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The Vinyl/Fiberglass fabric shown below is known in the industry as "First." "No Seconds" of any nature are ever used on our roller shades. The fabric has a fiberglass base with double coated vinyl plastic to a total weight of 14 ounces per square yard and has a high degree of opacity for effective light control. It is pliable and has been properly treated to resist pinholing, cracking and breaking. And, it is flame resistant. The fabric is waterproof, washable and color fast to water and light. It has sufficient rigidity to insure straight hanging, resists curl twists, bowling and distortion – it is dimensionally stable and will not shrink or stretch. However, shades wider than 108" may have some minor deflection (sag) in the center.
“No Light”, “Blackout” and “Room Darkening” are terms that the industry uses for fabrics in which light doesn’t penetrate. Of course, some light will still enter from the sides, top and bottom of the shade.
This fabric has a maximum width of 72". Any roller shade with a panel width greater than the width of the fabric will be “railroaded” (fabric is turned on its side and may be seamed). If the width or length of the window is greater than 72" the shade will have a seam. Any panel with a height greater than the maximum fabric width less 5” will have one or more visible horizontal seams.
LOVOLITE ROLLER SHADE INFORMATION:
This custom roller shade is equipped with the Louvolite roller tube and clutch system. Comprised of high quality components, this operating system is medium duty and is offered as an alternative to our heavy-duty Primo custom roller shade. (For Extra Large windows please see our Primo Rollease Shade). The Louvolite System 40 shade utilizes an aluminum roller tube that is 1 1/2" in diameter. The tube has two splines that run the full length of the tube. The splines add considerable strength to the tube which reduces deflection (sagging). Unlike shades that use glue or tape to attach the fabric to the roller tube, on the Louvolite shade the fabric is inserted into one of the splines creating a very positive, extremely durable attachment.
The Louvolite clutch has a brake which enables the roller shade to hold any desired position precisely and maintain that height with zero slippage. The shade raises and lowers smoothly and easily. No adjustments are ever needed. If a clutch does not have a brake the shade can lower by itself due to its own weight. The clutch system is operated with a #10 plastic bean chain that is actually rated to handle more weight than a steel chain. You have your choice of a black clutch and black chain or a white clutch and white chain. If you do not select a color for the clutch and chain the factory will color coordinate it for you. The controls/clutch can be placed on either side at the time of installation. However, if you order the optional fascia with the shade you must select the side on which you want the controls – right side or left side as pointed out in the options box. If you don’t select the side, the controls will be placed on the right side by the fabricator. As an option, the fascia can be wrapped with the shade’s fabric to provide a beautifully finished look to the shade. To order this option place a check in the appropriate box below. Price varies depending on the width of the shade.
Louvolite shades also have an extruded heavy-weight aluminum hem bar which provides extra stability. The exterior of the hem bar is wrapped with the shades fabric for uniform appearance and the fabric is attached to the hem bar with a wrapped inserted spline system for extra strength. Splined aluminum bars are better than wood because aluminum does not warp.
The width of the shade with the hardware attached to the ends of the roller tube is called the “tip to tip” measurement. Please be aware that the fabric cannot be and will not be as wide as the “tip to tip” measurement. This is true for all roller shades. On all roller shades that utilize the Louvolite clutch the fabric will be approximately 1 ¼” less wide than the “tip to tip” measurement. There will be a ¾" light gap on one side and a ½" light gap on the other side. In addition to “outside mount” and “inside mount” roller shades can be ordered “cloth measurement/outside mount. For more details click here. Should you wish to order Cloth Measurement/Outside Mount please call us at 888-650-6873.
When measuring the windows do not make any deductions – use exact measurements. The factory will make the necessary deductions. (See instructions for measuring windows).
For larger windows please consider the Primo Heavy Duty Roller shade available only from hotBlinds.com. Should you have extremely large windows please call for more details. Our experts will figure out what kind of hardware is required.
Frequently, roller shades are used in conjunction with draperies and other window fashions; therefore, fascia panels are typically not included. However, facial panels can be ordered as an option. They are constructed of L shaped aluminum and available in white or bronze. The fascia panel conceals the front and bottom of the roller tube and mounting hardware and provides a very custom and clean finished look. The fascia system is designed for fast, easy and secure installation. They are constructed of L shaped aluminum and available in white, aluminum or bronze. The fascia panel conceals the front and bottom of the roller tube and mounting hardware and provides a very custom and clean finished look. The fascia system is designed for fast, easy and secure installation. As an option the fascia can be wrapped with the shades fabric - see options box below.
Current production time for this product is 10 to 12 business days. Please allow 2 to 5 business days for shipping. |
