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53 B U S I N E S S P RO F I L E S B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E S S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N have a sense of openness. e treatments increase productivity by reducing glare; and they reduce energy costs. • Foundation House, a sober living facility on Preble Street in Portland, relied on BBCS of Portland to address the needs in their multipurpose recreation room. e room is primarily used for yoga classes, games and movies. It also has glass wall parti- tioned offices for employees. e windows facing Preble Street are floor-to-ceiling. Privacy for yoga, room-darkening for movies, and natural light for a productive work environment were conflict- ing needs in this space. BBCS recommended and installed dual roller shades in the large windows. Again, using a 3% openness factor we created a more comfortable environment for yoga classes. Along with these shades we installed a black-out roller fabric used to block light for movie viewing. e glass-partitioned offices needed some privacy. Top-down/bottom-up cellular shades were the perfect solution. Employees can decide how much of the room they want to see while the light filtering fabric provides a soft filtered light in their office space. ese shades also serve to dampen some of the noise from rec room activity. • When the Unit Management Coordinator from Maine Medical Center calls on BBCS in Portland, they are ready to respond. "Our relationship with Maine Med is primarily service-based," says Peter Glass. Most of the shades in the facility came directly from a manufacturer with offices in Massachusetts and timely service for parts and repairs is problematic. BBCS of Portland is able to provide replacement parts and complete light repairs within days/weeks as opposed to weeks/months. When needed, we're also able to replace shades that have broken beyond repair. "It's a win-win relationship," says Peter. • BBCS is introducing grocery stores to three types of window coverings designed to improve customer experience. Most afford- ably, standard window tinting shields visitors and employees from distracting rays of light, while also protecting perishable ingre- dients. Dark window film and reflective window tinting provide protection from UV rays and glare, and actually help insulate the store, which means lower air-conditioning costs. In addition, an upgrade to security film makes standard windows shatter-proof. Every industry needs a wide variety of required solutions While the industries BBCS serves differ, they can select from numerous options to make their spaces welcoming, comfortable, safe and profitable. Styles, color palettes and motorization are three well-known customization factors. Window treatments can also be energy-efficient, green, anti-microbial, fire-retardant, and kid-friendly. • Going green reduces energy costs, through energy-efficient shades that shield out sun glare or disruptive and unevenly distributed heat. Energy-saving shades block UV rays, which protects valuable furniture and artwork, and lowers the need for air conditioning. All shades offered by BBCS meet or exceed the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED standards. • Graphic shades offer brand messaging options through state- of-the-art printing technology for strategic logo placement, mission statements, mood photography, atmosphere-enhancing patterns, or even inspirational quotes. • Motorized blinds and shades ensure effortless protection from the sun's light and heat. In partnership with Somfy, BBCS offers extremely customizable adjustment settings, with additional benefits such as energy cost savings up to 30%, pre-programming options, UV protection, security, and aesthetics, since motorized blinds ensure perfect evenness in length. • Anti-microbial products meet the needs of industries like food service, health care and education. BBCS partners with manufacturers that produce anti-microbial window treatments with Microban® built in. • Fire-retardant products also meet anti-microbial standards. In conjunction with American Flamecoat, BBCS flame-retardant products meet all federal, state and local fire codes. • Child-friendly window covering solutions are safe, easier to clean and more durable, and also come in a variety of cordless blinds and shades that have the option to be motorized. • Window film—clear, tinted, or decorative—provides excep- tional heat control, glare reduction, UV protection, and can contain damage from a broken or shattered window. e use of window film can greatly improve energy-efficiency by stabi- lizing temperatures to reduce heat gain and loss. For businesses, high-tech window film in commercial and security grades are engineered to last. Clear or tinted security window film pro- vides additional strength to make glass shatter-resistant and to hold the pieces together if a window is broken. Security window film is commonly used in retail stores and office buildings due to its effectiveness in energy savings and its protective qualities. BBCS offers full service and local accessibility e company's offerings include consultation, ordering, measuring, installation and follow-up. e company prides itself on its owner/ operator work culture—built on real relationships with real people. "What we hear from clients is how accessible we are and how quickly we respond," says Glass. "at's a big advantage—we're all local. We're right here living in your community where your business is located. A business has a need, they give us a call, we find a solution, and help people get back to work." l P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F B U D G E T B L I N D S C O M M E R C I A L S O L U T I O N S Budget Blinds Commercial Solutions Division of Budget Blinds of Portland 47 Gray Road, Falmouth, ME Commercial Window Treatments Peter Glass, Owner Founded 2003 4 full-time/2 part-time employees For additional BBCS locations in Maine, visit budgetblinds.com bbcommercialsolutions.com Top: A New England Dunkin Donuts installed graphic shades to brand their business while protecting employees and customer from the harsh sun. Bottom: A downtown Portland office building showcases 3% openness solar shades on the north and west windows and 1% openness on the east and south windows. Dark fabric enhances the skyline view.

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