<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Sunburst Shutters & Window Fashions</title><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/</link><description>Give your windows the treatment they deserve.</description><copyright>Powered by: Forest Blog Copyright 2006 Host Forest</copyright><item><title>Insulate your home with Polywood Shutters</title><description><![CDATA[<p>There may be a few more weeks of winter, but that doesn't mean your home can't be warm now.&nbsp; With the Polywood Shutter Insulating System, you can block out more cold air flow than ordinary window treatments.&nbsp; </p>
<p>With unique added features like weather stripping, UV inhibitors, minimal gaps, strong louver tension, and a paint finish that reflects outside temperature, Polywood can save you on your power bills.</p>
<p>Independent testing proved that Polywood exceeds the standards for every critical energy test.</p>
<p>Call Sunburst today and see for yourself how Polywood can make your home more energy efficient.&nbsp; 877-SUNBURST.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=18</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=18</link><pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 03:22:22 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>A Cure for the Winter Blahs</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Much of the country is dealing with typical winter weather:&nbsp; heavy rains and flooding, lots of snow, and the cold.&nbsp; Ahh January!&nbsp; If winter weather's got you down, a window treatment makeover could be the perfect cure.</p>
<p>Sunburst Shutters &amp; Window Fashions offers a variety of treatments to brighten your day.&nbsp; Choose from vibrant colors, tropical patterns, and beautiful fabrics that are sure to give your spirits a lift.</p>
<p>We also offer gorgeous shutters that can help block cold winter air.&nbsp; When fully closed, they help you forget about winter.</p>
<p>Just call your Sunburst rep today and set an appointment to see how we can help.&nbsp; 877-SUNBURST.&nbsp; Spring is right around the corner!</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=17</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=17</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:00:01 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>Window Treatment Recall Announcement</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of over 5 million blinds and shades because they pose potential strangulation hazards for children.&nbsp; Sunburst Shutters &amp; Window Fashions products are not part of this recall.</p>
<p>Sunburst offers a variety of child-safe products that include shutters, as well as other treatments with cordless controls and remote control.</p>
<p>For many years, Sunburst has been educating consumers about the dangers of corded window treatments.&nbsp; Sunburst has partnered with the non-profit organization Parents for Window Blind Safety (PFWBS) and developed an outreach program to alert consumers to the potential strangulation hazards of corded products.</p>
<p>In 2005, PFWBS awarded Sunburst's shutter products with their Safety Seal of Approval.&nbsp; This was awarded after testing confirmed that our shutters were completely safe for children.&nbsp; Sunburst's shutter products were the first shutters to receive this certification.</p>
<p>If you have questions about the recall, visit the Consumer Products Safety Commission web site at <a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/">www.cpsc.gov</a>.&nbsp; If you would like to replace your recalled products with Sunburst's line of child-safe window treatments, give us a call at 877-SUNBURST.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=16</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=16</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:30:30 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>The Holiday Rush</title><description><![CDATA[<p>With the holidays upon us, there will be many parties and family gatherings.&nbsp; Many of our customers know that one of the easiest ways to redecorate for holiday parties is to upgrade their window treatments.&nbsp; </p>
<p>New shutters from Sunburst can not only give your home a whole new look, but they provide tremendous energy savings during the cold winter months.</p>
<p>Our shades and blinds give you the opportunity to introduce new colors into a room.&nbsp; And our draperies provide added elegance to any room.</p>
<p>Call your nearest Sunburst Shutters &amp; Window Fashions store and let our professionals visit your home with ideas on the right window treatments for you.&nbsp; We'll help you&nbsp;create the look you want in your home, just in time for all your holiday activities.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=15</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=15</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:43:50 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>Add a Little Color</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Autumn is such a colorful season with all the leaves changing colors.&nbsp;&nbsp;The changing colors of each season add great variety to the landscape.&nbsp; Some customers have taken seasonal color changes indoors with their window treatments.</p>
<p>Sunburst Shutters &amp; Window Fashions has numerous treatments that can be modified seasonally.&nbsp; This is especially true of our Panel Trac product.&nbsp; While the track itself stays attached to the ceiling, the individual fabric panels&nbsp;can be easily removed and replaced.&nbsp; You can utilize rich reds and oranges for autumn, softer tones in the winter, pastels in spring and warmer colors in summer.&nbsp; It's an easy way to change the look of your home without investing in new furniture.</p>
<p>Most of the blind and shade products we offer slide into brackets that are attached to the window opening.&nbsp; If you purchased different patterns/colors of the same window treatment, it would be easy to make the change.</p>
<p>And changing your treatments doesn't have to be seasonal.&nbsp; Sometimes, you just need a new look.&nbsp; Talk to your Sunburst rep about how to best customize a set of colorful window treatments for your home.</p>
<p>Enjoy the color.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=14</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=14</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:18:40 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>Polywood Qualifies for the Energy Tax Credit.</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Some 15 years ago, when Sunburst Shutters created the Polywood shutter, we went about the process very differently than other shutter manufacturers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our intentions were&nbsp;to make a shutter that was a superior insulating product.&nbsp; </p>
<p>We used a unique solid&nbsp;material that included UV inhibitors to block heat and light.&nbsp; We&nbsp;engineered the louvers to close tightly and minimized gaps to reduce air flow.&nbsp; We created a revolutionary design that included interlocking pieces of weather stripping along the vertical parts of the panel to block out air flow.&nbsp; And we used the best paint finish in the industry to make sure Polywood was the best insulating product you could add to your windows.</p>
<p>We didn't have to use any of these features if we were making an ordinary shutter.&nbsp; But Polywood is anything but ordinary!&nbsp; Polywood is an insulating system that has been independently tested and proven to significantly improve the insulating value of your windows.&nbsp; </p>
<p>If you purchase the Polywood Shutter Insulating System in 2009 or 2010, you may be able to qualify for the Energy Tax Credit as part of the Recovery Act.&nbsp; This credit allows qualified customers to obtain 30% of their Polywood purchase (up to $1500) as a tax credit.&nbsp; If you purchased Polywood, please call your local office for details.&nbsp; See the Tax Credit information available here on our web site.</p>
<p>You should also contact your tax preparer to make sure you qualify.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=13</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=13</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:44:36 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>It's Time To Decorate!</title><description><![CDATA[Now that summer vacation is over, and kids are back in school, it's time to get a fresh look in your home.&nbsp; The easiest way to update your home decor is with your window treatments.&nbsp; And&nbsp;Sunburst Shutters &amp; Window Fashions has it all.<br />
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From traditional styles and colors, to natural fibers, or unique vibrant colors.]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=12</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=12</link><pubDate>Fri, 4 Sep 2009 02:43:14 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>It's a Natural</title><description><![CDATA[<p>You'll love Sunburst's line of woven wood shades.&nbsp; They make a beautiful addition to any home.&nbsp; Woven woods are shades made from natural materials like bamboo, reeds, straw and natural fibers.&nbsp; Woven wood shades can provide a variety of looks, from tropical to classic.</p>
<p>Some patterns combine materials, colors and threads for a more contemporary style.&nbsp; Others&nbsp;are uniform&nbsp;for a traditional look.&nbsp; Whatever you choose, Sunburst's woven woods give you a truly distinctive window treatment.</p>
<p>Options include liners that allow various levels of light filtering, or complete room darkening.&nbsp; Edge fabrics can provide contrasting colors or a blended look.&nbsp; And its all installed by the true professionals at Sunburst Shutters &amp; Window Fashions.</p>
<p>See for yourself the uniqueness of our woven wood shades.&nbsp; Call your nearest Sunburst store today and schedule&nbsp;your free in-home consultation.&nbsp; </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=11</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=11</link><pubDate>Thu, 6 Aug 2009 04:07:36 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>Any Shape.  Any Size.  We can do it.</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sunburst Shutters &amp; Window Fashions has a wide range of custom window treatments that are designed&nbsp;to fit any window.&nbsp; No matter what size or shape your window is, Sunburst has a window treatment to fit.&nbsp; We can build shutters to fit arches, angles, circles (full, half, quarter), triangles and more.&nbsp; Some of our blinds and shades also have the ability to fit specialty shaped windows.</p>
<p>Give the professionals at Sunburst a call and let us show you what options we have for your specialty shaped windows.&nbsp; You'll be amazed with our custom window capabilities and how perfectly your new window treatments fit.&nbsp; </p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=10</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=10</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:29:38 --800</pubDate></item><item><title>The Polywood Shutter Insulating System</title><description><![CDATA[<p>The Polywood shutter was designed&nbsp;as an insulating system for windows.&nbsp; From the materials used in making the shutter, to the patented pieces of weather-stripping that block out airflow, the Polywood Shutter Insulating System can help you save energy and lower your power bills.</p>
<p>Just because a shutter sits in a window opening does not automatically make it energy efficient.&nbsp; It's the type of material used, the thickness, paint finish, and overall design of the shutter that qualifies it as &quot;energy efficient.&quot;</p>
<p>The Polywood Shutter Insulating System was created for the purpose of blocking outside temperature from coming inside.&nbsp; It starts with a solid material that absorbs and reflects more outside heat than it transmits.&nbsp; An independent study showed it has a 46% reduction in heat transfer.</p>
<p>The design of the shutter gives the Polywood Shutter Insulating System an advantage over every other shutter.&nbsp; When you close a Polywood shutter, each panel interlocks via a patented weather-stripping design, thus blocking out any air flow through the 2 panels.</p>
<p>Other tests show that the Polywood Shutter Insulating System has the best R Value and energy savings characteristics of any shutter.&nbsp; But what our customers love the most about Polywood is that&nbsp;it looks beautiful in their home while its saving energy.&nbsp; Who would have thought that a powerful insulating system would look so good?&nbsp; We did, of course.</p>]]></description><guid>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=9</guid><link>http://www.sunburstshutters.com/blog/default.asp?Display=9</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:11:54 --800</pubDate></item></channel></rss>