QC Roller Shade Specifying Tips: Channels
As complete light blockage in hotel rooms becomes more of a preference for travelers and hotel guests, window treatment manufacturers are coming up with new ways to cater to that preference.
Adding channels along the window edges when specifying a roller shade has been found to be a huge aid when it comes to helping prevent light leakage. When choosing, there are multiple options, so we bring you the three different kinds that Quiltcraft offers and a few tips so that you can make an educated decision next time you specify roller shade channels.
“L” Channel
Use: Minimizes light penetration while providing guests’ shade forgiveness
Notes: Most commonly used as a sill channel but, can also be side channel.
Avoid: When complete light capture is required (in meeting rooms, etc.).
“U” Channel - Outside Mount
Use: Used for absolute blackout in room.
Notes: Ensures complete light capture by encapsulating shade.
Avoid: Common for shade to come out of channel and often require property to adjust.
“U” Channel - Inside Mount
Use: Can function for either sill or side channels.
Notes: Some light capturing by encapsulating shade inside window.
Avoid: Common for shade to come out of channel and often require property to adjust.
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