Lighten Up!

1. Lighten Up! Smart Window Solutions

2. Primary Window Considerations Transformation Light Control Protection Selection Child Safety

3. The Language of Windows Double-Hung - Operated by sliding up and down. Casement-Operated by a hand crank. Ranch – Found High on walls. Stationary – Does not open.

4. Palladian/Arch – Used alone or above other windows. Bay- Three or more windows set at a angle. Sliding Glass Doors or Patio Doors- Slides on a track. French Doors- Decorated with mullions.

5. The Parts of Windows Frame. The window frame is a combination of the jambs, sill, and head, and forms the opening for the sash. Jamb. The jambs are the sides of the window frame. Sill. The sill is the bottom of the window frame. Head. The head is the top of the window frame. Sash. The sash is the part of the window that holds the glass and fits into the frame. Mullion. Mullions are the small bars that divide the glass into separate panes, or lights. Mullions are also called muntin bars, or the window’s grille. Pane. The pane is a framed sheet of glass within a window or door. Individual panes are also called lights.

6. Measuring.

7. How to Measure a Window. • Always use a steel tape measure for accuracy. • List measurements in all inches. Not feet and inches. • Measure width first then length. • No two windows are the same. Measure every window. • Consider all switches, outlets, air registers, and furniture. • Measure twice! It is best to have the install measure too for accuracy.

8. Energy Efficiency Three ways to save energy Through out the seasons. Reduce Heat Flow. Control Solar Heat. Enhance Day lighting.

9. Conduction – Keeps the outside air from coming in and the inside air from going out. Convection – Helps the air inside to circle around the room. Radiation – Keeps the inside temperature comfortable. Reduce Heat Flow.

10. The Cost of Heating a Home. Which cities have the highest heating bill? A study conducted by Forbes.com shows high average heating costs throughout the U.S. Average Annual Location Heating Cost Boston, MA Minneapolis, MN Washington, DC Buffalo, NY Seattle, WA Cleveland, OH Control Solar Heat. $ 1,924 1,643 1,609 1,591 1,382 1,232 Keep solar flares out during summer. Let solar flares in during winter. Keep in mind that the sun moves throughout the year. Red shows the Heat lost of improper window coverings.

11. Enhance Day lighting When adding a sheer window treatment, you can control the lighting in a room. This will control the glare in the room.

12. Products. Blinds – Slats Shades – Roman, Roller, and Cellular Shutters

13. Blinds –Vertical and Horizontal There is a large selections of styles, texture, colors, and materials. Choose from hardwoods, blend of hardwoods, aluminum, and composite materials.

14. Shades – Roman, Roller, and Cellular Can choose from any texture, fabric, color, style, and even woven woods!

15. Quick to install and easy care. Get them with poly-satin compounds it is guaranteed to not warp, fade, chip, or peel. Shutters

16. Parts of Shutters

17. Motorization.

18. Types of Motorized window Treatment. • Platinum Technology – Two different wireless signals called; radio waves and infrared signals. This controls the window treatment. • Radio Frequency (RF)Waves – These radio waves pass through objects. That way you don’t have to be pointed at the receiver. • Infrared (IR) – Must be with in 30 feet or less and have a directed line to the receiver. Must keep the receiver s eye out of direct sun or bright interior lighting.

19. Things to think about… • Room ~Do you need a privacy window treatment?~ • Selections ~Color and fabrics~ • Operation ~Motorized or Manual~ • Style~ Do you want it inside mount or outside mount? ~ • Price ~What works with your budget?~ • Light control ~Do you need a lot of light during the day?~ • Materials ~Care and maintenance~ • Don’t let your home be a victim of underdressed windows.