Window Blind and Shade Glossary - S

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Window Blind and Shade Glossary - S

Semi-opaque: A shade through which images and shapes, but not clear details, show through. Darker colors provide somewhat more privacy than lighter colors.

Spacer Blocks: Extensions that add 1/2" of depth to the headrail on outside mounts. Spacer blocks are used when extra room is needed to avoid obstructions (such as molding) that are in the way of the blind or shade.

Stack: The area or direction the blind's slats go to (or "stack") when opened. With vertical blinds, the area of the stack (i.e., a left stack or a right stack) determines the direction the blind opens. In a left stack, the slats will "stack" on the left side of the window when fully opened. In a right stack, the slats will "stack" on the right side of the window when opened. Blinds can also be split stacked - opening in the middle, with half stacking to the left and the other half to the right; or center stacked - pulling away on both sides and stacking in the middle.

Stack Height: The amount of space the slats take at the top of a horizontal blind when fully raised. A smaller stack height allows a greater view out the window.