Motorized shades in Calgary - Modern Window Shading Solutions
Modern Living Starts with Motorized Blinds in Calgary
Premium motorized shades for Homes & Businesses
At GiCor, we specialize in providing advanced shading systems that combine functionality, style, and energy efficiency. Whether you’re looking for motorized blinds for your home, solar shades for your office, or custom commercial shading solutions, MechoShades deliver unmatched performance and durability.
GiCor specializes in all types of window coverings for both residential & commercial markets. We believe that window treatments are an investment and therefore should be functional, durable, timeless and also reflect your taste and style. We are also a multi-line dealer meaning that we don’t just sell one line, but rather we recommend the BEST products for every type of project from over a dozen of North America’s leading manufacturers.
The GiCor experience: with 40 plus years under our belt, our experience in both residential and large scale commercial projects will shine thru when it comes to motorization, automation & building controlled systems. That means we also provide the latest technologies in motorization and manual shading products which meet all current child safety requirements.
Our past projects include custom & track homes, multi-family projects, condo towers, hotels, hospitals, institutions, restaurants, educational facilities, churches, observation towers, prisons, physio clinics, ships & motor homes. Essentially we have been everywhere! With Calgary’s widest range of quality brands that will satisfy the most astute clients, We guarantee that our products, installation & services as well as our knowledge, creativity & technical experience will result in designs & projects that create elegance, exceed your expectations and stand the test of time for years to come!
There is NO project too BIG or too SMALL. Let our expert consultants assist you in determining the best solutions for your upcoming projects.
Window Coverings : Our Brands
There are various motorized window covering options available which provide both convenience and functionality for residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. These motorized systems allow users to control blinds, shades, or curtains with ease, often integrating with smart home systems. At GiCor, we are not a ONE TRICK PONY which means that we carry a wide range of products, each offering a unique benefit in terms of suitability to the project. This is most important when addressing motorized shading options in new construction versus a completely finished home.
In terms of product options, most window covering styles can be motorized including roller, cellular & fabric type shades. Products like Hunter Douglas Silhouettes, Luminettes, Woven woods & most others can be motorized to treat small to medium sized windows. These motors are typically low voltage and can be powered by hardwired transformers and power panels, rechargeable battery or solar panels. Roller shades are most commonly used for medium to larger sized windows with hardwired systems more common including line & low voltage power supplies.
Lutron offers a wide range of roller shading fabrics with an exclusive collection of high end profiles & finishes for residential & light commercial projects.
Mechoshade Systems is one such product line where shades can be made from 3 to 18 feet wide and up to 35 feet long depending on the overall dimensions. Mechoshade is the grandfather of the Industry & considers itself as a technical company that happens to be in the business of shading. They are known to have developed a technology called Solartrak which allows for minute-to-minute solar-ray predictions and BTU loads on windows where their automated shades responded to these factors, rather than timers or sensors alone. That was in the 70’s!! Since that time, Mechoshade has introduced many innovations including the “Magnashade” – a continuous shade up to approximately 40 ft. (12m) wide by 20 ft. (6.1m) high. They have also been developing and patenting their own motors and electronics to create shading architecture that is inferior to any of their closest competitors.
Today, Mechoshade Shading Systems offers residential clients, contractors, designers and architects one of the most diverse shading systems available today. It boils down to a premium product at a fractional increase in capital cost. Let GiCor show you how we can use Mechoshade Motorized Blinds to enhance all of your future shading projects.
Hunter Douglas / ALTA
Hunter Douglas Roller Shades
In typical fashion, Hunter Douglas roller shades are sleek and versatile window treatments that are designed to provide style, functionality, and ease of use for any residential project. With the largest R & D dept of any manufacturer, their fabric, hardware & control systems are perfectly designed for most residential applications.
Key Features:
- Simple Design: Roller shade panels that rolls up and down on a tube, providing a clean and unobtrusive look.
- Variety of Fabrics: Available in a limitless collection of materials, textures, colors, and patterns, including sheer, light-filtering, printed and blackout options. This variety allows you to customize the shade to fit your decor and light control needs.
- Operating Systems:
- Standard Chain: A traditional chain mechanism with a child safe metal guard for raising and lowering the shade.
- Cordless: A safe option for homes with children and pets, allowing easy operation without exposed chains.
- Retraactable cord wand: Another premium child safe option that operates by clicking to the side to lower and pulling the retractable wand to raise.
- Powerwand: A simple motorized shading system offering rechargeable (internal) battery cells where an easy to reach WAND provides simple by pressing “UP”, “DOWN” or “STOP” to raise lower & set the ideal position for your next event. This is one of the most “CHILD SAFE” options available today.
- Motorized: PowerView 3.0 low voltage & Battery shades controlled via wireless remote, wall switches, battery wands or smart home integration options for convenient operation.
- Motorized: PowerView PLUS 3.0 low voltage hardwired shades to a power / control panel for integration with home automation systems.
- Customization: Many models allow for customization in terms of size, fabric choice, hardware finishes and hem styles, ensuring a perfect fit for your windows.
- UV Protection: The fabrics help block harmful UV rays, protecting your furnishings from fading while still allowing natural light to filter through.
Altex Roller Shades
- ALTEX Roller Shades
ALTEX offer a stylish and functional roller shade collection that provides a range of designs, customization and functionality. A Canadian manufacturer located in Eastern Canada, ALTEX products are designed & manufactured exclusively for the Canadian market including products that meet the most stringent “child safe” legislation.
Here’s an overview of their key features, benefits, and options:
Key Features:
- Fabric Variety: Alta offers hundreds of fabrics including sheer, light-filtering, printed & blackout options. This variety allows you to control light levels and privacy according to your needs. The new Coulisse collection incorporates a unique series of “printable” screens, light filtering & opaque fabric swatches.
- Customization: Shades can be customized in size, color, and design to match your decor. This includes choices of valances, hem styles and decorative finishes.
- Operating Systems: Alta roller shades come with several operating options, including:
- Standard Chain: A traditional chain mechanism.
- Cordless: A safe and convenient option for homes with children and pets.
- NEW District & Newton dual wand operators featuring the most “CHILD SAFE” manual shade operators on the planet!
- Battery wand control thru simple push button commands.
- Motorized: Remote control, battery wand or smart home integration for easy operation.
- NEW Coulisse motorized shading system which incorporates both BLUETOOTH and WIFI operation
- UV Protection: Most fabrics are designed to block harmful UV rays, helping to protect your furnishings from fading while allowing natural light to filter in.
- Durability: Alta fabrics are designed for long-lasting performance, ensuring that your shades maintain their appearance over time.
GiCor house brands
GiCor now has its own “house brand” of roller shades designed for most residential & light commercial applications. This program is condensed into a simplified hardware & fabric offering which is most suitable for small to medium sized windows & is a “value add” solution for home builders & multi-family projects.
Key Features:
- Fabric Variety: Our line consists of a good range of .05 to 5% open screen weaves as well as several light-filtering & room darkening collections in the same patterns & colors. Although smaller than most, these fabrics still provide a good range of solutions to suit most applications & projects.
- Customization: Shades can be customized in size, color, and design to match your decor. This includes choices of valances & hem styles.
- Operating Systems: GiCor roller shades are available with 5 operating systems including:
- Standard Chain: A traditional chain mechanism with PVC chain guard for child safe applications.
- Cordless “Spring UP” : The name says it all & the operation is intuitive with a familiar “jog” to adjust the shade height at any position. Ideal for child safe applications.
- Cordless “Freestop” : A friction based solution designed for cordless lift using a tensioned spring to hold the shade wherever you leave it. Also ideal for child safe applications.
- Motorized (with battery wand): These are stand alone motors with a rechargeable motor thru the bottom of a control wand. Ideal for hard to reach windows and where less intelligent motors are desired.
- Motorized (battery & wired): These are typically used for larger shades where higher motor output is required. Motors can be controlled using remotes, wall switches, smart phone apps or controlled thru third party smart home systems. Also ideal for hard to reach windows.
- Rechargeable internal battery cells controlled by a simple WAND with “UP”, “DOWN” & “STOP” commands for easy reach and CHILD SAFE control.
- UV Protection: Most of our fabrics are designed to block harmful UV rays, helping to protect your furnishings from fading while allowing natural light to filter in.
- Durability: Our fabrics are designed for long-lasting performance, ensuring that your shades maintain their appearance over time.
Guardian apts: 2 – 41 storey towers completed in 2016 with over 5000 manual & 100 motorized roller shades. 3% open screen for every window in the 2 buildings
luxurious Lutron Roller / cellular Shades
LUTRON Roller Shades
Lutron Shades are high-quality window treatments known for their advanced technology, design versatility, and energy efficiency. Lutron is a leader in lighting and shading solutions, offering a range of products that integrate seamlessly into smart home systems.
Key Features:
- Variety of Styles:
- Lutron offers several types of shades, including roller shades, sheer shades, honeycomb shades, and drapery systems. This variety allows for customization to fit different decor styles and functional needs.
- Motorization: Lutron shades are designed for ultra quiet motorized operation, allowing users to control their shades via remote, wall-mounted controls, or smart home apps. This technology enhances convenience and accessibility.
- Palladiom shades: Wired or wire-free control, battery-operated or wired shades.
- Triathlon shades: Battery powered shades. Headrail makes batteries easy to access & change. Suitable for windows up to 12’ wide x 12’ high.
- Sivoia QS: The next generation of shading technology, a wired motorized solution with ultra quiet performance that integrates with all Lutron & third party home automation systems.
- Integration with Smart Home Systems:
- Lutron shades can be designed for controlled as a stand alone system using remotes, wall switches & phone apps. They can also be integrated with LUTRON lighting & smart home controllers as well as integrated with most smart home systems, allowing for automation and control based on time of day, sunlight exposure, or user preferences.
- Energy Efficiency:
- Many Lutron shades are designed to provide insulation & thermal protection, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and reduce energy costs. This is especially beneficial in climates with extreme temperatures.
- Wide Fabric Selection:
- Lutron offers a range of fabric options, including light-filtering, blackout, and sheer materials, allowing for customizable light control and privacy.
- Variety of Styles:
The Many Marvels of Mechoshade
- Manually operated roller shades; “Urban” & “M5” & “M5x”
- Motorized roller shades; battery, low and line voltage, RF, RS232, IQ485, Zigbee, Z-Wave
- Compact, sleek roller shades for small spaces; “Urban”
- Oversized, superwide shades for long windows: “Magnashade”
- Blackout-shading and room-darkening systems: Opaque fabric & blackout side channels
- Over 300 proprietary shadecloths; Polyester yarns, PVC FREE, Ecoveil (recyclable), blackout, Greenguard, LEED
- Automated roller-shade systems; Intelligent motors, RTS – Radio Series Motors, Sundialer & Solartrac systems
- Accessories; Recessed shading pockets, proprietary shadecloths; Polyester yarns, PVC FREE, Ecoveil (recyclable), blackout, Greenguard, LEED
- Controls; remotes, wall switches, sun & wind sensors, smart phones, all home automation and sophisticated building management systems
- Intelligent motors, Sundialer & Solartrac systems
- Specialty shades; Bottom up rollers, angled shades, sloped & skylight windows
- Fully recyclable shading systems; Elegant, sustainable solar protection with a view
Recessed profiles allow for shades to be concealed above the finished ceiling line. Removable access panels complete the installation allowing for servicing down the road.
Why Choose MechoShades?
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Energy Efficiency – Reduce heat gain in the summer and retain warmth in the winter, lowering your energy bills.
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Glare Reduction – Protect screens and reduce eye strain with precision-engineered solar shading.
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Motorization Options – Integrate your shades with smart home systems for effortless control.
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Durability & Quality – MechoShades are built to last, making them a long-term investment.
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Design Versatility – Choose from a wide range of fabrics, styles, and colors to suit your space.
MechoShades for Calgary’s Climate
Living in Calgary means dealing with cold winters, bright summer sun, and unpredictable weather. MechoShades are designed to adapt, providing insulation during freezing temperatures while maintaining comfort and natural light year-round.
Residential Shading – Enjoy privacy, comfort, and a modern aesthetic in your home.
Commercial Shading – Create energy-efficient workplaces that boost productivity.
Architectural Integration – Perfect for custom builds and large-scale projects in Calgary.
MechoShades for Calgary Homes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Are MechoShades worth it in Calgary?
Yes – Calgary’s extreme weather makes energy-efficient window coverings essential. MechoShades reduce heating costs in winter and cooling costs in summer.
2. Can MechoShades be automated?
Absolutely. Motorized MechoShades integrate seamlessly with most smart home and building automation systems.
3. Do MechoShades work for large windows?
Yes – MechoSystems specializes in large-scale shading solutions, perfect for Calgary’s modern homes and office towers.
4. How much do MechoShades cost in Calgary?
Pricing depends on size, fabric choice, and whether you select manual or motorized shades.
Call us to assist you in determining the perfect solution for your curtain needs. 1-866-664-4267 or info@gicor.com
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Who We Are
GiCor lodging projects ltd.
- Completed over 300 motorized projects including CCIS (U of A) Sciences building – over 600 motorized shade bands
- Integrated shading systems with all major automation brands including; Control4, Crestron, Elan, Lutron, HAI, Vantage, Johnson Controls as well as most AI (voice) control systems
- Largest shade installed (Size) CREB, Calgary, Alberta. Motorized shades over 35 feet long
- Widest shade installed (Size) Calgary residence. Motorized shade at 269″ wide
- Largest shading installation (Quantity) Guardian Towers, Calgary, Alberta – over 5000 manual shades
- If you are in the planning stages, renovating, building or just refreshing a room, consider the GiCor team & our exceptional / diverse range of motorized shading products for all of your future shading projects.
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Why Choose Us?
At GiCor Lodging Projects, we combine over 20 years of expertise with a boutique, client-focused approach to deliver customized design, furnishings, and smart technology solutions. From concept to installation, our team provides seamless, end-to-end service backed by world-class procurement, an extensive product selection, and a fully automated showroom. Trusted by thousands of clients and leading hospitality brands, GiCor transforms spaces with style, innovation, and care.
Proven Experience & Client Satisfaction
Since its founding in 2002 by Giles Dupas, GiCor has grown into a trusted, boutique design and furnishing firm with over two decades of experience and more than 5,000 satisfied clients
Integrated Expertise Across Interior & Smart Technologies
As part of the expansive GiCor Group, the company seamlessly blends interior furnishings and cutting-edge smart technologies. From shades and furnishings to home automation and media solutions, they deliver end-to-end design, wiring, and technology integration under one roof
Boutique Style with Broad Solutions
A hallmark of GiCor is its boutique-style approach combined with a comprehensive product lineup. Clients enjoy customizable solutions ranging from window coverings and area rugs to architectural products, automation systems, and white-glove procurement services
Fully Automated & Immersive Showroom
Visit GiCor’s fully automated showroom in northeast Calgary to experience a curated display of the latest window treatments, fabrics, furniture, smart controls, and voice-enabled automation first hand
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