Advanced Shading, Inc

Can we Motorize your Roman Shades? Definitely!

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:54:16 +0000

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 system for you, whether you prefer a Lutron, Somfy, BTX, Nice, or other motor and interface, we can do it! Reach us on our contact page for assistance on your project.

Assembly of a G-Rail drapery track

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:30:06 +0000

Total Cost Goes Beyond the Price of System Components

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:27:58 +0000

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 data that challenges the common high-cost perception of low voltage systems.

Beyond the potential savings of Sivoia QS, the paper also considers important issues related to shading systems, such as space churn and
lighting control integration.

The full study, P/N 367-1679, is available here.

CEPro’s 2009 Edition of “The Ultimate Guide to Lighting Control”

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:53:18 +0000

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

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Lutron Blinds and Shades Fashion Event

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:41:19 +0000

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 McCloud talking about the use of lighting within architecture, to over 100 guests from within the lighting and architectural industry. He then stayed to talk to guests at the evening drinks reception.

Another highlight of the evening was a unique fashion show displaying the Lutron product range in an entirely new light – clothing. Fashion graduate, Emma Golding, designed six outfits made entirely out of blinds and shades fabric.

source: http://lutron.libsyn.com/

The B9 Motorized Roman Shade from BTX

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:08:48 +0000

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 coverings specialists who require an elegant look combined with comfortable operation.

Not only is this system elegant and flexible, but it is very strong. Depending on requirements, it can be fitted with a motor capable of lifting fabric loads up to 150 lbs. Separate tube sections can be coupled onto a main tube section that carries the motor. This way the system can span as much as 27 ft. of width covered by uninterrupted Roman shade fabric.

BTX offers the B9 operating systems built to size and specification and are mounted onto a wooden base frame for your easy attachment of your fabric of choice. Lift points positioned to specification are easily adjustable to ensure smooth, even lift. BTX offers a wide choice of operating controls such as IR and RF remote controls, timers, sensors and interfaces for seamless integration with most home network controls.

Lutron’s new RF Tabletop Keypad

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:54:31 +0000

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 available. This new tabletop keypad can be used with standard AA batteries or plugged-in with a transformer.

Lutron’s website doesn’t show any information on this new keypad yet, but it will be a welcome addition to the QS family of products, as many prefer the seeTouch style to the currently available “Pico” control modules. If you’d like us to let you know when we get more info or when it’s ready to be ordered, contact us here.

Lutron QED CCI-8 at a special low price

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:59:50 +0000

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 to a home lighting system or other home automation system.

For more info and to buy online, see this link.

Control your motorized drapes… with a Wii Remote!

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:23:13 +0000

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.

This project is not for the faint of heart, so don’t try this at home!

Lutron’s AVANT Collection

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:05:10 +0000

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 fabrics, cornices, and drapery panels. These systems can be controlled with Sivoia QED or Sivoia QS.

Download the Avant Brochure PDF