Security shades, protection at a touch.
Roll down security shades for windows, doors and patio openings, made to measure, operated by hand or by motor, and out of sight when they are raised.
Roll down security shades that protect windows and doors, then disappear when raised.
Security shades give a house or a business something ordinary window coverings cannot: a physical barrier across the opening. A curtain of interlocking slats lowers along tracks at either side of the window or door and closes it completely. Raised, it rolls into a slim housing above the opening and leaves the glass and the view entirely clear.
They earn their keep every day, not only when you are away. Lowered against the afternoon sun, they keep heat and glare out of the room and protect furnishings from fading. They soften the noise of the street, darken a bedroom fully and give complete privacy at night.
Each one is made for the opening it protects. We measure the window or door, advise on where the housing and tracks should sit so that they suit the architecture, and help you choose a finish that blends with the frames and trim. Operation can be by hand or by a quiet motor with a wall switch, remote or app, so that several shades may be closed together when you leave the house or retire for the night.
From selection to installation.
Consultation
We begin with the room itself: how it is used, where the light falls through the day and what you would like the windows to do.
Selection
Fabrics, materials, finishes and hardware are chosen together, so the treatment suits both the architecture and the furnishings.
Measure and Make
Every opening is measured precisely and each treatment is made to that measure, never adapted from a stock size.
Installation
Our installers fit and adjust every treatment, so it hangs true, operates smoothly and is finished properly.
Security Shades: common questions.
What are security shades?
Security shades are roll down coverings made of interlocking slats, usually aluminum, which travel in tracks at each side of a window or door. Lowered, they close the opening and make the glass far harder to reach. Raised, they roll into a compact housing above the opening and are barely noticed.
Can security shades be motorized?
Yes. They can be operated by hand or fitted with a motor and controlled by wall switch, remote or app, singly or as a group. We will also advise on a manual override, so that a shade can still be raised or lowered during a power outage.
Do security shades help with heat, light and noise?
They do. Lowered, they block direct sun and glare, help to keep a room cooler, darken it for sleep and reduce noise from outside, which is why many people use them daily and not only for protection.
Can security shades be fitted to bedroom windows?
Yes, with care. Building codes in Los Angeles and elsewhere in California require a bedroom to keep a window or door that can be opened from the inside for emergency escape. A security shade over that opening must therefore have an approved release that works from the inside without a key. We will go through this with you at the consultation.
Transform your space with custom solutions
Tell us about your windows and the way you live with them. We will guide you from selection to installation.
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