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Support A Local Fabricator

10/27/2014

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I admit it, I do carry a couple imported wood and faux wood blind lines.  These are the blinds you find for a discount everywhere and get the job done for a couple years - or work great in situations where you expect careless renters.  It is an option that works for select situations and back to the wall budgets.

For those with a little more financial flexibility, cheap is actually wasteful, because a little bit more on the front end gets you a lot more on the back-end. 

For me personally, I love the quality and service provided by my local fabricator.  He has been around for a while and makes a really high quality wood and faux wood blind at a reasonable price.  Additionally, buying locally is good for jobs in the community and helps support the wellness of families in our own town.

But here is the rub, besides the local economic advantage of sourcing from a local provider, there nearness to the customer makes them more mindful of the job they are doing and the value they are providing.  They don't have the advantage of paying a dollar a day for labor, but they do have the advantage of having to face you at the grocery store or local school event.  They can not hide from their product like someone in China can and that makes all the difference.

Business people attempt to drive cost leadership by commoditizing products, but often just end up hiding the differences behind a facade.  Local fabricators do not have this luxury and must differentiate themselves by removing the facade with education.
This is why I always attempt to help my customers with a local or at least regional fabricator first.  Of course, I listen to their needs and budget and adjust accordingly, but in the end I want them to be fully informed of their options and trade-offs.  I would rather not get the job than tell someone what they want to hear - and then have to hide from them in the produce section - but that is just me and why I prefer local wood and faux wood blind fabricators.

Our 2" wood and faux wood blind calculator will give you an idea what you project will cost from our local fabricator.  Please kindly contact us if we can work with you on your project.
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Not All Blinds Are Made to Last

10/20/2014

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Most treat wood and faux wood blinds like a commodity.  What I mean by that is that they look for the lowest price possible thinking that all 2" wood and faux wood blinds are alike.  In other words, it just becomes a game of supply and demand because the market has come to believe there is no difference in performance, look or quality.

This bargain basement commodity mentality has given rise to the 2" faux wood blind purchased by the crate from overseas and cut-down to a general size.  In fact, builder packages often include these minimal options at a premium for mortgage role-in convenience.

I will admit that these blinds have their place in cookie cutter apartments and low end rentals.  They get the job done and when they fail in a year or two - you just throw it away and get another for less then $100.  However, there is another market for the 2" and 2.5" wood and faux wood blind.  This is the market that wants a decent warranty with a blind that looks and feels more substantial.

Two and two-and-a-half inch wood blinds and faux wood blinds can be found in the mid-range price groups that are every bit as nice as the most expensive blinds.  This is the point you want to try and hit if you are purchasing wood or faux wood blinds for your home or business.  The little extra you spend provides you a much greater value, quality and beauty.

The difficulty is that unless you have the opportunity to work on different jobs, as professionals in the industry do, then it might be hard to know that you are missing out on a better experience for the sake of a few extra dollars.  Window covering installers that have been around awhile will tell you that the jobs - with the commodity 2" blinds, always leave you with a dissatisfied feeling after the install.  This is because handling the product and its parts gives one a feel for its durability and function.  Additionally, these installers see so many jobs they know a beautiful quality look compared to a low end look - without the need to see them side by side.

Conversely, the jobs with the moderately priced quality 2" blinds leave you with a pleasant - that went well and looks awesome feeling.  It is why it is sad to see so many people opting for the low end 2" blinds in their beautiful new home.  I know - it is a stop gap to deal with limited funds - but it really is a mistake.

With that said, we do offer an inexpensive option for those whose budget or need dictates it.  But, we at Latreia Blinds and Shutters prefer to utilize our years of experience to help the value shopper hit the optimal value sweet spot.

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The Great Arizona Housing Boom

10/8/2014

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Between 2003 and 2008, we were providing blinds for many of the new home builders through-out the state.  As such, we saw a steady increase in requests to measure and install wood and faux wood blind builder packages.  This was because people were adding every conceivable upgrade to their house mortgage despite the fact that the blinds could be purchased after close for a significant discount.  Crazy days indeed. 

Many still use the builder option, though it has gotten more competitive and less likely to be added to much tighter mortgage standards.  Shutters seem to be the favorite to add to mortgages now. 

Anyway, because of our leading position in the market we literally handled 1,000's of blinds per week and over the course of those busy years likely handled in excess of 100,000 wood and faux blinds.  You sort of feel like you have seen it all after a while, but, believe it or not, we still learn new things and still get that "hit" from seeing a house transformed with quality wood and faux wood blinds.

Why share this?  Because our experience runs deep and our experience has landed us on the nicest wood and faux blinds for the price.  This is why experience matters and why you should do business with Latreia Wood and Faux Wood Blinds.
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