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Arch Top : A curved shutter top; not a "true" circle.
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Bi-Fold : Two shutters that are hinged together, usually with a butt hinge.
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Casement : The wood or aluminum frame that goes around a window sash.
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Closed Position : The position of a shutter when it is seated in the window frame; the back of the shutter is generally visible from the outside when shutter is in the closed position. Cutouts - Decorative silhouettes cut out of the panel of a shutter, offering the ability to further customize pair of shutters; usually crafted into the uppermost panel on each side.
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Exact : If you specify an exact measurement, we'll make your blind to those exact dimensions. This is normal when a blind is to be fitted outside a window recess or to cover the glass in a back door for instance.
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Fine Grain : A preferred quality of wood typically found in old growth timber, resulting in a stable construction with minimum contraction and expanding.
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Fixed Louver : Any louvered shutter in which the louvers are stationary and do not move/pivot.
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Galvanization : Process of applying a coat of zinc onto the surface of metal to prevent rust and decay.
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Jacquard : Jacquards are fabrics with an intricate woven in design.
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Louver Direction : The position of the louvers tilt; historically, louvers tilt toward the house when shutters are opened.
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Louver Pitch : The degree of the angle at which the louvers are positioned.
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Louvers : These are the vertical strips of fabric that make up a Vertical blind.
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Made-to-Measure : This means that every one of our blinds is made to your own unique requirements.
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Mortise : A hole bored into the stile joint to accommodate the tenon.
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Overlap Rabbeting : A shutter that has the wood on the edge of the stile removed, blocking light when the closed shutters interlock; also referred to as "ship-lap".
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Recess : This is the measurement to use if you want the blind to fit inside a window recess. If you specify a recess measurement, we'll make a tiny adjustment automatically to ensure that your blind fits perfectly.
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Slats : These are the horizontal strips of aluminium or wood that make up an aluminium, Wood Effect or Wooden Venetian blind.
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SSL : This stands for secure socket layer. It means that you're in a secure area where it's safe to complete transactions.
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Stile : The vertical framing member of a shutter.
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Strap Hinge : A hinge typically secured to the top and bottom of the back of a shutter with a sleeve that fits over a pintel.
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Swatch : This is a small piece of fabric or slat that we'll send to you if you request a free sample.
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Tannin : Natural resin present in cedar and other woods.
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Tenon : A projection on the end of a rail made to fit into a mortise, thereby creating a joint.
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Tilt Rod : A vertical piece of wood, secured to the louvers, traditionally used for operating louvers.
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Window Jamb : The wood that frames a window and is used to secure the window to the rough opening of the building.
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Window Seat : The area where the shutter rests in the closed position.
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