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Window Blinds

It’s so great that the Harmattan weather is slowly creeping in, if only it didn’t come along with so much dust. This issue of dust brings me to talk about a particular wall covering called window blinds.
A window blind is a type of window covering which uses a variety of control systems. A typical window blind is made up of several long horizontal or vertical slats of various types of hard material including wood, plastic or metal which are held together by cords that run through the blind slats.
Window blinds can be adjusted by rotating them from an open position to a closed position with either a manual or remote control which allows the slats to overlap and block out most of the light.
These blinds can be classified broadly into 5 different categories:
1. The Venetian blinds
2. The Roller blinds
3. The Roman blinds
4. The Pleated blinds
5. The Vertical blinds
Many window blinds are made with slats of fabric, wood, plastic, or metal which adjusts by rotating from an open position to a closed position by allowing slats to overlap.
The horizontal version uses a thin woven corded “ladder” system to suspend the slats and enable slats to be closed via a rotating drum to which each upper end of the woven ladder is wrapped and attached. A lift cord allows the blind to be pulled up and stacked tightly to the top of the window when desired.
The vertical version uses a generally wider slat and has the added feature of pulling a cord to stack the slats together either to one side or to separate in the centre and stack on each end. This vertical blind allows rotation of slats by a rotating shaft in the upper head rail housing which runs through independent geared carriers that will convert twisting of tilt rail to a rotation of each individual slat in synchrony
Window blinds reduce the heat from sunlight. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs had blinds made of reeds. The most inexpensive blinds in the 19th century were home-made roller blinds, made of cloth.
Window blinds can be manually drawn using a cord, or automated through motorization. Controls for motorized blinds can be from a wall switch or keypad, remote control, or a personal computer, eliminating the need for cords and allowing control of otherwise inaccessible windows.
VENETIAN BLINDS

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A Venetian blind has horizontal slats, one above another. Venetian blinds are basic slatted blinds made of metal or plastic; wooden slats are sometimes used but in the US these are now usually referred to as wood blinds or bamboo blinds. The slats can be rotated such that they overlap with one side facing inward and then in the opposite direction such that they overlap with the other side facing inward.
ROLLER BLINDS

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These are usually stiffened polyester, mounted on a metal pole and operated with a side chain or spring mechanism. Lower cost and readymade blinds often come with a PVC pole.
ROMAN BLINDS

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Roman shades are types of window blinds used to block out the sun. When opened, the Romans stack up evenly; when covering the full window height, they are smooth without overlapping.
Roman blinds can be purchased with a blackout lining on the back to fully block out sunlight.
Unlike other blinds such as roller, vertical, and Venetian blinds, Romans offer no option to protect against high temperatures or moisture, making them unsuitable for bathrooms.
Be on the lookout for the second part of this article where I will be listing the other two categories of blinds. Until then do have yourself a great day.

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