’t know he recently got a peek inside Santa’s workshop! Here’s what he learned: Nova Sugarplum was an elf with a problem. January...