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Graber Insignia™ 1” Aluminum Blinds

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Graber Insignia™ 1” mini blinds are an affordable choice to bring a modern look to any room.

  • Graber Insignia™ mini blinds are created from high quality Alcoa aluminum.
  • Over 40 timeless colors available provide color coordination for any atmosphere.
  • Graber Insignia™ mini blinds available height ranges from 6” to 108” while width ranges from 5.5” to 120” and slat size of 1”.

Graber provides a high quality finish making Graber Insignia™ mini blinds dust/stain resistant for easy cleaning and maintenance. Graber Insignia™ mini blinds include a 2 slat valance, 1”x1” steel head rail for greater durability, and color-coordinated hardware.

Specialty options include:

  • Cutouts ideal for unusually shaped windows.
  • multiple blinds on one head rail ideal for large windows and sliding glass doors.

Insignia™ mini blinds are operated using the wand tilt system. Bring Graber Insignia 1” mini blinds to your home or office.

Traditions Shutters by Graber

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Major Blinds of Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond and all of Greater Puget Sound is your resource for all Graber Traditions Shutters.

These beautiful all-wood shutters are available with an assortment of classic paints and stains or an absolutely limitless selection of custom colors. Graber Traditions Wood Shutters are as sensible as they are sentimental. Graber Shutters are made exclusively from North American hardwoods. Our Shutter manufacturing process puts preservation of our natural resources first by practicing sound forestry techniques, and recycling sawdust and wood shavings. Graber custom Shutters can be enhanced with a wide assortment of options and upgrades to create a look of unsurpassed elegance and natural beauty.

Here is additional information regarding these wonderful shutters:

Louver Sizes:

Four Wood Shutter louver sizes available. 1 1/4″ and 2 1/2″ sizes offer traditional styling. 3 1/2″ offers more visibility and light control than a smaller louver. 4 1/2″ provides the greatest amount of visibility through open louvers and looks most proportionate in larger windows.

Hide-A-Tilt™ Hidden Tilt:

Offers the tilt mechanism in the back of the Shutter panel, eliminating the traditional tilt bar to create an unobstructed view and clean appearance.

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Shutter Frames:

Four frame styles available to accommodate virtually any window regardless of shape or size. Select from L-Frame, Z-Frame, Sill Frame or Hang Strips.

Bi-Fold Panels:

Bi-fold Shutter panels are popular for large windows, patio doors or sliding glass doors. Panels are hinged together and fold like an accordion.

Bypass Panels:

Ideal for patio doors, individual or paired shutter panels slide past each other, revealing the outside view.

Cafe Panels:

Maintain privacy while covering the lower half of any window.

Major Blinds is the premier window treatment installer and Graber Blinds dealer in the greater Puget Sound region. For all your window treatment needs, please contact Rich at Major Blinds.

How Do I Dress My Windows II

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

High Windows:

Many bedrooms and most basement rooms present high window, or a narrow strip of windows. To best dress these panes, think about the other elements in the room. For instance, if you place a piece of furniture under the window, a fitted covering such as shutters, shades or blinds will stay out of the way of the furnishings. For custom blind, shutter or shade installation in bellevue, seattle and most of the greater Puget Sound Area contact Major Blinds.

Casement Windows:

Standard casement windows swing out, and can be treated similarly to a single window. There is one special consideration in a casement’s case, however. The covering you choose should mount on the outside so that it falls over the windows cranking mechanism.

French Doors:

Although an architectural asset, French Doors can be tough to treat. They combine the problems of outfitting in-swinging casement windows with those of covering sliding glass doors. The solutions? For a look that won’t interfere with the architecture, mount blinds or shades on each door.

Palladian or Oddly Shaped Windows:

Shapely windows have long been used to add drama to a home’s design, in traditional architecture as well as in the most up-to-the-minute construction. The trick to treating these special panes is to flow with the curve – or bend with the angle – of the opening. Where privacy and light control are needed, custom fitted shades or blinds will do the trick with altering the window’s shape. For custom blind installation, contact Major Blinds.

2” Designer Vinyl Blinds

Monday, November 24th, 2008

Graber 2” mini designer vinyl blinds are an ideal choice for areas with frequent amounts of high humidity like bathrooms or kitchens. Graber 2” Designer mini blinds are created from moisture resistant vinyl and require minimal care. With over 70 colors to choose from and a plethora of styles Graber 2” Designer vinyl mini blinds are ideal for any décor. Graber 2” Designer Vinyl mini blinds range in height of 10” to 108” and width of 9” to 102” while slat size is 2”. Specialty options include cut outs ideal for unusual window shapes or working around obstacles or multiple blinds one head rail ideal for large windows and sliding glass doors. Cornices available Noble Wood Cornice 5.5” or 7.5” and Regal Cornice for a dramatic look 5.5” and 7.5”. Valances available are Standard Valance, Double valance, 4” Curved Wood Valance and 4” Classic Wood Valance.

Insignia™ 1” Aluminum Blinds

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Graber Insignia™ 1” mini blinds are an affordable choice to bring a modern look to any room. Graber Insignia™ mini blinds are created from high quality Alcoa aluminum. Over 40 timeless colors available provide color coordination for any atmosphere. Graber Insignia™ mini blinds available height ranges from 6” to 108” while width ranges from 5.5” to 120” and slat size of 1”. Graber provides a high quality finish making Graber Insignia™ mini blinds dust/stain resistant for easy cleaning and maintenance. Graber Insignia™ mini blinds include a 2 slat valance, 1”x1” steel head rail for greater durability, and color-coordinated hardware. Specialty options include cutouts ideal for unusually shaped windows and multiple blinds on one head rail ideal for large windows and sliding glass doors. Insignia™ mini blinds are operated using the wand tilt system. Bring Graber Insignia 1” mini blinds to your home or office.

Graber Classics 1″ Aluminum Blinds

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

Graber Classics 1” mini blinds are created from reliable 6 gauge aluminum with a sturdy steal head rail. Graber Classic 1” mini blinds feature a distinctive two slat valance. The unique Graber finish leaves the surface of the slats smooth and dust resistant allowing for easy maintenance and cleaning. Over 50 timeless colors are available for Graber Classics 1” mini blinds to match any decor. Graber Classics 1” mini blinds possible width ranges from 12” to 142” and height from 12” to 126”. Specialty options provided by Graber include cutouts ideal for unique or hard fit shapes and multiple blinds on one head rail ideal for large windows or sliding glass doors. Operational system options are cord tilt or wand tilt. Graber Classics 1” mini blinds are the economic choice.

Graber Performance Supreme 1″ Aluminum Blinds

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Graber Performance Supreme 1” aluminum mini blinds offer the versatility of a mini blind with the specialization of privacy slats available only in 1” slat size blinds. Graber Performance Supreme 1” mini blinds are created from sturdy 8-guage aluminum and finished with stain/scratch resistant finish. Graber’s unique finish leaves blinds dust free and easy to clean. Graber Performance Supreme 1” mini blinds possible width ranges from 6” to 142” while height is 6” to 126”. With over 100 different colors available Graber Performance Supreme 1” mini blinds compliment any décor. Graber Performance Supreme 1” mini blinds feature head rails and hidden brackets with color coordinated hardware.

Specialty features available for Graber Performance Supreme 1” mini blinds include cutouts ideal for unique window shapes and multiple blinds on one head rail ideal for large windows. Operation system options provided for Graber Performance Supreme 1” mini blinds include cordless lift system or wand tilt. Bring Graber Performance Supreme 1” mini blinds to your home or office.

Learn More About Energy Efficient Window Treatments

Friday, November 7th, 2008

As energy costs rise during the winter heating season, you’re always looking for ways to cut costs while keeping your rooms cozy and comfortable. While all window treatments can provide some insulation, installing more energy-efAs energy costs rise during the winter heating season, you’re always looking for ways to cut costs while keeping your rooms cozy and comfortable. While all window treatments can provide some insulation, installing more energy-efficient types of window treatments – such as cellular shades, solar shades, real wood blinds and vertical blinds — can be a cost-effective way to save money on your utility bill — no matter how cold it gets this winter (and they’ll keep your rooms cooler next summer, too)!

When you’re deciding what type of window treatment you want in your home — and energy conservation is a major factor in your decision — you may be overwhelmed by terms like R-value, shading coefficient, UV transmittance and more.

Here’s what they all mean:

R-Value rates the effectiveness of a window covering at preventing energy from flowing to the outside. The higher the R-Value number, the more insulation it provides.

Shading Coefficient measures the heat going through the window when the window treatment is used versus the heat gain through a bare window. The lower the shading coefficient, the better the heat reduction.

UV Transmittance measures a window covering’s effectiveness at preventing ultra violet rays from entering an interior. The percentage ratings indicate the amount of possible UV rays that actually penetrate the window covering into the interiors. The lower the UV percentage, the more protection it provides.

Solar Transmittance is the percentage of solar energy allowed to pass through the window covering.

Solar Reflectance is the percentage of solar energy absorbed by the window covering.

Visual Transmittance is the amount of light you can actually see with the naked eye.

Sound Absorption (Noise Reduction Coefficient ) is the amount of reflected sound absorbed by the window covering. The greater the coefficient, the greater the sound absorption.

Additional Tips for Energy Efficiency

Install a programmable thermostat

Weatherproof windows and doors

Turn off lights when you leave the room

Insulate exteriors & interiors

Change furnace filters, sweep chimney annually, turn down the water heater

Fire up your fireplace.

Graber Micro Supreme 1/2″ Aluminum Blinds

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Graber Micro Supreme 1/2” mini blinds are an ideal solution for any window cover need. With over 50 different distinct colors to choose from, other decorative touches and the delightfully unusual 1/2” slat size any décor statement is possible. Graber Micro Supreme 1/2” mini blinds are made from sturdy 6-guage aluminum. Graber Micro Supreme 1/2 mini blinds use a horizontal orientation. The superior light control and privacy provided by Graber Micro Supreme 1/2” mini blinds allows for only the desired amount of transparency to be achieved. Specialty options include cut outs ideal for non-traditional window shapes and multiple blinds on one head rail perfect for large windows and sliding glass doors. Graber Micro Supreme 1/2” mini blinds use a wand tilt operating system. Graber’s unique finish leaves these mini blinds scratch/stain resistant and dust free. Included features include light blocking head rail, hidden brackets and color-coordinated cords.