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Energy Efficient Insulated Cellular Shades
are compiled from a sturdy
polyester fabric and are designed to protect your home from air leaks
and
drafts. With these type of shades, nearly 100% of the UV rays are
blocked
because they transform the glare of the sun into a mild light. Another
advantage is that the polyester fabric resists dust and is very easy to
clean.
These shades are offered in a variety of styles, including the looping
cord
lift system, the safer cordless system, the top down/bottom up type, and
the
more energy saving sidetrack system . The side track system attaches to
the inside molding of the window so that
it forms a barrier between the frame and the fabric. The tracks are made
of
a strong high-tech plastic and when installed it prevents the outside
air
from entering the building. This, of course, is a benefit during the hot
summer and cold winter months.
The shades are also offered in energy efficient light filtering styles
or
the type that darken the room and even totally block the outside light
block-out shades. They may be either single or double cell styles.
Cordless shades are a safe alternative to the more traditional shades
because there is no cord involved.
Without an attached cord, the shades have a more attractive and tidy
appearance. There are no loose cords which may cause injuries to
children or
household pets. Therefore, the cordless shades combine safety and
beauty.
To operate your blinds, grasp the acrylic handle at the bottom rail and
gently push or pull on the bottom rail to raise or lower the blinds.
This
action allows for a smooth operating procedure. It also allows you to
keep
the blinds clean and spot-free because you do not need to touch the
blinds
or a cord, and the acrylic handle is easy to clean. If you should raise
your
blinds from the edge, rather than from the center, there is a
self-correcting mechanism which allows the blinds to be evenly raised.
Thus,
the blinds remain level whether they are completely raised or lowered or
somewhere in between. The only drawback to these blinds is if your
windows
are too high, it may not be possible to raise or lower your blinds in
this
manner. In such a situation, blinds with cords may need to be installed.
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