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 12, 2019 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Not everyone likes one of the most prominent features of a fixed frame projection screen: the black borders. The size of these borders can vary from 2”-6”, depending on the size and model of screen. But a growing number of customers are looking for solutions without...
by Terry Coffey | Feb 8, 2019 | Draper Updates
On January 11, Calvin Parham was running a little behind schedule. The long-time Draper employee was destined to be even later than he had imagined. On the way out of his Ogden, Indiana, home, Calvin smelled smoke coming from the direction of his elderly neighbor’s...
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 29, 2019 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
Whether you’re installing a home theater system or AV in a corporate or commercial environment, the proper setup for the sound system ensures the highest quality results. The ideal position for the main speaker is behind the screen on the same level as the right and...