This section contains detailed information for:

• Rooflight/Conservatory Retractable Blinds
• Non-Retractable Blinds
• Mid-Pane & Partition Blinds
• Blackout and Dim-out Blinds
• Insect Screens
• Smoke Blinds
• Heavy Duty Contract Roller Blinds
• Speciality Shaped Blinds
• Anti-glare Roller Blinds

Clearance & Gaps

All blinds that can be moved, i.e. extended or retracted require clearance gaps between the blind and the structure to which it is fixed. This is to provide movement tolerance and prevent damage occurring. The sizes of these clearance gaps vary depending on the type and size of the blind.

In most instances, clearance gaps do not pose a problem, but in special cases, such as dimout/blackout blinds and insect screens, this may be addressed by measures like masking or side channels as set out in the appropriate sections.