Ventanas, LLC

The great dilemma when it comes to roller screen shades for residential and commercial applications revolves around the fabric density. How dense is dense enough? It depends. If you live in a sunny climate such as Denver, where the east and west sun is the most intense year-round, you might want to consider a fabric with a 3% openness factor (conversely, a 97% density). For northern and southern exposures, a 5% OF (95% density) will probably be sufficient to protect furnishings and floor coverings. It will also take the sun’s glare off of the TV or computer screen.

Even though most fabric manufacturers offer screen shades from 1% OF up to 10% and 14%, be aware that these screen densities are rarely sufficient to remove glare, and will not keep UV rays from damaging interiors. While many homeowners and office managers may want to choose these weaves because they don’t want to obstruct their views, they often end up replacing them in the long run because they don’t do the job they were meant to do. When in doubt, denser is better.

Now through November 16th, HunterDouglas is offering Free LiteRise cordless lifting system on every Duette Honeycomb shade and Vignette Tiered Modern Roman Shade. This free upgrade is in addition to the Holiday Rebate promotion that runs through the end of December. Consumers can receive up to $600 in rebates on select HunterDouglas products until December 31st.

You’ve installed the bamboo flooring, your countertops are pre-cast cement, and even your carpet is made from recycled tires and plastic bottles. Now what about your window coverings? How can you make a “green” statement with your blinds and draperies?

Window fashions aren’t the johnny-come-lately to the green party. In fact, Conrad, a shadings company out of San Francisco, has been selling roman shades made from exotic grasses, reeds and bamboos for over 50 years. All of their products are hand-woven in Japan, Indonesia and Korea. These one-of-a-kind shadings naturally filter the light, and create a dramatic look in any room.

But what if you want to save big on your energy bill? HunterDouglas’ new Duette Architella is the most energy efficient shade in the industry. This is a cellular shade that traps air in not just one, but two chambers to reduce the heat of summer and the chill of winter. No small feat, when it can save you hundreds of dollars a year.

And if you want to further reduce your Xcel outlay, consider motorizing your window treatments. Almost any window covering can be automated to a timer, so it opens and closes at various scheduled times during the day, trapping heat in the winter, and reducing sun exposure in the summer. Insolroll is a Colorado company that sells motorized sun shades and drapery track that can carry up to about 80 pounds of pleated drapery panels.

Concerned about indoor air quality? Lafayette has two GreenGuard certified options in its Woodland Harvest line of shutters, and Genesis II roller shades. Both are made from low VOC’s (volatile organic compounds), which are known to contribute to ground-level ozone pollution and indoor air contaminants.

So, if green is the goal in your home, don’t stop with the countertops and carpet. Let your window fashions reflect your eco-consciousness as well.

Exciting Windows! by Ventanas specializes in classic, elegant window fashions for your home.  We offer a full range of options for window coverings, including blinds, shades, and shutters, as well as soft coverings, such as draperies, valances, and cornices.  We are committed to providing prompt, courteous, FREE in-home window covering consultations.  We recommend window treatments appropriate for each home’s design while remaining sensitive to a client’s budget constraints.  Same-day quotes are available to get your order underway as soon as you’re ready.

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