Maintenance

You have just purchased the finest shade available for your use. It is woven of wood – the oldest new material in existence today. Better still, it is woven of choice North American basswood – the hardwood with the greatest resistance to warping of all the hardwoods. It has a far greater insulation value than plastic or aluminum insuring you maximum comfort.

The weaving cords are tightly braided cotton seine twine having a greater resistance to abrasion and stretching than synthetic filament yarns. This assures you of longer shade life, continued splint uniformity and tightness. Be sure the wind cords are kept tight enough that shade does not rub against masonry, railings, furniture, screens or other abrasive surfaces.

Your shade is stained with Aerocrylic Oil Stain specially formulated for maximum color retention, weatherability and contains a fungicide to reduce the possibility of mildewing. If, due to heavy infestation in your area, mildew spots should appear on your shade, immediately wash them with a mild solution of mildew remover obtainable at most hardware or paint stores.

Sweep shade occasionally with an ordinary broom to remove dust. This will help prevent rain stains and retain original color brightness.

When your shade is partially raised, the pull cord can be folded up and laid on the shade roll if you wish it off the floor. When completely raising the shade, place the end of the pull cord in the shade roll and let it roll up with the shade. This will keep the surplus cord off the floor but still allow sufficient cord to hang down from the cord lock so the shade can be operated.

If you will follow these easy suggestions for care and maintenance, you will receive many years of cool comfort from your selection of this fine shade.