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Arched Windows - What are the shading options ?
Horizontal mini blinds
The most practical type of blind for arch windows or windows with an arched top is a horizontal mini venetian type. Techform mini blinds are available in a wide range of aluminium and timber slats. This range uses conventional Venetian blind design headrails and operating mechanisms and are retractable as far as the shape allows. They hang in the window in the same way as a conventional blind does.
Non-Retractable Blinds
For large windows non-retractable louvre blinds are more practical. They have an aluminium framework that extends at intervals down the length of the blind and is thus tilt only and non-retractable. It is the most robust option for shaped windows and sloping glazing.
Vertical louvre blinds
Suitable for shallow arches and where there is space at the side for the louvres to stack (ie no cill). Where there is a cill only tilt operation is possible. Not recommended when the depth of the arch is more than half of the width
Pleated Blinds
We consider this to be a domestic solution unsuited to contract applications. The blind is fitted on one radius of the arch and is fanned round with support cables. Only suited to small windows
Roller Blinds
The roller would be mounted at the cill. The centre of the fabric needs to be re-inforced to allow a centre draw. This causes strain on a small area of the cloth and inadequate support at the sides which will sag. For arch tops re-inforcing with PVC piping around the arched part of the cloth will strengthen the edges but prevent it from retracting around the roller. Thus the blind could only be lowered as far as the arch part. This is not an option that we would recommend.
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