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Roller Shades are a fast-growing option in the window treatment industry, and Sanford Verticals is your source for high-quality shades. Our selection includes a variety of fabric options, including high-performance, sustainable, decorative, and privacy fabrics. With cordless and chain options, as well as 3″ and 4″ square or curved facias, our shades are not only stylish but also safe and functional. Get the perfect combination of beauty and efficiency with Sanford Verticals’ Roller Shades.

This post was updated on May 24th, 2023


Roller Shades Key Features

  • 3” and 4” square or curved facias
  • Available with cassette
  • Cordless (no cassette)
  • Optional side and bottom channels
  • Fabric-wrapped bottom rails
  • Inside and outside mount applications
  • Minimal light gap

Shade Fabrics

  • High-performance fabrics
  • Sustainable fabrics
  • Decorative fabrics
  • Conventional fabrics
  • Privacy fabrics

Roller Shades Fabric Colors

Light Colors:

  • Higher Solar Reflectance (Rs)
  • Lower Solar Absorptance (As)
  • Higher Visible Transmittance (VLT)
  • Lower Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
  • Reduce heat gain for increased energy efficiency
  • Transmit more natural light into interior spaces

Dark Colors:

  • Lower Solar Reflectance (Rs)
  • Higher Solar Absorptance (As)
  • Lower Visible Transmittance (VLT)
  • Higher Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
  • Transmit less natural light into interior spaces
  • Reduce glare and maximize visual comfort
  • Provide less visible reflectance allowing your eye to look past the shade for clean and crisp views

Thermal Factors

  • Solar reflectance
  • Percentage of solar energy reflected back out from the fabric.
  • Solar absorptance
  • Percentage of solar energy absorbed by the fabric.
  • Solar transmittance
  • Percentage of solar energy passing through the fabric.

Heat Blockage Factors

System Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

Indicates how effective a glazing unit is at blocking heat from solar energy. The lower the SHGC coefficient, or the higher the SHGC percent improvement when using fabric in combination with common window units, the greater the protection from heat gain.

Optical Factors:

Visible light transmittance percentage of visible light that passes through the fabric. Lower values indicate greater reduction.

Operation Types

Cordless Roller Shades

Sanford Verticals offers a Safe Assured roller shade system. This is one of the most crucial steps in child-proofing a home by eliminating all cords. Cassette Maximum width: 96” Minimum Width: 18”

Chain

Standard for all roller shades – Color-coordinating plastic high-density chains. All chain-operated shades are fabricated with child-safe tension devices which satisfy the recommendations set forth by the American National Standard Institute for child safety.

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Sanford Verticals is a family-owned and operated window treatment company in Central Florida, with a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service and high-quality products. The company culture is built on the values of integrity, honesty, and hard work. The team is dedicated to creating beautiful and functional window treatments that will enhance the look and feel of any home, while providing a personal touch and a seamless experience for the customer. Feel free to navigate our service area map in Central Florida.

The company is also focused on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. The team is composed of skilled professionals who work together to achieve common goals and to provide the best service to their customers. The company prides itself on being a reliable and trusted source for window treatments in the Sanford area and they are dedicated to meeting the specific needs of each customer.

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    May 16, 2023

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    April 16, 2023
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    May 26, 2023

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    March 27, 2022
  • The entire experience with Andrew (Owner) and Sanford Verticals from the first meeting to completion of the project is A++. They are professional, courteous, and dependable. They deliver quality and... read more

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    March 16, 2023
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    March 27, 2022
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    May 16, 2023

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    February 16, 2023

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    July 12, 2023
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    February 16, 2023
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    June 2, 2023
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    May 16, 2023
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