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Why top-down bottom-up shades matter<\/h2>\n
Top-down bottom-up shades<\/a> are a modern answer to a classic challenge: how to maximize natural light while maintaining privacy and comfort. Whether you\u2019re shading a sun-soaked living room, keeping a bathroom private, or improving nursery safety, this lift configuration increases the useful options of almost any window treatment.<\/p>\n * Note: Motorization is only offered on Two-Fabric shades and is not currently compatible with Top-Down Bottom-Up Shades.<\/em><\/p>\n Instead of a single bottom-up lift, these shades have two movable rails (top and bottom). You can lower the top rail to admit daylight at the top of the window, raise the bottom rail to reveal the lower glass, or position both rails to create an opening in the middle. The exact lift system varies by product:<\/p>\n Your selection depends on goals: light control, insulation, aesthetics or blackout performance.<\/p>\n Top-down bottom-up shades<\/a> are useful almost anywhere, but they shine in specific applications:<\/p>\n Regular care keeps window shades looking good and functioning smoothly:<\/p>\n Are top-down bottom-up shades safe for homes with kids and pets?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes. Our cordless TDBU<\/a> and motorized Two-Fabric shades<\/a>, eliminate the need for dangling cords. Canadian retailers are only allowed to sell window coverings that do not have cords in order to respect health and safety guidelines. All of our products \u2013 across all categories \u2013 are fully compliant at Select Blinds Canada.<\/p>\n Do top-down bottom-up shades reduce energy bills?<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes, they can because cellular honeycomb shades provide insulating air pockets. Combined with proper installation, you may see measurable reductions in heat loss and cooling gains.<\/p>\n Can I get blackout fabric in a TDBU shade?<\/strong><\/p>\n Absolutely. We offer two-fabric (day\/night) constructions or blackout bottoms so you can have both privacy and complete darkness when needed. You can click on our TDBU category and filter by \u201cblackout\u201d for a quicker shopping experience.<\/p>\n Is motorization worth the extra cost?<\/strong><\/p>\n For large windows, high or hard-to-reach placements, or for smart-home integration, motorization is often worth the investment for convenience and safety. We recommend choosing motorization whenever it is available. However, some products are not compatible with motorization, like traditional TDBU shades.<\/p>\n Why are the current TDBU shades different from the ones I bought from you a few years ago?<\/strong><\/p>\n Health Canada requires that window blinds sold in Canada be designed so that cords don\u2019t pose a strangulation risk to children. This means long, loose cords are no longer allowed\u2014especially ones that form loops or can be easily pulled down. Manufacturers must either use cordless designs or keep any accessible cords very short (generally under about 22 cm \/ 44 cm loop) so a child can\u2019t get tangled in them. This came into effect May 1, 2022. That is why blinds you may have purchased before this date are different.<\/p>\n What should I do if I have the old, non-compliant TDBU shades?<\/strong><\/p>\n There is no obligation to change your shades, however, we take Health Canada\u2019s guidelines seriously. Your safety and the safety of those around you matters to us. We highly recommend you do update your shades to a safe and compliant product.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Want sunlight on your ceiling and a private room at eye level? Top-down bottom-up shades let you have both. These versatile window coverings let you lower the shade from the top, raise it from the bottom, or combine both actions to control light, view and privacy exactly where you want it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-honeycomb-cellular-shades"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1606","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1606"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1606\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1608,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1606\/revisions\/1608"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1607"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1606"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1606"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.selectblindscanada.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1606"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Key benefits at a glance<\/h2>\n
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How top-down bottom-up shades work<\/h2>\n
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Materials and performance: which fabric should you choose?<\/h2>\n
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Where to use them: ideal rooms and windows<\/h2>\n
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Common misconceptions<\/h2>\n
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Measuring, mounting and lift system tips<\/h2>\n
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Maintenance and care<\/h2>\n
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n