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Aluminium Blinds - Used to refer to venetian blinds constructed
of horizontal strips of aluminium
Automatic Cord Lock - Geared mechanism that allows a venetian
blind to be raised/lowered to any position
Blackout Blinds - Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout
blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light
penetration
Bobble Chain - 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
Bottom Weights - Weights, usually injection moulded plastic]
which are placed in the pocket of a vertical blind louvre and stabiles
the blind
Cafe Rod - A type of roller blind with a shaped bottom finish
through which a wooden or metal rod is inserted
Children's Blinds - Usually refers to a blackout roller blind
to prevent light penetration and are ideal for children's bedrooms
/ light sleepers
Conservatory Roof Blinds - Custom made roof blinds usually with
high shading and thermal properties
Dim-Out Blinds - Usually refers to a roller blind, blackout
blinds have a coating on the rear of the fabric to prevent light
penetration
Face fix - A method of fitting the blinds to the face wall
GGL Code - The prefix code on a velux window which indentifies
the type, Velux blinds are ordered not by size but via the window
code
Headrail - Headrails are used in venetian and vertical blinds
and is the part that contains the operating mechanism
Louvres - Strips of blind fabric which hang vertically, refers
to vertical blinds
Pleated Blinds - Pleated blinds have crisp, horizontal pleats
forming a concertina effect, A very popular choice for loft windows
or any window at an angle
Raise & Lower Cord Control - Method of raising and lowering
a venetian blind by use of a cord control
Ready Made Blinds - Blinds pre-made in set sizes, customers
then trim the blinds to their exact size, Advantages are low cost
and fast delivery
Roller Blinds - Specially stiffened fabric blind which simply
rolls onto a tube when operated. Very popular and economical window
treatment
Roman Blinds - Soft fabric blinds which gather into pleats when
raised
Scallop Blinds - Roller blinds which have a scalloped finish
at the bottom usually with the addition of braid
Side fix - A method of fitting the blinds to the side walls,
usually used with a recess fitting
Sidewinder - A mechanism for operating a roller blind, located
at one end of the blind and allowing easy and accurate positioning
Siesta Blinds - A blackout blind for a velux window
Tilt Cord Control - Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds]
or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control cord
Tilt Wand Control - Method of rotating the slats [venetian blinds]
or louvres [vertical blinds] by use of a control rod
Top fix - A method of fitting the blinds to the ceiling
Trucks - 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
Velux Blinds - A type of blind manufactured specically for Velux
Windows commonly found in loft spaces
Velux Windows - A range of windows specically desingned for
lofts and situations where the window needs to be installed at an
angle
Venetian Blinds - 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
Vertical Blinds - 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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