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Aluminum blinds
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Used to refer to venetian blinds constructed of horizontal strips of aluminium.
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Automatic cord lock
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Geared mechanism that allows a venetian blind to be raised/lowered to any position.
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Blackout blinds
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Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration.
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Bobble chain
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Plastic chain which is used on vertical blinds, The bobble chain attaches to the bottom weights and ensures the smooth operation and uniform appearance of the blind.
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Bottom weights
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Weights, usually injection moulded plastic] which are placed in the pocket of a vertical blind louvre and stabiles the blind.
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Cafe rod
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A type of roller blind with a shaped bottom finish through which a wooden or metal rod is inserted.
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Children's blinds
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Usually refers to a blackout roller blind to prevent light penetration and are ideal for children's bedrooms / light sleepers.
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Conservatory roof blinds
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Custom made roof blinds usually with high shading and thermal properties.
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Dim-out blinds
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Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light penetration.
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Face fix
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A method of fitting the blinds to the face wall.
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GGL code
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The prefix code on a velux window which indentifies the type, Velux blinds are ordered not by size but via the window code.
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Headrail
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Headrails are used in venetian and vertical blinds and is the part that contains the operating mechanism.
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Louvres
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Strips of blind fabric which hang vertically, refers to vertical blinds.
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Pleated blinds
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Pleated blinds have crisp, horizontal pleats forming a concertina effect, A very popular choice for loft windows or any window at an angle.
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Raise & lower cord control
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Method of raising and lowering a venetian blind by use of a cord control.
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Read made blinds
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Blinds pre-made in set sizes, customers then trim the blinds to their exact size, Advantages are low cost and fast delivery.
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Roller blinds
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Specially stiffened fabric blind which simply rolls onto a tube when operated. Very popular and economical window treatment.
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Roman blinds
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Soft fabric blinds which gather into pleats when raised.
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Scallop blinds
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Roller blinds which have a scalloped finish at the bottom usually with the addition of braid.
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Side fix
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A method of fitting the blinds to the side walls, usually used with a recess fitting.
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Sidewinder
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A mechanism for operating a roller blind, located at one end of the blind and allowing easy and accurate positioning.
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Siesta blinds
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A blackout blind for a velux window.
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Tilt cord control
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Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds] or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control cord.
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Tilt wand control
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Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds] or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control rod.
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Top fix
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A method of fitting the blinds to the ceiling.
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Trucks
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Used on on vertical blinds and is part of the mechanism within the headrail, The fabric is attached to the trucks [via hangers] which move smoothly along a guide rail opening and closing the blind.
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Velux blinds
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A type of blind manufactured specically for Velux Windows commonly found in loft spaces.
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Velux windows
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A range of windows specically desingned for lofts and situations where the window needs to be installed at an angle.
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Venetian blinds
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Blinds constructed of horizontal strips of wood, aluminium or PVC, Gives a modern look to home or office and a large degree of light control.
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Vertical blinds
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Strips of fabric [louvres] suspended vertically from a headrail. Immensely practical blind which comes into it's own on larger sizes.
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