Motorized-Blinds

Motorized Blinds Sales Continue to Rise

2010-02-25T10:02:00.001-08:00

According to some of the statistics I've read the areas that are growing the most seem to be in automated window products, interior and exterior shutters and shades. (pleated, cellular, roller, solar, and roman)
Studies show the housing market is not expected to recover until sometime in 2010 and the economy is not far behind expecting to start stabilizing sometime around then also.
Studies also show there are 50% more millionaires in the U.S. than just five years ago, so targeting homes in the $500,000.00 plus range could prove quite profitable for someone selling window treatments today. This market group is not your typical do all of the work yourself type group, they generally want a professional to come out determine their needs and order it all for them. (do you hear a cha-ching? I do.) Also home automation combined with audio visual integration will be of particular interest to this market segment.
As of right now, around 5% of all movable window treatments are motorized or automated, this is expected to increase measurably over the next few years, particularly between 2010 and 2013. The product groups most effected will include drapes, blinds, shades, and interior and exterior shutters. Technology has accelerated the demand for automation products since the early 2000's with the desire for luxury and comfort products, and now with the go green push I predict this market will only continue to take off from here.

Considerations Before Buying

2010-02-22T10:02:00.001-08:00

Electrical:
Locating a power source to connect to your window shades may involve concealing wires behind furniture and plants etc., plugging into an active outlet, or rewiring to fit a local outlet. Power voltage requirements rely upon the size of the window shade.

Room:
The need for lighting and privacy can make sun rooms, and bedrooms, and home theater or media rooms the best choice. There are quiet a few options for the installation of electric window treatments. Security can also warrant the need for motorization of your window treatments.

Safety for Children:
The risk for injury and death from strangulation is a real concern. You should just get rid of the cords if you have youngsters, at the very least tie the cords up out of the way and keep them cut as short as possible. With a motorized blind system you can even operate them on a timer that is designed specifically for your children's sleeping traits.

Controls:
RF technology (radio frequency) allows for a good deal of flexibility in the operation of motorized window treatments. With the press of a lone button, you can at the same time operate all window shades in a room or location of your choosing. Integrating with home electronic components can be tailor-made into a solitary remote or touch panel.

Value:
There are simple ways to reduce the expenses of your motorization system without endangering operation. The cornerstone is configuration: Did you know you can work multiple blinds on a lone motor, only you will be losing individual control of each blind. You can avoid large sizes by selecting multiple blinds or shades to cover the larger windows, making use of a 2 on 1 headrail.

BUYING MOTORIZED BLINDS OR SHADES

2009-12-21T14:43:00.000-08:00

What To Look For Before Buying Motorized Shades And Blinds

Trusted Vendor:
Find a trusted vendor that has been fabricating blinds, shades and shutters for a good long period of time. I'm not saying all startup companies are bad or that they would not be a good choice. What I am saying is, that when making a purchase of this size a company with a long and good reputable history, is just a wise decision.

Power: Finding a power source for the operation of your window treatments may involve hiding wires behind existing furnishings, plugging into an existing outlet, or wiring into a local outlet. Power voltage requirements depend on the size of the window treatment.

Room Usage: Lighting and the need for privacy make sunlit rooms, bedrooms, and media rooms the best choices for the installation of motorized window treatments. Security also can warrant the need for motorization of your window treatments.

Control Options: Radio Frequency (RF) technology allows for a great deal of flexibility in the operation of electric shades and electric blinds. With the press of a single button, you can simultaneously operate all window treatments in a room or location of your choosing. Integration with lights and Audio-Visual components can be customized into a single remote or touch panel.

Value & Performance: There are simple ways to lower the costs of your motorized shade system without compromising performance. The key is configuration:

You may operate multiple shades with a single motor, sacrificing individual control of each shade.
You may avoid extra-large sizes and opt for multiple blinds or shades to cover large windows, utilizing a 2-on-1 control headrail.

Most Importantly Don't forget the:
Warranties: Most motors come with a 5-year warranty and electronic components come with a 1-year warranty from the manufacturer.

Motorized Blinds

2009-12-21T10:59:00.000-08:00

Here are Some Benefits of Motorized Blinds
In most homes light comes in from several different angles all throughout the day, every day, 365 days a year. There are times when this light is can just be to overpowering, resulting in glare, brightness, heat gain, fading, and damage to your most valuable or even treasured possessions.

The following list details the major benefits of automatic shades:

1. Safety: (especially for children and the elderly)
Beyond aesthetics, injury and death from getting tangeled up in a blind or shade cord is a very real concern. The best solution is to eliminate these cords, and the best way to do that, is by motorizing your shades. If you have to step into bathtubs, reach over furniture, or climb a ladder, motorization is definitely the safest way to go.

2. Convenience:
Controlling hard-to-reach window coverings can be a problem, especially for the elderly and the handicapped. . Manually raising and lowering a shade is easy enough, but what if the shade is very large or very heavy? What if there are two, three, four, or more?

3. Privacy:
One touch privacy helps create the ideal environment whether you are preparing for a bath, relaxing in bed, or enjoying time with the family at home. With a battery powered wireless wall switch, the window coverings may be controlled when entering the room.

4. Security:
Switches may be programmed to automatically open and close, or raise and lower window coverings at different times during the day. This feature adds security while you are away or on vacation by giving the appearance that you are still at home.

5. View:
How many times have you set down to watch your favorite television show or read the paper only to have to get back up and close some type of window treatment because of the annoying glare? What if you just needed to take a quick look outside?

6. Protect:
The damaging effects of the sun’s UV rays on your floor coverings, furniture, wall coverings and valuable artwork. (Need I say more?)

7. Conserve:
Programming shades to raise or lower at certain times of the day will helps to manage the heat gain in the summer months and the loss of heat you experience during the winter months. The accumulating heat from uncontrolled sunlight will also put a huge burden on your air conditioning system. Preset timers on your window coverings will block the sun and reduce the heat buildup automatically. This will put your mind at ease when you forget to raise or lower the blinds before leaving your home.