Roller Shades Calgary - Window Coverings Calgary

The world’s most powerful light source

The sun is 94.8 million miles from the Earth with a surface temperature of over 11,000° F and is the brightest light available to us on Earth. At GiCor, we tame the sun through state-of-the-art manual, motorized, and automated shading solutions. Our window coverings preserve the view, appreciably lessen heat gain, and reduce damaging UV rays while allowing natural light to enter interior spaces and above all, they help to reduce energy costs.

Whats the GiCor difference you ask?

Comprehensive models

Not all systems NOR fabrics are created equal: At GiCor we cater to both residential & commercial markets so that means that we need to have the most versatile & durable systems available. Our commercial hardware systems include Mechoshade, Draper & Altex to name a few. These systems are designed to cover windows that are as large as 400 square feet at widths up to 50 feet high and lengths up to 40 feet high. All can be motorized & controlled by simple remotes & switches OR designed to integrate with building management systems.

For residential applications, our approach is to offer a complete range of product lines at a variety of price points from several well known manufacturers including Hunter Douglas, Mechoshade, ALTA & Lutron shades as well as GiCor’s own “House” brand roller shades. Our collections include both manual and motorized shades as well as a comprehensive line of specialty shading systems including bottom up, sloped and skylight applications. What does this mean to you? The right product, best quality, faster lead times and the best possible price. No matter the application, window size and budget we have you covered!

It’s all about the power!

Since 2002 we have successfully completed thousands of motorized projects; from simple residential projects using rechargeable systems to the most sofisticated building management systems where the sun’s position controls the vertical drop point of each shade throughout every hour of the the day.

Of course we offer systems using the latest technology available including power options from battery, solar power, low and line voltage. In addition control systems can vary which also means wiring can vary accordingly.

As with all projects it is important to determine wiring specifications as quickly as possible during the construction process. Factors such as window dimensions, installation type and desired control systems all must be considered in order to determine the best suited product. This will ensure that your project turns out just the way you wanted, and we can help you get there!

Integration is our specialty

Almost all our motorized shading systems can be integrated with home automation and building management systems by using control options which include ZigBee® PRO, infrared (IR), radio frequency (RF), dry contact, RS-232, Bluetooth, Ethernet and even Matter. IP addressing or RS-232, via a MechoShade Systems IQ/485® Network Interface (NI) is also possible, (Meant for larger scale commercial applications). Shading interface bridges are often used on smaller residential & commercial projects. Regardless of the project requirements, our versatile controls systems meet the integration requirements of all new technologies through the open-architecture platform, which is being installed in today’s digital homes and commercial spaces.

your voice is my command

Do you use Siri, Google Home or Amazon Alexa as a control system? We have a variety of products that we can integrate seamlessly with any control system that you might be using. Often a bridge is required to translate commands from these platforms to most of the motorized shading systems available so let us help you to determine the best solution to achieve your goal of total window covering domination!

LEED / Green Shading Solutions

GiCor offers many product options and solutions to compliment your LEED projects. Eco-friendly manual Mecho®/5 system with EcoVeil® shadecloth has been recognized Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM silver to contribute toward a LEED® Innovation in Design credit. Others include exclusive programs such as the SolarTrac® and SunDialer™programs offered by Mechoshade which operate shades automatically in harmony with the sun’s position.

fabrics, fabrics & more fabrics

In terms of fabrics; some of our solar screens have been awarded with numerous citations including 2 NeoCon® Silver awards in 2009, GREENGARD ® certification, LEED & Cradle to Cradle certification. Other high-tech shadecloths include an assortment of blackout fabrics and a vast collection of screen fabrics ranging from 0% up to 80% open in over 5000 weaves, textures, patterns, colors & even custom printed options. Many of these shadecloths are PVC free, fire retardant, antimicrobial, and antibacterial. For residential applications your choices are unlimited including velvets, prints, woven textures & custom printed colors.

In capable hands

Our highly knowledgeable staff has the expertise to specify and install the ideal product, system, fabric and installation to meet the requirements of any project. Combined with the support of our suppliers, the GiCor team is positioned as a leader in the window covering industry in Western Canada. Call us today to experience the value that we can add over our competitors.