Window covering

Updated on Dec 10, 2023

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Window coverings are material used to cover a window to manage sunlight, to provide additional weatherproofing, to ensure privacy or sometimes security, or for purely decorative purposes.

Window coverings, especially in the American market, are usually on the interior side of windows, but exterior solutions are also available.

Types of coverings include:

Curtains and drapes

Window blinds, including:

Venetian blinds: wood, faux wood, vinyl, aluminum

Mini blinds

Window shutters, both the more traditional Colonial style and plantation shutters with larger louver sizes

Window shades, including:

Roman & folding shades

Roller shades

Cellular shades

Solar screen

Various types of boarding, nailed or screwed to the window casing, can be used as temporary window covering.

Alternatives

Smart glass is used with high-rise buildings.

References

Window covering Wikipedia

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