Electric motors for window coverings have a warranty of three to five years depending on the manufacture. Honestly though, electric motors ususally last for ten years or more. A customer talked to me the other day about an electric motorized window treatment we had installed for him aboout three years ago. He informed me that it had quit working. What he didn’t know was everytime the electricity goes off or there is a power surge in his home the motor has to be reprogrammed. It is an easy task if the directions are followed and takes just a couple of minuts.
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Shutters
Shutters are one of the most popular window coverings today. Plantation shutters are hot!
What exactly are plantation shutters? The are louvered shutters with louver sizes of 2” up to 5″ wide.
The traditional shutters that some of us are familiar with had louvers from 1″ to 1 1/2 ” wide.
Plantation shutters come in a multitude of finishes from wood stain to a white paint. Custom shutters can be custom painted for an extra charge. Some shutters are being manufactured in China and imported to the USA. The USA is still manufacturing shutters also.
Solid wood shutters as well as wood composite shutters are available.
Motorization is offered by some companies. The louvers can be opened and closed by the push of a button, how convenient.
Arches, angles, circles, and octagon shapes are no problem for shutters, the manufacturer can custom make shutters to fit these shapes.
Shutters fit into any decorating scheme and can be used with side panel draperies as well as valances.
Arched Top Windows
What in the world do you put on an arched window?
There are many window treatments for arched windows today. Which look or treatment is best depends on your needs, budget, and the look you desire.
Some of the options available are wood blinds, shutters, cellular, sheer shadings, metal blinds and starburst sheers. All of these treatments for an arch would of course be custom made to fit the particular arch in need of covering. Not all arched window treatments are functional, some look great but are stationary. The price varies greatly depending on the size of the arch and the type of treatment selected.
Some of the treatments may be motorized.
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