NOTE: “CSS-BLACKOUT-HARDWARE” is sold as part of a custom-configured product or can ordered by length or pre-packed quantities via the Crestron® Design Tool for Crestron Shading Solutions. This specifications page is for informational purposes and shows the available accessories of a blackout system for shades. To configure shades or order shading parts and accessories, please use the Crestron Design Tool for Crestron Shading Solutions or call 1-855-53-S-H-A-D-E (537-4233) for support.

A blackout system from Crestron^® typically includes two primary elements: the channel and the sill angle.

Side Channels

For an inside or outside mount installation, side channels enable blackout conditions by helping prevent light leaks between the window jamb and shade fabric. Crestron offers two channel styles, the U-Channel and the H-Channel, which are available in the same finishes as the architectural and designer cassette hardware.

The U-Channel is designed for a single window opening and is installed on the left and right side of the shade. The H-Channel installs between two adjacent shades, where it cuts down on light leaks between shades and provides a smooth path for shade fabric to travel as it unrolls. Because the H-Channel pertains to multiple window openings, it can only be ordered as an accessory, not as part of a shade.

Side channels do not work with Arcitectural XL shades or Roman shades. Architectural hem bars are not recommended with side channels or sill angles, as they will not fit properly.

Sill Angles

Used with side channels, sill angles help to complete blackout treatments, reducing light leaks along the bottom of the window in single-opening shade systems.

Side Channel Accessories

Side Channel Feed Ramps allow shade fabric to enter a side channel smoothly without being snagged, especially if channels are manually cut in the field and may have rough edges. Side Channel Liner slides into a U-Channel or H-Channel to create a tighter fit for shade fabric and ensure proper blackout capability for thinner fabrics.

Side Channel Bottom Caps provide a clean end cap for the side channel as it sits on top of a window sill. Side Channel Plugs are designed to cover up mounting screws when drilling through the outside of the channel.

Notes on Ordering

Except for the H-Channel, blackout accessories come automatically when ordered as part of a shade. Blackout accessories may also be ordered separately. When ordering coupled shades, blackout accessories must be ordered separately, as they will not come automatically as part of the coupled system.