Our traditional roller shades are of affordable quality and consist of opaque, translucent or transparent fabrics that roll up and down around an aluminium tube using a chain mechanism. They are installed on the frame or inside the frame of the opening window or door using two lateral brackets.
Benefits:
- Ease of use
- Numerous options
- Sophisticated and simple design
Aleo™ roller shade
Our Aleo™ roller shade is equipped with a system allowing for effortless raising and lowering also ideal for larger shades! In addition to its exclusive operating system, Aleo™ has a unique sleek and modern design which is opened to many customizations such as choosing to have the Aleo™ with an open roll or with a cassette covered or not with a choice of fabrics.
Benefits:
- Lite-Lift®
- Exclusive design with numerous options
- Can be lowered from the bottom bar
- Increased durability
- Easy installation
Controls Overview
Quality, service and support
Manual, motorized, automated and integrated controls systems are a vital component of our service. Choosing the right control solution can be very complex as there could be many conflicting variables within your project to consider: the size, location and number of glazed surfaces and their orientation as well as the purposing of the building, the number of separate zones within the structure, its latitudinal location, its daily regime, etc.
Residential controls and integration support
Our control systems are easily integrated with all home automation systems and manual override is possible via wall switch, hand-held transmitter, or virtual switch on desktop computer.
Lite-Lift® System
Altex uses several systems for most of its shades but is proud to have developed the Lite-Lift® for its Aleo™. Our Lite-lift® enables an easy handling of the raise and lowering of the shade, whatever its size is. In addition, it has enhanced durability and can be pull from its bottom bar.
Fabrics
Transparent
Visibility and Subdued Luminosity
If you are looking for visibility and full luminosity then our transparent fabrics are for you. Without being too heavy, transparent shades are great to add some warm atmosphere into your room!
Uses and benefits of a transparent fabric include:
- Filters light while providing an attenuated exterior view
- Reduces reflections and glare from computer and television screens
- Reduces fading of interior furnishings
- Acts as a thermal insulator
- Easy maintenance
Translucent
Privacy and Luminosity
Translucent fabrics are an ideal way to optimize the lighting of your room. It can enhance the natural light of a small room but also provides some level of intimacy: ideal for a bathroom!
Uses and benefits of a translucent fabric include:
- Filters light
- Provides privacy at night and day
- Reduces reflections and glare from computer and television screens
- PVC free
- Acts as thermal insulator
- Easily maintained
Opaque
Darkness and Privacy
Our opaque fabrics are an ideal choice whether you seek privacy or to block sunlight in your bedroom.
Uses and benefits of an opaque fabric include:
- Blocks light
- Provides privacy at night and day
- Prevents fading of interior furnishings
- Acts as thermal insulator
Ambio®
Luminosity, Privacy and Visibility
Our Ambio® fabrics are an optimal choice if you seek a sophisticated and trendy look while having all the benefits of the different kinds of fabrics. With fabrics composed of transparent and translucent strips, the Ambio® can provide you with privacy, visibility and luminosity: the best of multi-functionality!
Uses and benefits of an Ambio® fabric include:
- Filters light and can be adjusted to provide a subdued view, or to provide privacy
- Night and day privacy varies according to fabric adjustment
- Reduces reflections and glare on computer and television screens
- Reduces fading of interior furnishings
- Acts as a thermal insulator
- PVC free
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SunProject® — Now Part of Altex
SunProject™ is a brand name most recognized for its reliability and distinctive, elegant design. Our systems provide a complete program: solar shading systems, room darkening shades for increased privacy and systems for blackout conditions to accommodate audio-visual presentations. We serve both the commercial and residential market and our product range includes roller shades, vertical blinds, sliding panel systems and Alumatek® shutters. We also offer customized solutions for special or unique applications including skylights.
SunProject™ provides three different models of interior roller shades – Moduline®, Deko® and Tekno®. Each group addresses a broad range of applications with new levels of sophistication and versatility.
Our technically advanced shading system is recognized as the industry benchmark for quality and performance shading systems. The options include a variety of European designed systems. These options include system fascias or enclosed cassettes, side channels, tandem shades (multi banded).
SunProject’s quality hardware, such as the patented and effortless Lite-Lift®mechanism, advanced motorized technology and automated controls and systems are the reasons why many architects and designers specify SunProject™ Shading Systems.
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Tekno®
A state of the art roller shading system is available in different control options, these include the Lite-Lift®, crank, and Elektra motorized option. It is available in a comprehensive range of shading options and innovative design solutions. Tekno® comes with an architectural-designed HP bracket system for a contemporary appearance and the slimmest of all cassettes at 70mm. Tekno® also offers a complete line of side channels to suit different applications, such as room darkening or for increased solar control solutions. Although designed for interior use, the versatility of the Tekno® system accommodates exterior applications.
Deko®
A contemporary roller shade system designed for residential and commercial use where a slim profile is required. It is available in an open roll or in a sleek slim line 73mm European designed cassette. The cassette is offered in square or curved profile.
Deko®’s design adds sophistication and a decorative appeal to any environment. Control options include the Lite-Lift® lifting mechanism and a variety of motorized Elektra options such as battery, low voltage and radio controlled motors all of which can be easily integrated into any home automation system.
Moduline®
Moduline® is a durable, versatile system, designed for the Commercial market, but it fits some residential applications. It is available as an open roll or fascia and can accommodate single or tandem shades, where one control operates multiple shade bands in unison. This System can adapt to a variety of side channels for room darkening capabilities; it is available in three different bracket sizes that accommodate small to large shades. Control options include the Lite-Lift® operating mechanism and motorized Elektra version. Moduline® is a modular component system, which allows for easy on site adjustments or can be delivered as an assembled unit by integrating a shade holder for easy installation. The shade holder also acts as a back fascia.
Controls Overview
Quality, service and support
At Altex, we not only offer best-in-class, high performance products and solutions, we also provide excellent customer service and technical support. Manual, motorized, automated and integrated controls systems are a vital component of our service. Choosing the right control solution can be very complex as there could be many conflicting variables within your project to consider: the size, location and number of glazed surfaces and their orientation as well as the purposing of the building, the number of separate zones within the structure, its latitudinal location, its daily regime, etc.
Commercial controls and integration support
We work with architects, designers, engineers and lighting consultants to create the perfect standalone or integrated system. In order to ensure top quality service and customer satisfaction, we developed external partnerships with the lighting control, building management and curtain wall sectors.
We use a Building Envelope Control System called “Animeo” which offers the ability to centrally monitor and control all motorized applications (e.g. interior/exterior roller shading systems, venetian blinds and louver systems) on all building facades via a combination of timers, sun and wind tracking devices and weather sensors.
The system is easily integrated with other building automation systems (e.g. Johnson, Siemens, Honeywell) and manual override is possible with remote control wall switches or hand-held transmitter units.
Fabrics
Altex has an exclusive and comprehensive range of high performance shading fabrics that not only achieve high thermal protection against heat but enhance visual comfort and are aesthetically pleasing. All our shading fabrics are designed thin and light weight with a wide colour range, outstanding durability and excellent stability. Altex has developed a new lineEcoScreen® fabrics a PVC free, recyclable Sunscreen fabrics that harmonizes respect for the environment and the individual. EcoScreen® fabrics are available in a variety of densities including 8500P a special Privacy Weave which lets natural light into your environment while providing privacy, and the 8400M a high performance metalized reflective backing which acts as a heat shield in reducing solar heat gain.
These Eco friendly sustainable fabrics are specially designed to provide better view through the fabric but provide optimum solar protection.
More info at SunProject.com
For exterior heat control, see our solar screens. Browse our installation gallery or contact us for a free consultation.
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