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History of the Roller Shade

Scotch Holland Roller Blinds’ originated in the early 1700s. They were made from Holland linen, which came from the Netherlands. The fabric was first produced in Glasgow, Scotland, by James Louis Robertson and John King, hence the name ‘Scotch Holland.’

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We’re More Then A Pretty Face

An all-day conference on Dynamic Facades: Architecture’s New Frontier may not be high on your “bucket list” but for DWF Contract it made perfect sense.  It was a long day – but a fascinating look into the engineering and design that goes into modern building systems.  Yes, window coverings are a system, just like HVAC

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Shading for the Gladiator

The concept of Engineered Shading Solutions goes back thousands of years. The Greeks and Romans provided shading in their Porticos and Colonnades. The Pantheon in Rome was built in 126 C.E. and shaded the Romans from the harsh Italian sun.

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AWNINGS DONE RIGHT!

Motorized awnings are a great addition to any project.  Nothing beats adding tons of protected outdoor living space at the touch of a button.  DWF Contract recently finished installing a huge motorized awning on a spectacular 7th floor terrace overlooking downtown Manhattan.  At 27 feet long and 14 feet wide it was like rigging a

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