Timber Vertical Blinds

Timber vertical blinds are suitable for most window types and can even be made for sloping windows.

The timber louvres can be tilted to control the light entering the room or can be fully closed for privacy. This level of control makes vertical blinds a popular blind style.

Operation is simplicity itself with a cord to traverse the louvres and a chain to tilt them. Alternatively a child-safe wand attached to the first louvre can be used to simply pull or push the blind into place. Vertical blinds can also be made with motorised operation either with a 240v motor, 24v motor and there are even battery operated motors available. The louvres can be stacked either side of the opening or just to one side.

Vertical blinds can be used for all sizes of windows but are ideal for large glazing, patio doors or to cover a number of windows with one blind such as in a conservatory. They can also be used to shade sloping glazing as the slats can be sized to suit the slope.

Timber slats typically come in 89mm (3.5”) widths are available in range of finishes.

Types and operation

Bunching
Left hand or right hand bunch - all louvres bunch on left-hand side or right-hand side when the blind is fully open.

Split bunch
Equal numbers of louvers bunch to each side when the blind is fully open.

Centre bunch
All louvres bunch in the centre when the blind is fully open.

Curved blind
Blind with the headrail continuously curved to a specific shape to fit a curved window or similar installation. Blinds operated by one set of controls.

Dual controls
Individual controls to operate the traversing and rotation of the louvres.

Electrical operation
The use of one or two electric motors to operate the traversing and/or rotation of the louvres usually by remote control.

Mono control
Use of one control to operate both the traversing and rotation of the louvres.

Pelmet
A piece of louvre material supported on a bar fixed to the headrail to match the louvre material used on the blind or contrast the colour.

Pitched blind
Free hanging blind with the top and/or bottom not horizontal.

Stepped blind
Free hanging blind with a section of the louvres cut to a different length to avoid an obstruction such as a radiator.

Components

Headrail
Anodised or painted aluminium extrusion.

Tilt rod
Aluminium or alloy extrusion used to operate the louvre rotation gearing.

Fixing brackets
Galvanised metal, painted mild steel or plastic.

End cap
Moulded plastic. Fixed at each end of headrail. Used to support the tilt rod and blind controls.

Louvre carrier truck
Moulded plastic. Incorporates the gearing to rotate the louvre hook.

Self-aligning carrier truck
Truck incorporating a hook mechanism featuring a clutch devise to protect the mechanism.

Fixed gear truck
Truck with a direct drive between the louvre hook and tilting device.

Spacer link
Stainless steel or plastic. Controls the spacing between the louvre hooks.

Tilt/rotation chain
Metal ball and chain or cord with plastic balls. Turns the tilt rod to control the louvre rotation.

Tilt gearbox
A geared drive to adjust the louvre angle.

Traversing cord
Stretch resistant. Used to traverse the carrier trucks.

Cord weight
Moulded plastic or metal. Fixes to traversing cord to prevent sagging.

Cord Tidy
A device used to secure operating controls to window frame or surrounding reveal/wall.

Spring cord tensioner
Mild steel. Alternative to cord weight.

Louvre insert/hanger
Plastic. Fixed into top of louvre to connect louvre to the louvre hooks.

Child Safety

Always consider window blind cord and chain safety in buildings where children live or may visit. See more here.

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