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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My plantation shutters, brand new Blinds and motorized shades look amazing!!! Everything was as they said it would be!!! HIGHLY recommended!
Derek Janney
June 27, 2023
We highly recommend Andrew and his team. We ordered shutters, motorized and manual shades for our home. The quality and service exceeded our expectations. This is a family business... read more -and the owners personally perform every installation. They went out of their way to ensure that we were satisfied every step of the way. From start to finish they were super accommodating and very professional.
Kathy Poole
June 2, 2023
Very pleased with the work done. Would recommend them to all my friends. Thanks for a job well done.
Gradey Roberson
June 9, 2023
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We have been very pleased with Sanford Verticals. We had plantation shutters installed almost two years ago and the process was a breeze. Sanford Verticals walked us through all the... read more different customizations for the shutters and the shutters look great. We get tons of compliments and they have withstood cats and toddlers. Recently we decided to replace the windows in our house so we called Sanford Verticals to help us navigate removal and re-installation of our current shutters. Their customer service is amazing and I will definitely use them again if we ever move homes.
Rachel Enot
March 13, 2023
Andrew and Jim, are fantastic to work with. I do design work in the area and have worked with so many different companies from Hunter Douglas to Budget. ... read more They are by far the best in the business. So professional, and have great work ethics. When they say they are going to do something they do it. That is rare these days. They are truly the best! I cannot say enough great things about them. It is such a pleasure working with them.
Dana Keen
February 16, 2023
Loving our new shutters’. Great service, quality, and price! Our home feels even more homier!! Thank you for making our home beautiful
Grace Galarce
June 9, 2023
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First of all, Andrew spent a great deal of time going over all of the different products that would be complementary to my home, and was very patient with me,... read more because there were so many excellent selections; initially I couldn’t decide. I finally did. Andrew let me know when they would be coming to my home and they showed up on time and completed the job very quickly, without any items left behind. The service was excellent and I will continue to use them for all of my window covering needs!
Asenath Cassel
May 16, 2023
Installation was quick, prices were competitive and service was great! My new blinds look fantastic!
Davia Moss
February 16, 2023
Exceptional service! Prompt! Friendly! Experienced! Talented! I needed new vertical blinds for my new townhome sliders and odd shaped windows and placed a call to Sanford Verticals. Andrew... read more and David at Sanford Verticals surprised me with super customer service. So often mediocrity is all the customer service that one can expect, but not so with Andrew. He was attentive, easy to talk to, accommodating to our needs and very helpful. Andrew and his dad, David, have been in the business for a long time and really know their stuff. Anyone who uses Sanford Verticals won't be disappointed.
StayTrue2
February 16, 2023
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Andrew and James are the best, they furnished and installed plantation shutters in our new home and we are very pleased. We highly recommend them!
Jay Dougherty
May 16, 2023
Very professional experience. Arrived on time. Discussed all possible options and helped us make the right decision. Product and installation were both awesome. Highly recommended
john Valentine
February 16, 2023
Highly recommended!! Thorough explanations during the estimate process with my interests at heart. Showed up on time, on budget, with a perfect install. If I had more windows I’d use... read more them again in a heartbeat!
Christopher jette
April 16, 2023
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Amazing work done! Andrew, you guys did a great job and got us what exactly we were looking for. Very well knowledge and perfectionist. I'm so glad we went with... read more you guys! Definitely will be recommending you guys! 10/10
Jay Patel
December 16, 2022
Wasn't able to find what I needed in large name stores. Went Jim through Sanford Verticals and had an amazing experience. Love my blinds. Would highly recommend them.
Melissa Bonetti
April 16, 2023
This is the best investment we have made. High quality product at a great price. Not only were they professional but they got the job done quickly. I recommend them... read more to everyone.
Ivy Camacho
May 16, 2023
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Highly recommend Sanford Verticals to everyone and anyone looking for window treatment! They helped me out big time when I was in a pinch. I could not find the specific... read more type of blinds I needed anywhere locally. I reached out to Sanford Verticals and after a short phone call they found what I needed. Had them shipped to me and they were exactly what I expected, perfect! Great company with a great team working there!
Chris Micheli
May 16, 2023
Great people to work with. I recommend them to all my customers and they do excellent work!
Sanford Carpet and Flooring
April 16, 2023
We were referred to Sanford Verticals by friends we can trust and they did us right. From our first visit with Andrew, through installation and follow up, their service was... read more excellent. Andrew was informative and patient with us as we decided what was best for our needs. He anticipated our questions, answered them simply and helped us greatly through a decision process we weren't really looking forward to. We can highly recommend Sanford Verticals to anyone.
Willson McBurney
May 26, 2023
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Andrew and James of Sanford Verticals did a PHENOMENAL job installing our plantation shutters. They were professional, gregarious, and courteous. They stuck to the timeline they gave us,... read more and their expertise was evident in their attention to finite details. They have earned a repeat customer who will recommend them again and again. Their motto is, "Leave it better than how you found it." Mission accomplished! Rod and Kelly.
Rod Williams
May 26, 2023
Andrew was prompt and professional and walked us throw all of the blinds options and helped us pick out the right ones for each window. He was never pushy and... read more always had our interest top of mind. I also like being able to reach out to them for any other needs post-install.
Max VelDink
June 27, 2023
I highly recommend Sanford Verticals to anyone in the area looking for blinds. Andrew was a pleasure to work with. He and his company were very polite, diligent, and communicated... read more very well. The product is great quality and my blinds look great. I will definitely use this company again if I need blinds in the future.
Ashley Mikutel
May 27, 2022
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Everything looks great! Very professional service! ?
Paul Truong
March 16, 2023
Sanford Verticals did a great job. The plantation shutters they installed really added to the look of our home. Highly recommend this company.
Jackie Hamm
February 16, 2023
We can't say enough good things about Sanford Verticals. From inquiry through installation, they were extremely professional, customer service friendly and thorough. If you are contemplating shutters, do it! It's... read more worth the investment! You won't go wrong calling Sanford Verticals!!!
Aileen McManus
June 2, 2023
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Found them in everybody business magazines call them up and they gave me a quick appointment.and found a solution to my problem. I truly recommend them . I will not... read more use any other company .
Roxymariamd Delgado
February 16, 2023
I had plantation shutters and motorized blinds installed in my house. Sanford Verticals did an amazing job! They were very friendly and professional. Call Andrew. I could not be more... read more happy!
Michael Stanton
March 27, 2022
Honest and expert service. Came for an estimate on replacing a blind and offered to repair it without me even asking. Repaired it at no cost even though I offered... read more to pay. Honest about the costs and look of other blinds and shutters I was considering. Couldn’t ask for kinder, honest service. Highly recommended!
Info Account
April 16, 2023
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Quality customer service and quality product with a fair price - couldn't ask for anything more
Kathy
March 16, 2023
From the initial phone call through the consultation and installation, these guys were the personification of superb customer service, expertise, and professionalism. They care about the "details" and it shows... read more in the final results. I love my new plantation shutters!!! Thanks Sanford Verticals for making this a great experience. Bottom line, you cannot go wrong when choosing Sanford Verticals.
Leslie Gross
February 27, 2023
Andrew and his team are professional as well as courteous. He was in consistent contact with my family regarding the completion of work discussed. I definitely recommend Sanford Vertical to... read more anyone interested in having window treatments completed!
Avi9th
March 15, 2023
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Excellent service and quality product!
Laura Headley
June 2, 2023
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Andrew and Jim, are fantastic to work with. I do design work in the area and have worked with so many different companies from Hunter Douglas to Budget. ... read more They are by far the best in the business. So professional, and have great work ethics. When they say they are going to do something they do it. That is rare these days. They are truly the best! I cannot say enough great things about them. It is such a pleasure working with them.
Dana Keen
February 16, 2023
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Andrew and James of Sanford Verticals did a PHENOMENAL job installing our plantation shutters. They were professional, gregarious, and courteous. They stuck to the timeline they gave us,... read more and their expertise was evident in their attention to finite details. They have earned a repeat customer who will recommend them again and again. Their motto is, "Leave it better than how you found it." Mission accomplished! Rod and Kelly.
Rod Williams
May 26, 2023
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These gentlemen called to say they could come early. That’s right early, in Florida. They are experts in their field. Have no fear calling Sanford Blinds. You will be... read more delighted!
Linda Rinner
March 16, 2023
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Sanford Verticals did a great job. The plantation shutters they installed really added to the look of our home. Highly recommend this company.
Jackie Hamm
February 16, 2023
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Excellent service and a very professional team, love the way they took care of the minimal things. Highly recommend it, my husband and I are tremendously happy with our shutters,... read more our house looks so beautiful, thank you Andrew and Jim ?.
Rosita D'Martínez
March 27, 2022
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My family recently needed shades for a new home and all the corporate stores were disappointing and expensive. Sanford verticals had quality shades at an affordable price and we could... read more not be happier with their products and service.
Jenna Bonetti
May 26, 2023
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Came out same day I called, measured my windows, came back in 2 hours and installed 4 double windows with vertical blinds. Pleasant, helpful and very courteous. Explained the process... read more in detail. This company has my 5 stars of excellents
Sammy G Ginicola
February 16, 2023
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Andrew came out to measure all 17 windows and gave us a quote. A couple of weeks later, he and Jim came to install our plantation shutters. OMG, they are... read more amazing! Beautiful quality blinds! Perfectly installed! They look amazing! Highly recommended if you need window treatments! On time. Professional, courteous, and just excellent installation!!! My windows look fantastic!!!
Cat Simer
February 27, 2023
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Struck out at the big box stores Sanford verticals had everything we needed Jim was great to work with highly recommend
Paul B
April 16, 2023