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Energy Efficiency Green Building

Growth in Green Building is Good News for Insolroll… AND the planet

Solar Screen Shades and Building Automation are a Profit Team Our dealers can expect to see more solar screen shades and more specifically "green" fabrics being specified. There is greater interest with each year in designing and retrofitting commercial and residential buildings to use less energy, with cooling costs topping the list of areas for improvement. Our high performance fabrics offer the best heat reduction available today, and we make it a point to stay…read the full post

Energy Efficiency Solar Screen Shades

The “Other Solar”: Solar Shades, Energy, and “Going Solar”

Recently hubby and I met with someone in our home to discuss "going solar". There was much discussion about the benefits of "going solar"... for our wallets, for the community, and for the environment. Clean, renewable energy. Shrinking our carbon footprint. Maintaining a more efficient household, thereby saving money and resources. Being part of the Insolroll family, it's become second nature for me to think about the energy efficiency of solar screen shades, and the…read the full post

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Solar Shades: Can you see the TV set?! Optimize your Super Bowl experience!

You've got your popcorn. You've got your team (*Bronco*) colors on. You've got your flatscreen, and your comfy chair, and maybe some great friends to enjoy the game with. You're all set for the pre-game show, and the brand new commercials that will accompany the game... you know the best ones come early! But can you see the TV set? It sounds silly, but for many of us around the country, the game starts when…read the full post

Blackout Roller Shades Dual Shades

The Dynamic Dual: Dual Shades are Insolroll’s Complete Light Management Solution

    Some rooms are mild mannered, with a clearly outlined function and needs. But other rooms have to work hard, accommodating a variety of uses and activities, sometimes all in a matter of minutes. You'll find them in many commercial settings, handling high tech activities and media viewing, all kinds of performances, even display of delicate items and more. Insolroll's Dual Shade system was designed for rooms like this, getting multiple light management needs…read the full post

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Solar Shades are for the Birds

It's getting to be that time of year again, if you are a birder, for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Great Backyard Bird Count. This year's count will be held February 14-17th, and those who enjoy what is purportedly the nation's second fastest growing hobby eagerly await the chance to observe, count and catalog the birds that visit their yards. Birding has really stepped up its game technologically, with all kinds of identification apps, song…read the full post

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January: The Return of Light (and increasing glare!)

A lot of people around here at Insolroll headquarters REALLY look forward to the passage of the winter solstice and the return of longer days! Our National Sales Manager, Earl Cornelius, follows the time the sun will set each day, and how much more light we have than we had the week before. It feels good as the days begin to lengthen again, but even in the winter, we have sun glare to deal with.…read the full post

Child Safety Standards Insolroll Innovation Residential Solar Window Shades

How Safe are YOUR Window Shades? Part 1

Whether you have children of your own, grandchildren, or even children of the furry kind, this is an issue that is high interest for many. Some people just want to be sure their homes are safe, and to avoid hassles when they sell the home one day. Real estate professionals now warn clients to remove window treatments from a home on the market that are not child safety compliant to avoid culpability after the sale.…read the full post

Motorized Window Shades UL Listed Motorized Shading Systems

UL Listed Motorized Solar Shade Systems: Meet Codes, Less Hassle!

          If the prospect of meeting local building codes with a motorized shading systems you're installing in a home or business seems daunting, you're not alone. Meeting local building codes and passing inspection can be a headache. If you've never run into a problem passing inspection, you're fortunate, but most people aren't so lucky. Many municipalities require UL Listed systems, and some inspectors will refuse to accept the motorized shades you're installing.…read the full post

Insolroll Innovation Motorized Window Shades UL Listed Motorized Shading Systems

Insolroll Motorized Solar Shades Meet UL-Listed Standards

Insolroll's Motorized Solar Shade Systems have achieved a UL listing designation. The designation “UL Listed” certifies that the final assembled shade product meets rigorous electrical safety standards and the complete system has been approved by the UnderWriters Laboratory. “We are proud to have our shades UL Listed as it distinguishes them from the other motorized solar shade products available in the market”, says Rick Pease, co-owner at Insolroll. "The UL Listing makes it easier for Architects…read the full post

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Custom Printed Roller Shades Command Attention!

Many Shades of Profit Insolroll is proud to offer custom printed roller shades that can help our dealers sell more jobs, and help any brick and mortar business generate more excitement at their windows and more traffic through their door. We print in-house, allowing us to control the printing process as well as provide top quality shades, something quick printing and sign companies cannot do. Printing can make shades sing in residential applications- the ultimate…read the full post