Hi everyone. I'm working on a small pro-bono project and we're looking to find some kind of mecho-shade knock-off system, or a cheaper version of them, basically.
We need the multiple screening options (maybe 2 at a minimum -- 100% opaque, and 50% opaque or so) and mechanization, but don't need automatic controls, or light-sensors, or anything more than that.
Hunter Douglas is alright.. I work on a lot of education buildings.. higher ed and lower ed.. and we always have to spec. at least a couple different companies. We typically use Mecho as the basis of design and it seems 9 times out of 10 they get the job. I am not sure there is too much of a price difference between them.. they all sort of have the same products.
they used a mecho-shade-esque system at one of my old offices and let's just say--it wasn't pretty. many issues with quality and install--if at all possible-i would try to negotiate with mecho to find a product that can fit into your budget...weighing the cost of replacing the less expensive wannabe in a few years vs. getting bang for your buck, that is my humble opinion...
Whoa just poked my head into this old resuscitated thread and found it was my own. From 9 years ago! And that was even after the years I spent here under my original username. Damn.
Anyway I STILL need these rec'ys do thanks for the heads up on Insolrol!
Ha nope but as it happens back in the day we had found a good knockoff shade company out in San Diego area and now they've gone out of biz. The question keeps coming up on project after project... everyone wants their cheap shades!
I am a BIG fan of Insolroll. But like any product - install must be done correctly. I work in the hospitality side and they have some great solutions for some very interesting problems. Again, the install is the most important part - and Insolroll has a better product for on-site adjustability.
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reasonable mechoshade knock-off?
Hi everyone. I'm working on a small pro-bono project and we're looking to find some kind of mecho-shade knock-off system, or a cheaper version of them, basically.
We need the multiple screening options (maybe 2 at a minimum -- 100% opaque, and 50% opaque or so) and mechanization, but don't need automatic controls, or light-sensors, or anything more than that.
Any hints for where to look?
Thanks!
i don't know about pricing, but Draper, Rollease and hunter douglas... Arcat.com is a decent place to find products.
Have you used any of those before? Any experience regarding reliability, maintenance, etc?
Hunter Douglas is alright.. I work on a lot of education buildings.. higher ed and lower ed.. and we always have to spec. at least a couple different companies. We typically use Mecho as the basis of design and it seems 9 times out of 10 they get the job. I am not sure there is too much of a price difference between them.. they all sort of have the same products.
they used a mecho-shade-esque system at one of my old offices and let's just say--it wasn't pretty. many issues with quality and install--if at all possible-i would try to negotiate with mecho to find a product that can fit into your budget...weighing the cost of replacing the less expensive wannabe in a few years vs. getting bang for your buck, that is my humble opinion...
try this place; http://www.theshadestore.com/
Thanks for the Shade Store recommendation. Just what I was looking for!
We have used Insolroll a few times when MechoShade was not in the budget. It was satisfactory.
Anyway I STILL need these rec'ys do thanks for the heads up on Insolrol!
damn son. 9 years and you still ain’t got your shit together. One too many header in youth soccer?
what’s wrong with Home Depot?
Draper is a great alternative. It looks very similar and is more competitive.
J Geiger makes a very clean looking shade system. The motor is inside of the shade tube--not sure if this is unique or not.
I am a BIG fan of Insolroll. But like any product - install must be done correctly. I work in the hospitality side and they have some great solutions for some very interesting problems. Again, the install is the most important part - and Insolroll has a better product for on-site adjustability.
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