When a bracket is installed with screws projecting into the vertical sides of a window or other opening.

A fast up and down movement of a motor, like a nod, indicating the motor has received a stationary command

An electrical connection consisting of a length of wire that comes from a device.

Stands for “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.” A set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes and neighborhoods. Regulated by the USGBC.

Indicates the measurement typically taken on the vertical plane (top to bottom). AKA Height.

Refers to the small amount of light which leaks around the edges of the fabric of a shade due to the EDGE CLEARANCE.

A term used to describe the end of a shade cycle. May refer to the Lower (Bottom) Limit or Upper (Top) Limit.

In shading, a term used to describe an electrical voltage which requires a transformer to step-down the high voltage from the main power source, typically to 12V- 24V.

A switch used in motorization that locks into position, or “maintains”, the last button pressed by the user and does not disconnect the circuit, or return to neutral, until the user does so manually.

A manual window treatment is one that must be operated by hand.

A switch used in motorization that will close a circuit while the user is pressing it. Once released, it snaps back to neutral and disconnects the circuit.

A motorized treatment is one that has a motor which is controlled by a remote control, wall switch, 3rd party automation or building management system