What’s the lead time for Serena or Triathlon?
Closing on my house in July and first purchase is Serena or Triathlon. Likely Triathlon since I don’t want to do the measuring and install.
I can’t get anyone into the house before closing. So once I place the order how many weeks/months do you think I’m looking at until install?
Also I’ve read about getting rails or tracks on windows to prevent light leakage for blackout shades. Is that a special request or commonly offered?
These will be hardwired shades, not battery, so if you have any general advice or tips that often get missed or you suggest to your customers pleas feel free to reply!
TYIA
Posted Apr 17, 2023, 6:35 PM UTC
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This is VERY dependent on the fabric you select more than the shade itself. Most fabrics in Triathlon are running 15/20 days but some of the nicer fabrics can run 45/60. Lutron does not support side rails and sill angles for Traithalon and you will need a dealer that is willing to "customize" the solution if you want to use them with Tri. There are some modifications you need to make to a Tri shade in order to prevent your fabric from getting torn and ripped. Also note that using the side rails will burn down your battery life on Tri, not a lot but just to note.
Also, if you end up with a WIDR shade, it is usually US built and ships faster.
The side rails and sills are made for Sivoia QS which is a hardwired power solution and runs a few hundred more per window. They are more customizable but do not have a fabric fascia option of that is what you are seeking.