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Venetian blinds
Timber slatted blinds are one of the earliest forms of sun screening that were developed from the timber shutters that covered window openings before the advent of glass. The modern blind dates back to the 18th century and is the original Venetian blind. Whilst most are made with the same components as aluminium blinds, reproductions of the early blinds with timber rail sections and cast fittings are available.
How wooden blinds are made
As a natural material, timber is subject to movement and for timber blinds it is only possible to use timbers that are stable in the form of narrow strips. The timber has to be kiln dried to a moisture content of between 6-8% to maintain this stability and avoid warping.
The timbers used are cedar, basswood and ramin. The former is a very grainy wood with a distinctive variation in colour which is its principal attraction. Basswood is a light wood with a more even grain which is preferred when a more uniform colour is required, and ramin is a medium grained hardwood.
Our blinds are made from fully sustainable forests, maintaining a balanced product.
Venetian blind controls
Most operations have dual controls to raise and lower the blind using either a cord or rod system
Components
- Slats are 25mm,35mm and 50mm
- The headrail is normally in steel or metal slatted pvc
- Most blinds are constructed with ladder braid and some are made with a ladder braid
Colours of our window blinds
Expansion of colors is ongoing. Currently available are
- Natural
- Beech
- Tawny or light oak
- Honey pine
- Chestnut or cherry
- Auburn or chocolate brown
- Hazel or ebony
- White
Measuring your window opening
- Always use a metal tape
- Use millimetres
- Specify width first then drop
- Measure in 3 different places and use the smallest measurement
Trends in demand for wooden blinds
The demand for wooden blinds continues to grow and the price is becoming more accessible to many homeowners. High quality and high fashion have to be at reasonable prices and this range reinforces this point.
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We custom make your blinds ANY SIZE at NO additional charge, but always like to double check your measurements with you.
Enquiries
We will be pleased to help answer your queries if you need more information.
Telephone: 01371 810763
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