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2. Window covering - Wikipedia

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   Optimal control of window coverings can increase occupant comfort (visual and thermal comfort) while saving building energy use (lighting, cooling, and heating energy). [7] Typical dynamic window coverings include automated blinds and automatic shades. Window blinds and shades can be controlled to avoid glare while introducing daylight to the ...

3. Window blind - Wikipedia

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   Various window blind styles. A window blind is a type of window covering. [1] There are many different kinds of window blinds which use 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.

4. Window treatment - Wikipedia

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   Types of blinds: Wood; Faux wood (also known by brand names such as Plaswood) Vinyl blinds in various sizes, e.g. 25 mm (1 in) and 50 mm (2 in) Vinyl and fabric for vertical blinds; Aluminum; A shade is a piece of fabric which rolls, stacks or folds to expose or cover a window. Some shades allow for views through (e.g. sheer shades). Types of ...

5. 50 years and 440 deaths: How the U.S. failed to stop window ...

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   Hundreds of children have been strangled to death on cords from window blinds, shades and curtains. Why didn’t the Consumer Product Safety Commission do more sooner? Show comments.

6. Levolor - Wikipedia

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   Lorentzen introduced standardization, vertical integration, metal manufacturing and assembly lines to the window blinds industry. [4] In 1993, Levolor was acquired by Newell (known today as Newell Brands). [5] In July 2016, Levolor was sold to Hunter Douglas, a Dutch custom window blind manufacturer, for US$260 million. [6]

7. Window valance - Wikipedia

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   A window valance. A window valance (or pelmet in the UK) [1] is a form of window treatment that covers the uppermost part of the window and can be hung alone or paired with other window blinds, or curtains. Valances are a popular decorative choice in concealing drapery hardware. Window valances were popular in Victorian interior design.