Motorized Window Treatment Overview Revision 7/31/2013 Sales/Support: Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Web / Catalog: Training: 800-282-8864 [email protected] www.worthingtondistribution.com www.worthingtonu.com Why Motorize Window Treatments 1 2 3 4 8 9 5 6 7 10 11 • The average home has 17 windows • That is 17 opportunities to sell a motorized window treatment Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Why Motorize Window Treatments • Let’s face it …… Motorized Window Treatments Are Cool! • Use emotion in the sale: high tech and great looking • Treatment control can be incorporated with scenes • The motion reminds customers of their automation every day Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Why Motorize Window Treatments • Every window is a sales opportunity, especially hard-to-reach Window Coverings Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Why Motorize Window Treatments • Controlling natural lighting is important for home entertainment Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Why Motorize Window Treatments • Control Natural Light • Dimmers and Switches Control Artificial Light • Integrate Motorization with lighting technologies or controllers for total lighting control Open View 1 View 2 Close Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Why Motorize Window Treatments • Energy Management • Light colors reflect light, dark colors absorb heat • Even thin fabrics increase windows insulation value • Drapery can be effective at reducing drafts Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Why Motorize Window Treatments • Protect furniture and reduce glare • UV light exposure fades furniture, paintings, walls, and floor coverings Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Why Motorize Window Treatments • Security and privacy • Close shades when the house is unoccupied to increase security and reduce energy demands • Provide a customer the ability to provide instant privacy Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Choosing the Correct Window Treatment Roller Shades Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Honeycomb Shades Drapery Blinds Roller / Solar Shades • Roller Shades • The most popular motorized treatment • Blackout – Great for home theater • Transparent and translucent fabrics • Things to consider in a fabric • Color • Darker colors are easier to see through • Openess of the fabric (%) • Style of the weave Transparent Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Translucent Blackout Honeycomb Shades • Honeycomb Shades • Cell options control transparency and insulation • Single-Cell • Allows daylight to disperse into the room evenly • Double-Cell • Allows some light filtering into the room • Room Darkening • Block daylight from entering space Single-cell Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Double-cell Room Darkening Drapery • Motorized Drapery Tracks • Light Filtering • Room Darkening • Reduce drafts • The best solution for covering sliding glass doors • Fabric provided by the homeowner Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Tilt Blinds • Blinds • Variable Light Filtering • Room Darkening • Retrofit tilt motors for 2” blinds Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Next Step • Once you have chosen the type of motorized treatment you would like to quote, return to www.worthingtondistribution.com/shades • Each treatment type has a presentation that outlines all of the information you need for measuring, quoting and installing a motorized window treatment Roller Shades Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Honeycomb Shades Drapery Blinds Code and Insurance • Always Follow • • • • • National Code State Code Local Code National Electric Code (NEC) When No Code Exists the Code Defaults to the NEC • Licensing and Insurance • What are the Licenses Required? • Are Employees Covered for Electrical and other Trade Work? Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission Worthington Distribution • Worthington Distribution Can Provide • Product • Competitive Pricing • Great Stocking Levels • Tafton, PA Richard Scholl President Debbie Scholl Customer Service • Knowledgeable, Helpful Staff • Training • Worthington University • On-Line Training Richie Scholl VP, Technical Sales Tom Morgan VP, Worthington University Nolan Male Technical Support Steve Hoh Technical Support Tricia Seybold Customer Service Manager • Technical Support • System Design Support Property of Worthington Distribution. May Not Be Reproduced Without Permission 800-282-8864 Barry Hampe Technical Support