What Do I Need To Think About To Choose The Right Shade?

Please read through the following information on exterior solar shade materials, guide systems, and exterior solar shade motorized options. By making an educated decision, you will have a product that will best serve your needs and be worth your investment. If you are having a professional install for you, they will help you through the simple decision making process.

Does it matter what kind or color of fabric I choose, as long as I like it?

When selecting a fabric for your patio or sunroom, you will want to keep in mind what you ultimately want to accomplish to make this area more enjoyable. Stop and think about: Is it the heat that is creating an issue? Is it the sun that is simply too bright and needs toning down? Do I want to maintain an excellent outward visibility? Keep in mind the following facts:

• The darker the shade, the better outward visibility you will have because of decreasing the glare, at the same time you loose some of the reflective properties and will not reject as much solar energy.
• By choosing a lighter shade, you will increase the solar energy rejection, but also have more light being reflected in and decreasing visibility.
• All 9 fabric colors will come in a 3%, 5%, or 10% openness factor. The smaller the openness the more heat and light that will be rejected.

We have 3 different styles to choose from to fit your needs. We carry Sheerweave 4100 with a 10% openness, SW 4000 with a 5% openness and SW 4400 with a 3% openness. All fabrics are vinyl-coated yarn to withstand the outdoor climate and abuse that it can bring. Picture above on left has an Ebony color with 5% openness, fabric on right is the Alabaster with 3% openness. By looking at these it will help you to appreciate the difference between a darker fabric versus a lighter texture.

Chalk	Alabaster	Granite	Pebblestone Tan Colored	Greystone
Tobacco	Pewter	Ebony	Ash

What Style Of Guide System Do I Need?

Depending on your area and how much of a breeze or outright wind you get will determine what guide system we would recommend. Below you will see the benefits and possible downsides to each selection, review your needs and area carefully before selecting.

• Cable Guides:This system is very easy to install and will come with all the necessary instructions. This method has a cable run down each side of the screen and through the eye hole on the lumb bar at the bottom of the shade. If you are installing yourself, this guide system can be wall mounted or floor mounted at the bottom length of the shade, (notice picture below). If you want to control how far the shade is rolled up or down and only have slight breezes, then this cable guide system will work well.

• Bottom Clips: We use this method more than all else, very effective in breezy areas and simple to install and operate. Here you will have the shade roll all the way down to it's lowest setting, the floor will have a small eye lit drilled and screwed into place with a quick release S-Biner to attach shade. Simply raise the shade at this point only about 1 inch to tighten shade and it will be firm enough to not be effected by any breezes. The shade can still be in any position, but when windy, it must be fully lowered to lock in place, or lifted all the way into it's housing for protection.

• Shy-Zip System: By far, this is the best system on the market for any situation, but does carry a higher cost. The Shy-Zip System was developed for the bullet trains in Japan and can withstand up to 200 mph wind. As the shade is lowered it is zipped into a channel and held firm, giving you the flexibility to set the height to wherever you desire and not worry about it moving or being damaged. This method is easy to install but must be between two pillars for the side channels to be mounted. Further information can be seen on our Shy-Zip page. Listed below is the pricing for the Shy-Zip System. Back to top

If you have a larger size than what is shown below, please email us and we will send you a quote along with any available options for that size shade.

Below is the pricing for the manually chain operated shades and can be selected with any of the 3 sheerweave's, 4000, 4100, or the 4400 displayed above. The area in gray will have a 3" Fascia and the black will require a 4" Fascia due to roll size. (Picture shows mechanism with the fascia) Back to top

This section is pricing for the crank operated shade as shown above. Pricing includes the housing, side channels or cable guides and your choice of the 3 colors displayed above. The crank handles are an additional $24 each, only one is necessary for the operation of several shades. If you do not want a crank but would rather have it motorized, then simply add the price of the motor and remote listed below this chart to the price of the shade. (Motor will already be installed in shade when it arrives, you simply need to wire it or plug it in).

Motors and available transmitters:

Pricing for the Shy Zip System: Pricing below is for the manually operated Shy Zip System, this includes side channels for the shade to zip into. If you want to have it motorized, please refer to prices above for adding on a motor and control switches. Back to top

Some deterioration of the operator and bracket components may occur in coastal applications near salt water.

Shipping, Handling and Return policy

Shipping and handling are included in the order. All products and control boxes are custom made and therefore cannot be returned. All sales are final.

Damage Incurred During Shipping

While all of our products are packaged with care and approved by our freight carriers, unfortunately damage can still occur. We ask that you please inspect your product upon receipt for any damage. If there appears to be any damage, for example, crushed or torn packaging, any foot prints or the slightest adverse markings on the package, please make a note of it on the delivery receipt. If your package arrives damaged please email us immediately, if you have digital photos of the damage please email those as well. We will immediately alert the carrier so we can begin the claim process. Please note that once you have signed for a shipment free & clear of any damage, you assume the responsibility for the product.

If upon arrival the shipment appears severely damaged, you can refuse the shipment. If you decide to refuse the shipment, please email us immediately. We can then track the shipment, and upon receipt of the shipment we will expedite the repair and/or replacement.

If upon opening the shipment you discover damage, please email us immediately. We will expedite the replacement for the damaged items. Concealed damage may not be covered by the carrier, therefore Precision Films or Insolroll will send you an invoice for the replacement parts or product and if the carrier accepts a level of responsibility, Precision Films or Insolroll will issue you a credit.

Our Commitment To Your Privacy

Here at Precision your privacy is very important to us. Because it is so important to us we provide this policy so you can see what information we collect from you and how we use and protect that information.

The Information We Collect From You

Following is the information we will collect from you. When ordering we will need to get your first and last name, your full address, your phone number, your email address and if you are paying by credit card we will need to get your credit card number, your billing address (if different than your mailing address) your CUV code on the back of your credit card and your expiration date for your credit card.

If you are buying the shades but are having them shipped to someone else, we will need all of the above information plus the name of the person they will be shipped to and there full address.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect from you only to respond to a question or request from you or to complete an order that you have placed with Precision. We use the information we collect from you about someone else only to fulfill/ship that order. We do not share any information with outside companies except only what is absolutely necessary to complete that order.

We use return email addresses to respond to emails that we have received from you. We do not share this information with any outside companies.

Our Commitment To Keeping Your Information Secure

To prevent any unauthorized access to your information we have put into place physical, electronic, and managerial measures to keep your private information secure.

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