News Archive
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Window Tinting
Posted on July 12, 2010 | No CommentsWe 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 of valuable furniture in your... -
Lutron’s Website Facelift
Posted on May 18, 2010 | No CommentsWithout 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 a local dealer isn’t working,... -
Hunter Douglas Bows Out of Online Sales
Posted on April 27, 2010 | No CommentsHunter 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 quick google search for window... -
Window Covering Safety
Posted on April 24, 2010 | No CommentsWe’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 your free retro fit kits... -
Visit our YouTube Channel
Posted on April 20, 2010 | No CommentsFor videos of products and projects, see our youtube channel! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post -
Total Cost Goes Beyond the Price of System Components
Posted on December 21, 2009 | No CommentsWhite 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 data that challenges the common... -
CEPro’s 2009 Edition of “The Ultimate Guide to Lighting Control”
Posted on December 8, 2009 | No CommentsCEPro 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 Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share... -
Lutron Blinds and Shades Fashion Event
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsThe 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 McCloud talking about the use... -
Lutron QED CCI-8 at a special low price
Posted on November 23, 2009 | No CommentsFor 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 to a home lighting system... -
Control your motorized drapes… with a Wii Remote!
Posted on November 19, 2009 | No CommentsThere’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. This project is not for... -
Industry recall on exposed cord loops
Posted on September 23, 2009 | No CommentsVoluntary 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 by creating CERUS™, a cordless... -
CEDIA 2009 “Best New Product” Sivoia QS Wireless
Posted on September 23, 2009 | No CommentsSivoia® 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 Award for Sivoia QS Wireless... -
About Advanced Shading
Posted on May 8, 2009 | No CommentsWe 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 about the products we sell...