Benefits of good window design

Well-planned and protected windows improve comfort all year-round and reduce the need for heating in winter and cooling in the summer. Internal coverings can have a significant impact on energy efficiency and comfort: close fitting blinds or curtains with pelmets are highly recommended.

Child safety devices

To comply with mandatory safety standards we supply child safety devices. The relevant device should be affixed to the wall, or architrave, to tension the chain or cord which reduces the risk of death or injury to young children.

Chain operation

Chain operations are to the right hand side, unless otherwise specified.

Chain system components

Robust aluminium roller tube – 40mm diameter tubes are used as a standard. Heavy duty, 43mm diameter tubes are used for blinds greater than 1800mm in width. Easylock chain winder (direct drive) is smooth gearing, consistent and reliable in its operation. Dual bracket – accommodation fitting two blinds into one bracket allowing both a translucent blind and a blockout blind to be installed on the one window. Chains may be on the same side for both blinds or opposite sides. Easy-link connector – allows multiple blinds to be operated by on chain control. Minimal gap between blinds

Double bead chain, available in a variety of colours, is made from UV stabilised plastic. Alternatively, you may choose stainless steel chain for damper environments such as bathrooms and seaside locations. Nickel plated brass, which is also silver in colour, is an economical option to stainless steel.

Spring loaded retracting pin for easy installation.

Home Range Fabric Range

Choosing a Home Range product is a quick and often less expensive alternative to ‘custom-made’ blinds. With a large range of sheer, screen and block-out fabrics available, you are more than likely to find a fabric that suits your customer’s needs.

We offer free swatches of fabric and sample hangers (for a nominal fee) by contacting our Customer Service team on (03) 9544 6299.

Measuring

We recommend face fixing on the architrave. We request that you provide architrave to archtrave width measurement, which will be your specified pin measurement. Brackets should then be installed flush with the vertical edge of the architrave. Cloth measurement will be 14mm narrower on each side, therefore exposing this amount of architrave. Drop size provided should also be the architrave to architrave measurement and BQ will add for blind allowance.

For recess measurements we ask that you provide recess opening sizes and request BQ to make allowances.

Maximum size: 2400mm width X 2400mm drop

Measuring tips for Bay windows

A quick, easy way to measure bay window angles. Take two business cards and overlap them into the angle. Simply staple into position then forward these to BQ, along with your worksheet, specifying back wall measurements and BQ will make all necessary allowances – it’s that simple.

Reverse Roll (over-roll)

BQ does not recommend or guarantee reverse roll blinds. They are prone to rolling crookedly and may cause damage to edges. Reverse roll blinds may also ‘spring-out’ rather than rolling tightly against the tube.

Scotchguard Protector

(“SCOTCHGUARD” is a trademark of the 3M Company). Repels spills and stains to keep furnishing items clean and looking new for longer.

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