Have there been any issues with the crank handle style of shade? Will install two shades, 8' and 6' in 14' 5" space...any install issues to expect?
177831
No issue with handle. Top bar end about 2" to edge of shade so I guess total dimension for 8'+6' will be 14'8"?
177832
I had no issues installing mine at all. The only concern you may deal with is if yours is outside like mine. I put mine up attached to a metal gazebo on my deck. I was able to attach the knobs at the bottom to my deck so it doesn't blow around in the wind. The "crank" is a cord with little plastic knobs that hangs down about 3 feet. Again if outside it will blow around from the wind. I was able the devise a way to anchor mine. At times we leave ours down for days at a time. Does a great job at blocking out the sun. All in all it has worked out perfect for us. Good luck.
177833
You have 5" between the shades, more than enough to put the cranking rod in place. You need to have a convenient storage space for the 2 cranking rods. Shouldn't expectany install issues.
177834
todate no issues with crank handle as the shade is cranked down and up daily, installation was very easy
2183143
The shade will only go as far down as the window height, unless you pull it further outside the window frame. Our windows are only 37" tall and they look fine, there is just extra at the bottom that isn't noticeable.
673669
very easy to install. It will take 4 holes, two per side. Yes, you should find something that can handle the weight of the shade, especially in the wind.
165424
You make the bar the correct size and can peel the shade down to match the length of the bar. Very very simple. Corrects only the width of the shade, not the length.
549912
Sorry to admit. I haven't installed it. I ordered it last winter and didn't get to it right away and then summer came. You know how it is. Outside taskes took precedence. I will put it in in the fall. Sorry to not be any help.
2246036
This looks like a great shade for my modern style house. I am concerned about the view from the bottom as I want to put this on a very high ceiling and no information provided covers this detail. Is it bare (to the bulb/fixture) or is there some sort of diffuser? If so, is it nice? As to fixture hardware to you suggest the recommended pairing off the website? It looks like the max drop would be 3" for base, 15" for rod, 10" for shade = 28 off the ceiling.
1857151
Virginia, I ordered this shade for my parents. Not sure if they came with instructons but I imagine it does, especially if you get the hardware. There were no complaints about any complications putting it up. I can tell you from what I've seen that it covers a decent sized area.
1793516
you need a small one as you have to install the hardware on each sides as well...you may check youtube for some tips on how to install the shades
576381
In my experience, it was very self-explanatory. Not complicated in the least. Just decide at what point you'd like to anchor the shades and place the rings there. With the bungee ties, you have wiggle room to not get it perfect and it will still be great.
1660607
I put a different shade on it, and it works great. If you do get a shade, pick one with a small circular opening and the wire frame closer to the top of the shade rather than the middle.
1356205
I didn't put it together, but my husband did and says that the handle does easily come on and off. The shade comes off easily, also, but that is it as far as tearing it down/folding it down for transport.
2044400
It is a 4' wide x 6' long shade. If you do decide to purchase and install, be sure to follow the instructions and watch the on line video. They will provide some good guidance on spacing the brackets appropriately.
554393
Problem with shade is the stick-um let go shortly after being installed. The shade was supposed to fit the windshield of our vehicle, but does not. As far as the guarantee is concerned - I do not know.
1288092
There's a small cord housing unit that hangs at the bottom of the cord (2-3' from the top) and has to be screwed in to something to work properly (mounting hardware included). This caused a little problem for us because the shade hangs down about 8" away from the post the bracket is on so the cord is at an angle.
439178
Good luck. I tried to order it twice. One time I got the bar the other time I got a single shade. I even called in about the issue the second time and they acted like I was the one at fault. They told me to order it from a different seller. I finally gave up. I order stuff off amazon at least once a month and that was the only time I was completly dissapointed with them.
1987285
Yes. I was not able to install mine, as I could not operate the shade if installed. Found out well after the return time.
1143093
Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my patio. I hope this helps. Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my... » Read More Tom, I did not trim my shades and quite honestly I do not see where one would do so without adversely affected the integrity of the shade. The top portion is fitted inside an aluminum tube to hold it in place when you raise and lower the shade. The bottom portion has another aluminum tube sewn into a sleeve to keep it in place and it has small rings on each end that allow the bungee retainers to be attached if you choose to do so. I would not trim them based on what I see in the design of the shade. They work great in my opinion and I have had zero problems since installing them on my patio. I hope this helps. « Show Less