Advantages & Disadvantages of Window Shades, an InfoGraphic

Advantages & Disadvantages of Window Shades

Mar 12 2012

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We launched our Window Blinds Infographic a little over two weeks ago and have been thrilled with the response we have received. Blinds Chalet is proud to announce their next infographic focused on Window Shades.

In this window shades infographic, you will see information for cellular shades, woven wood shades, roman shades, roller shades, solar screen shades, soft sheer shades, horizontal fabric shades, and pleated shades. We broke it down by sizes, grades, features, applications, energy efficiency, and safety. Every single piece of information contained in this infographic can be extremely useful when you are choosing window shades for your home. Bamboo shades and honeycomb cellular shades are very popular. Look to this infographic to learn why. It will answer a lot of your questions.

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Bamboo Woven Wood Shades
Sizes: One size available
Grades: Matchstick bamboo, woven wood (woven with grass, jute and bamboo-stronger).
Features: Privacy liner, blackout liners, top down bottom up, edge binding.
Applications: Home or office, tropical hut.
Energy Efficiency: 4
Child Safety: Dangling cords on front, cords run along backside to lift it, not very child friendly.
Popularity: 24%
Pricing: Most inexpensive

Honeycomb Cellular Shades
Sizes: Sizes are based off of pleats or fold. 3/8". 1/2", 3/4", 7/16", 9/16".
Grades: Point bond (papery feel) , spun lace (thicker fabric, better insulator, soft to the touch).
Features: Motorization, top down bottom up, cordless, continuous cord loop, noise reduction.
Applications: Home or office.
Energy Efficiency: 9
Child Safety: Cordless, top down bottom up, make it the most child safe window covering.
Popularity: 49%
Pricing: Inexpensive

Custom Roller Shades
Sizes: One size available
Grades: Vinyl, polyester, light filtering, blackout fabrics.
Features: Motorization, cordless, cassette headrail/fascia valance, reverse roll or standard roll, custom logo, custom MLB, custom NHL, custom collegiate.
Applications: Home, office or commercial.
Energy Efficiency: 4
Child Safety: With cordless option roller shades are very child safe.
Popularity: 3%
Pricing: Moderately inexpensive

Screen Roller Shades
Sizes: Tight weave 1%, 3%, 5%, 7%, 9% open weave.
Grades: Vinyl, polyester, light filtering.
Features: Motorization, cordless, cassette headrail/fascia valance, reverse roll or standard roll, custom logo, custom MLB, custom NHL, custom collegiate.
Applications: Home, office or commercial.
Energy Efficiency: 3
Child Safety: With cordless option, solar screen shades are very child safe.
Popularity: 11%
Pricing: Average

Custom Pleated Shades
Sizes: 3/8" , 1/2" , 3/4"
Grades: Light filtering and blackout.
Features: No holes privacy, cordless, top down bottom up, continuous cord loop.
Applications: Motor homes, homes, sky lights.
Energy Efficiency: 2
Child Safety: Cordless, top down bottom up make it the most child safe window covering.
Popularity: 3%
Pricing: Moderately expensive

Fabric Roman Shades
Sizes: One size available
Grades: Light filtering and blackout.
Features: Flat panel or hobble style, cordless, top down bottom up.
Applications: Home
Energy Efficiency: 6
Child Safety: Cords behind the shade can be a hazard to children.
Popularity: 3%
Pricing: Moderately expensive

Fabric Sheer Shades
Sizes: Pleated or Honeycomb
Grades: Light filtering, room darkening
Features: Offer the versatility of a horizontal blind with the look of a cellular shade, continuous cord loop.
Applications: Home
Energy Efficiency: 5
Child Safety: Has a cord
Popularity: 1%
Pricing: Expensive

Soft Sheer Shades
Sizes: 2" Vane, 3" Vane
Grades: Light filtering, room darkening
Features: Semi privacy during the day and complete privacy at night.
Applications: Home
Energy Efficiency: 4
Child Safety: Has a cord.
Popularity: 1%
Pricing: Expensive

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FREE

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3 year limited warranty

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5 year limited warranty

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Warranty Coverage

Defects

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Parts

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30 Day Returns(in-store credit)

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What Is Covered Our window coverings are covered against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship when used as intended, provided that: The product has been correctly measured, installed, and operated. All Blinds Chalet guidelines regarding product limitations, maintenance, and care have been followed. Who Is Eligible This warranty applies solely to the original purchaser of the product and is non-transferable. Blinds Chalet’s Responsibility If a covered defect is confirmed, Blinds Chalet will, at its discretion, repair the product, replace affected parts, or provide a comparable replacement. Costs not included: The customer is responsible for expenses related to shipping as well as any measuring, installation, removal, or reinstallation services. Labor charges, service visits, and similar costs are not covered by this warranty. What Is Not Covered Damage resulting from accidents, alterations, misuse, abuse, or neglect. Improper measurement, installation, cleaning, or maintenance. Normal wear and tear, including fading, discoloration, or deterioration from sunlight or moisture. Frayed cords, cord breakage, or reduced cord performance due to age or heavy use. Fading and normal aging of materials are expected characteristics and are not considered defects. Warranty Limitations This warranty is exclusive and replaces any other expressed or implied warranties. No Blinds Chalet employee or representative is authorized to modify or extend these terms. Blinds Chalet will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from product use or failure. How to Request Service Blinds Chalet Customer Care [email protected] (480) 470-1127 Please include: Original proof of purchase, which can be your order number or purchase confirmation email A brief description of the issue The location of the window covering and clear photos or video of the issue Resolution on Warranties and Guarantees BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. Limit 1 remake per covered product. If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired. In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer. If a product or component has been discontinued, Blinds Chalet will repair or replace the affected part with the closest available match in design and color.

Guarantee

What Is Covered

Our window coverings are covered against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship when used as intended, provided that:

The product has been correctly measured, installed, and operated.
All Blinds Chalet guidelines regarding product limitations, maintenance, and care have been followed.

Who Is Eligible

This warranty applies solely to the original purchaser of the product and is non-transferable.

Blinds Chalet’s Responsibility

If a covered defect is confirmed, Blinds Chalet will, at its discretion, repair the product, replace affected parts, or provide a comparable replacement.

Costs not included: The customer is responsible for expenses related to shipping as well as any measuring, installation, removal, or reinstallation services. Labor charges, service visits, and similar costs are not covered by this warranty.

What Is Not Covered

Damage resulting from accidents, alterations, misuse, abuse, or neglect.
Improper measurement, installation, cleaning, or maintenance.
Normal wear and tear, including fading, discoloration, or deterioration from sunlight or moisture.
Frayed cords, cord breakage, or reduced cord performance due to age or heavy use.

Fading and normal aging of materials are expected characteristics and are not considered defects.

Warranty Limitations

This warranty is exclusive and replaces any other expressed or implied warranties. No Blinds Chalet employee or representative is authorized to modify or extend these terms.

Blinds Chalet will not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from product use or failure.

How to Request Service

Blinds Chalet Customer Care
[email protected]
(480) 470-1127

Please include:

Original proof of purchase, which can be your order number or purchase confirmation email
A brief description of the issue
The location of the window covering and clear photos or video of the issue

Resolution on Warranties and Guarantees

BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. Limit 1 remake per covered product.
If there are multiple blinds/shades in the same room, only the defective product will be replaced/repaired.
In the event that a product, color or product feature has been discontinued and it is no longer available we will provide a substitute product as similar as possible to the original blind or shade.
Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.
If a product or component has been discontinued, Blinds Chalet will repair or replace the affected part with the closest available match in design and color.

5 Year Guaranteed to Last
Standard limited warranty extended from 3 to 5 years.

5 Year Guaranteed to Last

Standard limited warranty extended from 3 to 5 years.

5 Year Guaranteed to Love
Standard limited warranty extended from 3 to 5 years. 30 Day Returns If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return them for store credit, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Goods Authorization number (RGA) and shipping address for the return. Please note, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer and shipping labels are not provided. Returns are for store credit only and store credit will be available immediately after the items are received (Guaranteed to Love fee is not credited).

5 Year Guaranteed to Love

Standard limited warranty extended from 3 to 5 years.
30 Day Returns
If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return them for store credit, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Goods Authorization number (RGA) and shipping address for the return. Please note, return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer and shipping labels are not provided. Returns are for store credit only and store credit will be available immediately after the items are received (Guaranteed to Love fee is not credited).