In today’s distinctive homes, the demand for the “open” has architects and builders increasing the number of windows in their designs. Along with many benefits, however, come new problems that can be elegantly solved with Sivoia QED (Quiet Electronic Drive).

With Sivoia QED, you can adjust all the shades in your room instantly to banish harsh glare, protect your valuables from fading and enjoy an improved view outside. At the touch of a button, control an entire room or even a whole home full of roller shades, Roman shades or draperies. Tall, dramatic windows can expose your home to UV damage, energy losses and privacy concerns. Now, even two-story windows can be a convenient part of your overall lighting design.

Sivoia QED lets you recapture the benefit of every window in your home. Enhance privacy and peace of mind while protecting your furnishings and artwork from ultraviolet damage. Enjoy elegant transitions as Sivoia QED adjusts multiple shades or draperies, in exact union, and in perfect alignment. With sun filtering fabrics that you can adjust effortlessly, your home will be beautifully comfortable in any light. Regardless of how many windows you are controlling, Sivoia QED shades move smoothly and stop together for perfect alignment within 1/16” of an inch. The ultra-quiet movement of shades and draperies will help create the perfect retreat from your busy life. Wake up and let the sunshine in without getting out of bed. At the touch of a button, discreetly close the draperies to enjoy a movie or create the privacy of what you want, anytime.

Sivoia QED gives you compete control of shades and draperies with precision, reliability and elegance. With its built-in microprocessor, Sivoia QED provides superior performance and advanced features never available before. In 1961, Lutron introduced the world’s first electronic (solid-state) dimmer. From that point forward, Lutron innovations transformed the world of lighting controls. Today, with more than 75 utility and 40 design patents, and more than 10,000 products shipped to 80 countries worldwide, Lutron continues to lead the way with innovation and quality.

Silent Gliss is a multi-national company based in Bern, Switzerland. Silent Gliss International has plants throughout the world and is the industry leader in Europe and beyond. There are two fabrication facilities in North America, one in Atlanta, Georgia and the other in Toronto.

Silent Gliss was created of a group of engineers who, in the 1950's, designed the first truly whisper quiet, friction free drapery track. This was accomplished by using special plastic carriers running inside extruded aluminum tracks bonded with a special silicon finish. Since that time, Silent Gliss has focused on creating the highest quality hardware systems. Each part and component are fully engineered and tested to rigorous Swiss standards.

Silent Gliss is the most important supplier to Brading Specialty Shades, being able to fabricate custom shading systems for any application. Silent Gliss focuses on the top 10% of the consumer pyramid. Their exceptional selection of quality fabrics includes Mermet sunscreen material, 100% blackout textiles and exclusive 134" wide "Colorama" light filtering shade cloth. Aluminum extrusions are all low profile and available in white or clear anodized.

Brading can take each shade job to the "next level" with spray painting or powder-coat of all hardware to any custom colour. Silent Gliss incorporates 24-volt DC, 120-volt AC and 240-volt AC motors supplied by Micro Motor, Dunkermotoren and Somfy. A wide range of switches, infrared and radio remote controls compliment these motors.

Hunter Douglas is the worldwide industry leader in the design and innovation of window coverings.  For over two decades, Hunter Douglas has strived to create unique products of exceptional quality and durability.
From the creation of Duette in 1985 and Silhouette in 1992, Hunter Douglas is unmatched in their creativity and unique product range.  Other trend setting industry improvements include Vignette, the world’s first "rolling Roman Shade" as well as Luminette sheers and Pirouette.  The development of the highest quality battery operated motor system also provides automated options in several shade categories.

Hunter Douglas caters to all the segments of the market place.  From high quality horizontal "mini blinds" to vertical shades and roller blinds, entry-level applications are easily met with this fine line of basic products.

Applause cellular shades, Everwood composites blinds and Nantucket window shading are value priced versions of their higher end cousins.

State of the Art "ette" products such as Duette, Silhouette, Vignette, Luminette, Allouette and Pirouette are unique and unmatched in their designs and functionality.  Most Hunter Douglas shade products can be expected to last well over 15 years.

Hunter Douglas takes great pride in the quality and durability of their window shading systems.  All fabrics are made from 100% polyester.  Hardware systems are supplied in rust proof, custom painted aluminum.  Hunter has a greater fabric selection with matching colour coordinated hardware than any other supplier in the industry.

These special window shading products are designed to greatly reduce damaging ultraviolet light, control glare and allow for the adjustment of natural light.

Duette window shades are one of the best insulating window coverings available, reducing summer heat gain and winter heat loss by up to 78%.  Duette honeycomb shades are the problem solver for arch, triangular and trapezoidal windows as well as for skylight and solarium applications.

Elarashade is an exclusive, high performance roller blind system custom manufactured by Brading Fabrication. Only the finest fabric and hardware components are used in the production of this high quality roller shade system. Our wide variety of roller tube sizes and bottom bars allow us to produce your blinds using the smallest possible hardware systems, while maintaining the maximum structural integrity and operation of the blind.

Elarashade can be ordered with an optional valance or cassette enclosure to completely conceal the roller apparatus. Elarashade can be manually-operated or motorized with remote controls or wall switches or integrated into state-of the-art home automation systems.

The functional and attractive Elarashade will meet your shading requirements and budget.

ELARASHADE roller blind systems are designed and engineered using the best components to provide many years of simple, trouble free operation. Fabrics have been selected to maximize reduction of damaging ultraviolet light, glare and summer heat gain.

Elarashade will pay for itself in decreased energy consumption. Add comfort to your home environment while reducing your carbon footprint.

Manually operated blinds are can be ordered with metal bead chain loop system or a spring-retraction device for easy operation.
Optional whisper quiet, low voltage motors (24 volt DC) allow for automated control of the blinds.
Hand held remote control or wireless wall switch permits effortless group or individual operation of the roller shades.

Motorized Elarashade will integrate seamlessly with any home automation system. Special timers allow you to pre-program operation and sun sensors will get the blinds to automatically close when direct sunlight is too strong.

SolaraShade solarium blinds incorporate a special honeycomb style fabric. When extended, this unique material opens up and expands to create individual “cells” which trap the air and act as an insulator.

Regardless of your fabric colour, all shades will have uniform white backing. This is done to maximize the reflection of radiant heat as well as keeping your home a consistent colour from the exterior perspective. The special white backing is also resistant to damaging ultraviolet light.

SolaraShade is composed of 100% non-woven polyester. The fabric is spun to create a high quality textile able to withstand over a decade of heat, cold and damaging ultraviolet light.

Once opened and expanded over the glass, this fabric forms an energy efficient blanket greatly reducing the temperature differential between inside and out. The key to this creation is the multi layer insulating benefit of cellular shade technology.

Not only does SolaraShade trap air inside its honeycomb structure, but it also traps air between the back of the fabric and the interior layer of glass. When we look at the big picture, there are actually five temperature zones when utilizing Solara on a solarium or sunroom application:

1. External temperature
2. Temperature cavity inside the actual glass
3. Temperature cavity between the back of the shade and interior layer of glass
4. Temperature cavity inside the SolaraShade honeycomb fabric
5. Interior room temperature

As you can see, we have created two additional temperature zones with our energy efficient fabric. Not only have we created additional insulation (increased R factor) but the shade tracking system greatly reduces heat transfer from escaping at the sides of the shade.

SolaraShade solarium blinds generally attach to the upper most section of the roof glass and are manually lowered down towards the sill. It is also possible to have the shades stack at the sill and raise upwards, creating a “bottom stacking” application.

Special heat resistant polycarbonate plastic side tracks fit into the built-in glazing bar side channels. These tracks conform perfectly to the curvature of the solarium. The guides are supplied “optically clear” so that one can see through the tracks. This is a wonderful feature on a System 6 wood solarium as the shade guides will not distract from the character of the beam.

Window Quilt insulating shades were created by a few energy conscious engineers in Brattleboro, Vermont during the 1970's energy crisis. Ten years later, the company had grown to enjoy a distribution network of over 500 dealers throughout Canada and the USA.

Brading Specialty Shades was one of the first Canadian dealers and came onboard in the fall of 1979. By the mid 1980's, Brading was hired by the manufacturer to provided dealer training on how to measure and install this high performance shading system.

The Federal Government had introduced a program call the “Canadian Home Insulation Program” (CHIP). A homeowner could receive a free grant of up to $500.00 for the supply and installation of thermal insulation for their homes. These materials had to be rigorously tested and approved by the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This included products such as fiberglass, rock wool, cellulose, vermiculite and rigid styrofoam insulation.

Window Quilt was the only certified product (CMHC# 9524) for use on windows. No other type of shade or window covering qualified for this grant. The reason was the superior design and performance of the Window Quilt insulating shade. Nothing else could match the exceptional R factor (R 4 additive thermal resistance).

Window Quilt insulating fabric is multi layer composition as follows: Polyester-cotton front and backing cloth, two layers of 3/16" polyester batting and a centre layer of Mylar (either clear or aluminized). These 5 layers are then fused together so no damage will occur to the Mylar vapour barrier. Traditional sewing would puncture this seal and defeat the purpose of the vapour barrier.

A special beaded edge is applied to the sides of the fabric and this allows the shade to fit neatly inside a low profile tracking system. This channel allows the shade to be "enclosed" at the sides, so that no heat transfer occurs. The bottom of the shade is supplied with a weighted baton and foam strip to ensure no heat transfer through the window sill area. Finally, a double roller system allows the shade to be rolled up and pressed against the top of the window frame to omit any temperature exchange. A simple pull cord is used to raise and lower the blind.

When properly installed, Window Quilt will reduce winter heat loss and summer heat gain by up to 84% (depending on existing glass conditions). This unique energy efficient shade excels over all other insulated window coverings in that it is "sealed" inside a tracking system. This completely deals with all three methods of heat transfer: radiation, conduction and convection.

Window Quilt is a high quality insulated window covering which has been designed to last many years. It is not uncommon to get two decades use or more out of a correctly installed shade. Window Quilt is one of a handful of shading systems which pays for itself in energy savings. Home comfort factor is greatly increased while lower heating and cooling demands mean less usage for furnaces and air conditioning units.

Window Quilt insulating shades are a simple way for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint and increase comfort in their home environment.

Window Quilt insulating shades were created by a few energy conscious engineers in Brattleboro, Vermont during the 1970's energy crisis. Ten years later, the company had grown to enjoy a distribution network of over 500 dealers throughout Canada and the USA.

Brading Specialty Shades was one of the first Canadian dealers and came onboard in the fall of 1979. By the mid 1980's, Brading was hired by the manufacturer to provided dealer training on how to measure and install this high performance shading system.

The Federal Government had introduced a program call the “Canadian Home Insulation Program” (CHIP). A homeowner could receive a free grant of up to $500.00 for the supply and installation of thermal insulation for their homes. These materials had to be rigorously tested and approved by the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This included products such as fiberglass, rock wool, cellulose, vermiculite and rigid styrofoam insulation.

Window Quilt was the only certified product (CMHC# 9524) for use on windows. No other type of shade or window covering qualified for this grant. The reason was the superior design and performance of the Window Quilt insulating shade. Nothing else could match the exceptional R factor (R 4 additive thermal resistance).

Window Quilt insulating fabric is multi layer composition as follows: Polyester-cotton front and backing cloth, two layers of 3/16" polyester batting and a centre layer of Mylar (either clear or aluminized). These 5 layers are then fused together so no damage will occur to the Mylar vapour barrier. Traditional sewing would puncture this seal and defeat the purpose of the vapour barrier.

A special beaded edge is applied to the sides of the fabric and this allows the shade to fit neatly inside a low profile tracking system. This channel allows the shade to be "enclosed" at the sides, so that no heat transfer occurs. The bottom of the shade is supplied with a weighted baton and foam strip to ensure no heat transfer through the window sill area. Finally, a double roller system allows the shade to be rolled up and pressed against the top of the window frame to omit any temperature exchange. A simple pull cord is used to raise and lower the blind.

When properly installed, Window Quilt will reduce winter heat loss and summer heat gain by up to 84% (depending on existing glass conditions). This unique energy efficient shade excels over all other insulated window coverings in that it is "sealed" inside a tracking system. This completely deals with all three methods of heat transfer: radiation, conduction and convection.

Window Quilt is a high quality insulated window covering which has been designed to last many years. It is not uncommon to get two decades use or more out of a correctly installed shade. Window Quilt is one of a handful of shading systems which pays for itself in energy savings. Home comfort factor is greatly increased while lower heating and cooling demands mean less usage for furnaces and air conditioning units.

Window Quilt insulating shades are a simple way for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint and increase comfort in their home environment.

The installation of an overhead skylight is a great way in which to bring the beauty of natural sunlight into any vertical space. But glass skylights can often produce unwanted heat and glare especially in the summer months when the sun is high. Skylight shades provide an effective and practical means in which to control these undesirable elements especially when the skylight is mounted high above or in hard-to-reach positions.

Skylight shading solutions are available in a variety shading styles such as folding shades, roller blinds or cellular shades. Flexible shading designs can easily accommodate custom shapes and sizes. And while motorized installations are the easiest to operate, manually operated systems are perfectly suited to certain types of applications when cost is a consideration.

Brading Specialty Shades trusts the quality of Somfy controllers, motors and accessories to provide professional level motorization capabilities to virtually any window shading product. Somfy is the world's leading manufacturer of specialized motors and control systems for interior shades, blinds and other lift-up applications for the home.

Now you can push a button on your remote transmitter or flip a switch and watch as your fashionable horizontal blinds, shades, solar screens, or draperies roll up and down or open and close to conveniently provide shade from the sun, privacy when you want it, or allow light to enter as you wish. All this is yours when you add Somfy motorization and our stylish line of decorator switches, remote, automatic and group controls.

Motorization helps your blinds, shades and draperies last longer because the manual pulling and tugging goes away and so does the associated wear and tear. What's more, Somfy's unique motorization system eliminates cord tangling and overlap to provide the smoothest and most uniform movement of your shades and blinds…and you know how frustrating it is to pull the cord of a manual blind or shade and have it roll up or down in an uneven manner.

You'll also realize the convenience and time-saving benefits of pressing a button and moving your interior window coverings to the position you want without having to move from window to window and room to room.

Somfy's range of reliable motors are easily concealed behind a decorative headrail which is typically part of your window treatment. This design feature enables a motorized shade, blind, or solar screen to look just like a manual one, so it only complements your décor. What's more, our wired motors and controls are UL and CSA approved for safe operation, while utilizing very little electricity. Another extremely important safety factor for residential blinds and shades is that motorization eliminates hanging cords, which can be dangerous around small children.

By choosing a Somfy product , you can be sure that you are making the right choice. It is a guarantee of quality which certifies both performance and reliability. So keep an eye out for the Somfy logo, to guarantee you are buying the best motorized products!

Somfy manufactures and distributes quality products that have been rigorously tested to provide you with years of dependable use. It's no wonder that many Somfy products installed more than 20 years ago are still providing maintenance free operation.

Somfy is proud to have achieved ISO 9001 Certification as well as safety approvals from Underwriters Laboratories and the Canadian Standard Association.

Programmable Logic Controllers (or PLC’s) are a way for motorized shades to communicate with home automation systems. They can also be used as "group controllers", allowing several shades to be operated from a single "master" switch.

Omron ZEN nano controllers excel with their high quality components and entry level pricing. These PLC’s are about the same costs as most off the shelf group controllers. The true value of a PLC is its ability to be custom programmed.

A PLC has a series of "inputs and outputs" controlled by a program and relays. This allows Brading to write custom software specific to each job or application. When interfacing with full home automation systems such as Crestron or AMX, as well as lighting systems including Vantage, Lutron Home Works and Lite Touch, a ZEN PLC is flexible enough to work within all these structures.

A basic wall switch, light, temperature or wind sensor, contact closure, RS232, RS485 or USB command can trigger the programmable logic controller. Most often, the interface with home automation systems should be done via a "momentary pulse" contact closure. This is the safest of all integration methods since trouble shooting the system is quite simple. A PLC is truly the "hinge" between the motorized shades and the automation system.

Another advantage of a PLC is its ability to operate shades individually, as a "master group" or as a "sub-group". This cannot be done with store bought controllers, which only offer individual or master control. Sub-group control is especially helpful when there is a large quantity of motorized shades within a specific area or room.

ZEN controllers can operate 12 volt DC, 24 volt DC or 120 volt AC motors, on the "output" side of the controller. As well, the switches can be either low voltage or line voltage, which are the "inputs" of the PLC. Snap on modules allow for easy, cost effective expansion when more inputs or outputs are required.

Omron PLC’s are the most flexible of all shade controllers and can be easily re-programmed on site. It is quite common for homeowners to want to change and optimize the efficiency of their home automation system after a year or two. Simple software revisions are effortlessly uploaded to the controller in a matter of seconds to accomplish this task.

Brading offers a complete custom software programming service to ensure peak performance in the control of our motorized window coverings.

Pentagon security shutters are designed to protect susceptible commercial environments including Counters, Concessions, Fast Food, Pharmacy, Kiosks, Liquor, Stadiums, Arenas, Clubs, Communiplex, Schools, Community Centres, Health Centres, and Patient Records. Pentagon shutters are custom-built to fit your application.

Pentagon shutters have a number of features that make them the ideal security choice. They are neat and clean and available in a range of colours to blend well within any environment. They are very low maintenance and are available in manual or electric operation with an optional remote control for ease of use. The strong aluminum housing is insulated and in exterior applications can block out solar heat or winter cold. The heavy duty lock can be master keyed for convenience.