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Wednesday, May 7, 2003 Much
more than just awnings By JOYCE BEVERLY If you dream of having it "made in the shade," a Fayetteville business may be able to help. Shade Systems wants you to know that they're "much more than just awnings." At their 8,500 sq. ft. facility at 130 Walter Way, you'll find patio covers, screen rooms, fixed and retractable awnings, and Ultra Lattice, an all aluminum lattice system which comes with a transferable lifetime material warranty. Many displays are in the product's natural setting, giving home owners a clearer idea of what one of these products would be like in their own living space. Whether your needs are for simple Did you know that the addition of a shade system to your home will not only increase its value, but lower energy costs? Shading systems are much more common in Europe than in the United States because higher energy prices cause consumers in these other nations to employ exterior shading devices to lower utility expenses. In the United States, we are much more dependent on our interior shading products such as blinds, drapes or shades to block the sun's rays. These window dressings do provide protection for furnishings and carpets. However, passive heat gains occur when the sun's rays shine through the glass, causing higher interior temperatures and air conditioning systems to work much harder, resulting in higher energy usage and associated costs. Founded in 1989 by Richard Childers and Shayne Busby, Shade Systems has grown from a 1,000 sq. ft. facility in Riverdale to its present location in Fayette. Discussions are underway now to separate the residential and commercial departments, which the owners believe will put them in a better position to expand their line of residential products while better serving their customers. Childers and Busby employ a timeless strategy to customer service, expressed as follows: "Shade Systems has always believed that making exaggerated claims about our products or using high pressure sales tactics runs counter to our business philosophy. Instead, we try to educate our customers about our various products and allowing them to make the correct choice about which product will best serve their needs. "Then we offer a quality product at a competitive price. We truly believe that the bitter taste of poor quality or unmet expectations will remain with a customer long after the sweet taste of a cheap price is forgotten."
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