Category Archives: News
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
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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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 Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via … Continue reading
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
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
Industry recall on exposed cord loops
Voluntary Shade Recall Lutron is participating in a voluntary industry recall. Many shade styles have been affected because of exposed cords or loops that could cause entanglement. Click here to view an article from the TODAY Show. Lutron has responded … Continue reading
CEDIA 2009 “Best New Product” Sivoia QS Wireless
Sivoia® QS Wireless has been recognized by CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) as one of the best new products in the residential electronic systems industry. Click here to view the award winners – Lutron received a Manufacturer’s Excellence … Continue reading
About Advanced Shading
We are specialists in motorized and manual shading systems, providing engineered custom installations in the the Northern California Bay Area. The goal of this site is to provide our customers and partners with all the information you could possibly need … Continue reading
