Hummingbird Shutters

Wow! I have a new found appreciation for Installers of soft treatments. I have installed shutters and blinds for years, with only the occasional challenge. Today I was installing some custom drapery panels for the South Carolina Southern Living Home presented by Southern Living approved builders Dillard-Jones. Since this is a show home and I am providing the draperies and woven wood shades I decided I would save some money by installing the custom draperies. The finished length of the panels were 120″, so I was on a ladder all day. Needless to say it was a learning experience. The installation went well (slow, but well) and I will soon be posting photos on our website www.hummingbirdshutters.com and www.excitingwindows.com/hummingbird

A simple solution to improve drafty rooms is to layer high R-rated fabrics and materials over or under existing window coverings. If you already have beautiful custom window fashions in place, how about new, vaned cellular blinds for a layer of heat transfer-stopping beauty. These blinds come in myriad light-controlling densities and color options certain to accent your windows while working hard to save you energy dollars. Other innovative shades and blinds and shutters also offer a vast improvement in heat-retention around your windows, and provide an added layer of beauty as well. Ask me about the incredibly gorgeous, high thermal quality fabrics and linings now available in creating custom draperies for your home. You simply won’t believe that such beautiful materials can also save you money, even in the short term.

“Fabric is a magical element. Sheer fabrics can be installed as draperies,curtains (tied-back of in straight-hung panels) and top treatments, or used in the ever expanding manufactured products utilizing sheer or semi-sheer fabric in a horizontal or vertical blind. Many customers embrace the idea of using sheers and shadings because they soften light and because the light coming in through the fabric adds to the visual and sensual ambiance of the room.”

Quote from DWC magazine August 2008 article by Karla J. Neilson

Benefits of dealer installed window film products for residential and commercial buildings:
All window films typically offer

Up to 99% Ultraviolet (UV) light reduction resulting in:

Significant fade protection for furniture, carpet, draperies, wood, etc.

Reduced fabric/textile deterioration

Reduced exposure to UV radiation, which has been linked to certain cancers.

Increased shatter resistance resulting in:

Increased peace of mind

Increased safety for family & friends

Heavy gauge security films offer significant benefits from:

Natural disasters such as violent storms, earthquake, high winds, etc.

Vandalism, terrorist bombings, smash & grab, etc.

Scratching/graffiti (glass tagging) on exterior windows, restroom mirrors, elevator doors and glass, and similar flat/smooth surfaces

Scratch resistant hard coating protects against:

Accidental abrasion and product deterioration from normal cleaning

Hazy appearance typical with plastic type materials

Performs well in all climates

Metallized/solar control window film can provide:

Significantly reduced solar heat gain resulting in:

Increased comfort

Reduced air conditioning costs

Reduced HVAC equipment wear and tear/maintenance

Increased fade resistance

Glare reduction

Daytime privacy

Attractive accent to home and business windows

Lower energy demands from utilities resulting in:

Lower overall energy costs

Decreased demand for new power generating facilities

Decreased environmental emissions

With “Accredited Solar Control Specialist” installations you can expect:

Knowledgeable sales consultants

High quality materials and installation

Manufacturer warranties covering product failure

Glass thermal shock fracture and IG unit seal failure coverage

Confidence you are dealing with an industry professional

data provided by IWFA. see www.iwfa.com

Love the softness of fabric drapes but prefer the practicality of a shade? Classic Roman shades blend the best of both options, creating an easy way to add simple sophistication to any room. Compare all by feature.

Benefits of Roman Shades:
1. Offers 75% to 95% UV-protection.
2. Great alternative to drapes.

Creating beautiful windows for our customer is more than just “making the sale”. It is about helping the client make a personal statement about their living environment. It is more than just function, it is about the client feeling great about their choice; whether it a blind with a box-pleat valance, a stained shutter or other window covering. It is about them saying “WOW” I am glad we did that.

The Olympics are the buzz these days. How do the Olympics correlate with a window coverings company like Hummingbird Shutters? One word…TRAINING. To make it to the Olympics one has to train and practice to be the best and most reliable.

Our Design Consultants are trained and certified in ALL window coverings. From high-end custom drapery, woven woods, shutters to blinds. All options and trends, motorization, top-down-bottom-up, cordless, type of pleats and hardware. It takes time and dedication to learn and keep up with window fashions, however when you love what you do, it is worth it. It is all about you, the customer, and designing beautiful windows for YOU.

On a break so I only have a momemt. Todays Exciting Windows course is with Michael Payne on the topic of “How to design window treatments with both Sexes in mind”. Well back to class.

As the premier window covering company in the Upstate of South Carloina, we believe education never stops. As professional design consultants, we invest in continuing education so you our client get the best of industry trends and fashions. New colors, products, designs and motorization. That’s why we are in California this week attending the Exciting Windows mid-year conference. Todays class in on Advance Window Treatment Design, taught by Jackie Von Tobel (author The Design Directory of Window Treatments). More tomorrow . I look forward to returning to help you create beautiful, exciting windows.