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WINDOW-PRO Digest for Sunday, September 20, 2009.

1. RE: window-pro digest: September 14, 2009
2. Buy American? Finally?!
3. Solutions for angled windows?
4. Doorway Retractable Screens
5. F/R Casements?
6. Arch top sheers texas
7. Fabulous & Free CEUs offered by Hunter Douglas

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Subject: RE: window-pro digest: September 14, 2009
From: "John Scifres" <john.scifres@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:55:34 -0500
X-Message-Number: 1

Looking for a window shade product that provides a view to the outside but
blocks the view from the outside in. My client would like a product designed
for that purpose without having to worry about lighting scenarios providing
privacy as you do with most shade products.

John Scifres
Grace Your Space Interiors

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Subject: Buy American? Finally?!
From: Alan Prostick <prostick@optonline.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:10:09 -0400
X-Message-Number: 2

A number of years ago, I started to send in comments about the folly
of purchasing Chinese shades, hardware, components, shutters, etc. ,
instead of keeping US citizens at work producing them. Well, a lot of
you thought it was all one big yuck, and thoughtfully provided me with
words of wisdom on the matter. Words on my need to "evolve", "adjust
to the new realities", and how we never made our money providing
window coverings to the middle class US factory worker anyway (wildly
untrue, and a moot point anyway since we have also recently seen the
flight of the high paid white collar worker's jobs to India, Russia,
and other countries).

So now that certain "inconvenient business realities" have rudely
stepped into plain view, I thought that  some of you might be
interested in reading Roger Simmermaker's commentary on our
President's actions to protect the US Tire Industry. For "Tires" feel
free to substitute the words, Shutters, Shade Cloth, Woven Wood
Material, Drapery Hardware, Textiles, Wood Slats, etc.

http://bit.ly/NdAcv

Ballance of trade deficits, and unemployment are subjects that are
both such a  hoot that I'm sure some of you will just die laughing !

Alan Prostick

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Subject: Solutions for angled windows?
From: "Judy" <Judy@blinds-of-all-kinds.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:35:27 -0500
X-Message-Number: 3

I have a customer that has angled windows in their offices. The windows are 
at about a 30 degree or more angle, with the top of the window angled in 
towards the room. They currently have the miniblinds with the wire running 
down both sides to hold it in place if they raise or lower the blind. They 
are wanting to switch to solar shades. Does anyone know of a way/company 
that can make this work? I called Insolroll (I use them because they have a 
good product and I got tired of dealing with MechoShade!) and the guy at 
Insolroll said they have never had an application such as that and had no 
suggestions for me. So, before I nix the idea to my customer, I thought I 
would run it past all you folks out there that subscribe to this (great!) 
site. Thanks!

Judy/Blinds of All Kinds
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Subject: Doorway Retractable Screens
From: Sal DiBenedetto <iduwindows@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:30:46 -0400
X-Message-Number: 4

I'm looking for a wholesale manufacturer of QUALITY retractable screens for
front doors back doors (do they make them for larger sliding doors
windows?)  Are they custom made to our measurements or pre-made with
standard and adjustable sizes?

Thank you

Sal DiBenedetto / 615-812-8494
www.iduwindows.com

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Subject: F/R Casements?
From: "Rhea" <rhean@consolidated.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:03:34 -0400
X-Message-Number: 5

Hello,

I was hoping for some assistance. Does anyone know of a fabric company that
carries F/R Casements? There are not many out there anymore.

Also, can anyone direct me to a website or company that specializes in
"eco-friendly" or "Green" window covering products. It can be a fabric
supplier, or hard window treatment supplier. Does anyone have any
recommendations for promoting yourself as an "eco-friendly" supplier??

Thank you in advance for your assitance.

Rhea Nicotra
Bishops, Inc.
Woman Certified Enterprise

"The Will of God will never lead you
where the Grace of God cannot keep you"

"The Total Look in Custom Window Treatments
and Decor for the Home"

Call: 412-821-3333    X11
112 Sherman Ave.
Pgh., Pa. 15209

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Subject: Arch top sheers texas
From: "T. Scott Stose" <installernow@aol.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:07:30 -0400
X-Message-Number: 6

Do any Window Pro's know of a company out of Texas that use to make star burst sheers on
fixed frames to snap into arches and also they could make star burst rectangles too.? If they are
no longer around I will work with any reputable fabricator.

Thanks Pro's!

T. Scott Stose
Interior
Installations
International
Incorporated
410 729-2694 Voice
410 262-3741 Cell
P.O. Box 541
Odenton, MD.  21113
USA
InstallerNow@aol.com

Shipping Address:
1068 Overcrest Drive
Crownsville, MD  21032

Correspondence and Billing:
P.O. Box 541
Odenton, MD  21113

Freight Address:
Mallary Carpet and Flooring
823 Elkridge Landing Rd.
Linthicum, MD  21090
410 850-0707 Celeste

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Subject: Fabulous & Free CEUs offered by Hunter Douglas
From: Rory McNeil <Rory@Tech-Styles.net>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:09:42 -0700
X-Message-Number: 7

Hi Pros

Judith Clark asked me to forward this email;

Fabulous & Free CEUs  offered by Hunter Douglas

ASID & IFDA Design Resource Fair
September 25th  --   San Ramon Marriott
2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583

Festive One-Day event
12:00 - 7:00 PM
Introducing Exciting New Lines from
Local Vendors and our ASID Industry Partners
Thanks to a generous offer by Hunter Douglas
3 great CEU classes (.015@) offered for FREE

Tasty Food!
Live Music by Music Exchange!
Raffle Prizes!

12:00 - 1:30  Marketing Yourself in This New Economy
by Brad Haan of IS Marketing CEU

2:00 - 3:30  How to Develop a Dymamic Portfolio
by Brad Haan of IS Marketing CEU

4:00 - 5:30  Design, Light and Color
by Kim Kiner of Hunter Douglas CEU

5:30 - 7:00  Home Automation
by Justin Johnston of Twilight Sounds (not CEU certified)

Free admission: ASID, IFDA members, & Students
$20 for non-members
Come early!  CEUs are first come - first serve!

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