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Residential Shading Solutions

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Jun 28, 2012 9:22:00 AM

residential shading solutions

Cellular Shading for Residential Installations

It’s easy for homeowners to overlook an important aspect involved in controlling the overall environment of their home—the amount of natural light that enters the house. While current designs reflect homeowners’ desire for more natural light, there’s still a need to control all that beautiful southern California sunshine. That’s where shading solutions from Lutron come in.

Conventional shading systems (drapes and even traditional cellular shades) can be cumbersome. The angles of sunlight change throughout the day, and unless someone is home to adjust the shades or drapes it’s hard to let the light in—or block it out—effectively. Needs also change with the season. In the winter it’s nice to allow more sunlight in, to take advantage of passive solar heating.  And in the summer, homeowners want to keep things cool by blocking harsh sunlight. That’s when an automated shading solution really pays off in saving energy.

Style & Function Meet

Of course there’s more to shading systems than just saving money. Lutron shade controls not only work beautifully (shades align precisely within 1/16th of an inch to provide a balanced, beautiful look), but they are elegantly appointed, with a wide variety of stylish fabric options and colors.

Convenient

Lutron shading systems also offer incredible convenience. Homeowners can control within the room—or remotely via IR remote controls, wireless tabletop controls, or even be set to an astronomic time clock for automatic adjustment of shades.

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Increase Security

Shading systems even offer increased security. Homeowners can set their systems to the “Away” setting so that their shades are automatically closed at a predetermined time—restricting the view into your home from the outside.

 

Click here for more information about Lutron Cellular shading systems available through Western Energy Control Solutions.

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Topics: Drapery, Cellular Shades for Residential Homes, Residential Shading Solutions

Made in the Shade: Cellular Shades for Residential Homes

Posted by Jimm Reifsnyder

Mar 27, 2012 6:29:00 AM

 cellular shade systemsMade in the (Cellular) Shade

Cellular shades for homes have become a big deal. It doesn’t matter if you’re a distributor for home finishing products, a designer or architect, or a contractor; homeowners will be asking about them. And even those homeowners who aren’t thinking about shades, will be glad to hear about what cellular shades can add to their home because cellular shades like Serena from Lutron provide homeowners with the features they’re looking for.

Comfort
Homeowners can reduce midday heat by filtering the amount of daylight that comes into a room—which, of course, helps reduce summer cooling costs. And when winter rolls around, homeowners can easily raise their shades to capture light and natural heat from the sun.

Convenience
Serena cellular shades
are also incredibly easy to use. You can remind customers and clients that they’ll be able to raise or lower their shades—even hard-to-reach foyer windows—with single touch on the remote from anywhere in the room. If they’re watching a movie on the couch, they can cut the glare right from where they sit—and open the shades again whenever they want.

Privacy
With today’s emphasis on lots of glass and open interiors, privacy is more of an issue than ever. Remote-controlled shades allow homeowners to have the privacy they want without heavy, cumbersome window treatments.

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Practicality
Serena cellular shades are a contractor’s dream to install. They can be mounted in three easy steps. And the Tap n’ Tilt™ technology on the remotes makes it a snap for homeowners to change batteries. Of course, with the Triathlon™ power technology that provides a 3-year battery life, they won’t have to do that often!

All that, and beauty, too!
Serena cellular shades are as beautiful as they are functional and come in a variety of opacities—from sheer and translucent to room darkening. All cellular shade fabrics come with a white backing that acts as a reflector that keeps living space cool and comfortable inside. And while homeowners can pick a color that fits the unique design of each room on the interior, the exterior will have a uniform appearance.

 

Here’s more specific information about Serena Cellular Shades.

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Topics: Save Money with Energy, Smart Home Lighting Control, Residential Lighting Solutions, Cellular Shades for Residential Homes, Shading System, Natural Light

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