Motorized Window Treatment Overview

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1 Motorized Window Treatment Overview Revision 7/31/2013 Sales/Support: Web / Catalog: Training:

2 Why Motorize Window Treatments The average home has 17 windows That is 17 opportunities to sell a motorized window treatment

3 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

4 Why Motorize Window Treatments Every window is a sales opportunity, especially hard-to-reach Window Coverings

5 Why Motorize Window Treatments Controlling natural lighting is important for home entertainment

6 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

7 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

8 Why Motorize Window Treatments Protect furniture and reduce glare UV light exposure fades furniture, paintings, walls, and floor coverings

9 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

10 Choosing the Correct Window Treatment Roller Shades Honeycomb Shades Drapery Blinds

11 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 Translucent Blackout

12 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 Double-cell Room Darkening

13 Drapery Motorized Drapery Tracks Light Filtering Room Darkening Reduce drafts The best solution for covering sliding glass doors Fabric provided by the homeowner

14 Tilt Blinds Blinds Variable Light Filtering Room Darkening Retrofit tilt motors for 2 blinds

15 Next Step Once you have chosen the type of motorized treatment you would like to quote, return to 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 Honeycomb Shades Drapery Blinds

16 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?

17 Worthington Distribution Worthington Distribution Can Provide Product Competitive Pricing Great Stocking Levels Tafton, PA Knowledgeable, Helpful Staff Training Worthington University On-Line Training Technical Support System Design Support Richie Scholl VP, Technical Sales Richard Scholl President Tom Morgan VP, Worthington University Debbie Scholl Customer Service Tricia Seybold Customer Service Manager Nolan Male Technical Support Steve Hoh Technical Support Barry Hampe Technical Support