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Our custom roller shades with Phifer SheerWeave Sun Control fabrics are the perfect solution for reducing heat, glare and UV rays from the sun. You’ll find extensive information below, but, if you have any questions at all please give us a call. We are the solar shade experts.
Phifer SheerWeave fabric Style 7100 is basically Style 2000 with a laminated backing. So Style 7100 accomplishes two goals. First, it is a sun control fabric that blocks heat and UV rays and secondly, because of the laminated backing, it’s also a blackout fabric. This makes it ideal for rooms that serve as home theaters and media rooms that also have a severe heat issue because of direct sun. The fabric substantially reduces heat and totally blocks UV rays and glare. Blackout and Room Darkening are terms the industry uses for fabrics in which light does not penetrate. Of course, as with all shades and blinds, light can still enter the room from the sides, top and bottom of the shade. This light and glare may be totally undesirable in Home Theaters, Media Rooms and Business Labs. If near total blackout is required, roller shades utilizing Style 7100 fabric can be installed with our Side and Sill System to prevent light from entering from the side and bottom of the shade. A fascia and back plate can be installed to prevent light from entering around the roller at the top of the shade. You can learn more about our Side and Sill System by clicking here *.
LOVOLITE ROLLER SHADE INFORMATION:
This custom roller shade is equipped with the Louvolite roller tube and clutch system. Comprised of high quality components, this operating system is medium duty and is offered as an alternative to our heavy-duty Primo custom roller shade. (For Extra Large windows please see our Primo Rollease Shade). The Louvolite System 40 shade utilizes an aluminum roller tube that is 1 1/2" in diameter. The tube has two splines that run the full length of the tube. The splines add considerable strength to the tube which reduces deflection (sagging). Unlike shades that use glue or tape to attach the fabric to the roller tube, on the Louvolite shade the fabric is inserted into one of the splines creating a very positive, extremely durable attachment.
The Louvolite clutch has a brake which enables the roller shade to hold any desired position precisely and maintain that height with zero slippage. The shade raises and lowers smoothly and easily. No adjustments are ever needed. If a clutch does not have a brake the shade can lower by itself due to its own weight. The clutch system is operated with a #10 plastic bean chain that is actually rated to handle more weight than a steel chain. You have your choice of a black clutch and black chain or a white clutch and white chain. If you do not select a color for the clutch and chain the factory will color coordinate it for you. The controls/clutch can be placed on either side at the time of installation. However, if you order the optional fascia with the shade you must select the side on which you want the controls – right side or left side as pointed out in the options box. If you don’t select the side, the controls will be placed on the right side by the fabricator. As an option, the fascia can be wrapped with the shade’s fabric to provide a beautifully finished look to the shade. To order this option place a check in the appropriate box below. Price varies depending on the width of the shade.
Louvolite shades also have an extruded heavy-weight aluminum hem bar which provides extra stability. The exterior of the hem bar is wrapped with the shades fabric for uniform appearance and the fabric is attached to the hem bar with a wrapped inserted spline system for extra strength. Splined aluminum bars are better than wood because aluminum does not warp.
The width of the shade with the hardware attached to the ends of the roller tube is called the “tip to tip” measurement. Please be aware that the fabric cannot be and will not be as wide as the “tip to tip” measurement. This is true for all roller shades. On all roller shades that utilize the Louvolite clutch the fabric will be approximately 1 ¼” less wide than the “tip to tip” measurement. There will be a ¾" light gap on one side and a ½" light gap on the other side. In addition to “outside mount” and “inside mount” roller shades can be ordered “cloth measurement/outside mount. For more details click here. Should you wish to order Cloth Measurement/Outside Mount please call us at 888-650-6873.
When measuring the windows do not make any deductions – use exact measurements. The factory will make the necessary deductions. (See instructions for measuring windows).
For larger windows please consider the Primo Heavy Duty Roller shade available only from hotBlinds.com. Should you have extremely large windows please call for more details. Our experts will figure out what kind of hardware is required.
Frequently, roller shades are used in conjunction with draperies and other window fashions; therefore, fascia panels are typically not included. However, facial panels can be ordered as an option. They are constructed of L shaped aluminum and available in white or bronze. The fascia panel conceals the front and bottom of the roller tube and mounting hardware and provides a very custom and clean finished look. The fascia system is designed for fast, easy and secure installation. They are constructed of L shaped aluminum and available in white, aluminum or bronze. The fascia panel conceals the front and bottom of the roller tube and mounting hardware and provides a very custom and clean finished look. The fascia system is designed for fast, easy and secure installation. As an option the fascia can be wrapped with the shades fabric - see options box below.
Current production time for this product is 10 to 12 business days. Please allow 2 to 5 business days for shipping. |
