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Window Tinting
We often get phone calls asking if we do window tinting. Window tinting is an attractive option because it can filter out up to 99.9% of ultraviolet light even without the use of a shade. This can help reduce fading … Continue reading
Lutron’s Website Facelift
Without a lot of fanfare, Lutron have updated their website with a new look. It looks fantastic and the layout makes it easier to find what you need. At the time of this update, the applet to help you find … Continue reading
BTX Wins WCMA Award for Solar Powered Drapery
BTX Window Automation was selected by the Window Covering Manufacturers Association as recipients of the Best Technical Innovation in Motorization. The product awarded the prestigous prize for their Tumo Eco-Line drapery track, which uses solar power to run a motorized … Continue reading
Green Fabrics
Last week’s Earth Day had many of us thinking of ways we can cut down on our ‘carbon footprint’, or at the very least wasting as little energy as possible. Besides the obvious benefits of shading systems cutting heat out … Continue reading
Hunter Douglas Bows Out of Online Sales
Hunter Douglas, the giant in the world of affordable window treatments has told it’s online retailers to cease internet sales as of all of their products in North America as of June 1st. This is an interesting move, as a … Continue reading
Window Covering Safety
We’re sure everyone who needs to know by now does, but it’s always good to remind ourselves of safety issues. If you need help with a manual shade system with cords you think might be a problem, you can get … Continue reading
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Silent Gliss 2730: Innovative, Silent and Curved
Silent Gliss has released a brand new panel glide system, this time with tracks that can be curved. The system is known as the 2730 Flex and is now available. Straight system Silent Gliss 2700 will be replacing the current … Continue reading
How to Use the Automated Window Coverings of Your Choice in a Home Pre-Wired for Lutron
BTX Sent out a news release today: In today’s economy, we all want a choice. Even more, we DESERVE choice. The days of only three television networks and two car manufacturers are long gone. The same goes for the window … Continue reading
Coming soon from Lutron
Cable guided roller shade Allows roller shades to operate in slightly angled applications and prevents unwanted shade movement in locations with strong airflow. Coming soon! Watch this space for any news.
Can we Motorize your Roman Shades? Definitely!
We’re often asked about the ability to take an existing Roman or Soft-Shade and motorize it using any number of systems. It’s something we specialize in! We can take practically any roman shade and make it into the perfect automated … Continue reading
Total Cost Goes Beyond the Price of System Components
White paper: AC vs. low voltage Sivoia QS This white paper analyzes the total installation cost of line voltage AC and low voltage Sivoia QS shading systems. Various AC and Sivoia QS systems were designed, quoted and compared; yielding hard … Continue reading
CEPro’s 2009 Edition of “The Ultimate Guide to Lighting Control”
CEPro has compiled the Ultimate Guide to Lighting Control, a list of brands on the market and opinions from dealers about why they choose a certain manufacturer. See more at CEPro.com 79ATTNBUQR84
Lutron Blinds and Shades Fashion Event
The Lutron Blinds and Shades Fashion Event celebrated the launch of the light control specialist’s new range of blinds and shades fabric. Held at the Imagination Gallery in London’s West End this past October, the event saw Grand Design’s Kevin … Continue reading
The B9 Motorized Roman Shade from BTX
Roman shades are often very heavy, and the weight of the shades places considerable strain on the pulling mechanism, making manual operation cumbersome, if not impossible. The motorized B9 roman shade system is the preferred choice of designers and window … Continue reading
Lutron’s new RF Tabletop Keypad
Lutron has announced a new seeTouch® tabletop keypad for Sivoia® QS Wireless provides control of up to three groups of shades or draperies. Currently offered in “snow”or “midnight”, the keypad comes in 6 different button configurations and custom engraving is … Continue reading
Lutron QED CCI-8 at a special low price
For a limited time, we’re selling our overstock of Lutron SVQ-CCI-8 contact closure input boards for a low price of only $175. These are new stock, never used. The CCI-8 Contact Closure Input board can be used for dry contact … Continue reading
Control your motorized drapes… with a Wii Remote!
There’s plenty of clever people out there making the most of the technology in their home, and Hasse is no exception! This enterprising Dutchman has managed to get his Nintendo Wii video game controller to control his Goelst drapery track. … Continue reading
Lutron’s AVANT Collection
Previously introduced at CEDIA, Lutron’s CERUS and Kirbé systems are now available to purchase and can be ordered from Advanced Shading, Inc. Lutron is calling this new collection of products “The Avant Collection”, which also includes a new range of … Continue reading
