Key Terms Explained
From Mashrabiya to light transmittance — every term you'll encounter here, explained clearly.
Mashrabiya
A traditional geometric lattice element made of wood or metal from Islamic architecture — lets light and air through while protecting against glances and sun.
Mashrabiya Screen Guide →Venetian Blind (Jalousie)
Adjustable horizontal or vertical slats for stepless control of light and privacy, usually mounted indoors.
Blinds Guide →Roller Shutter
Outdoor, rollable slatted protection — offers strong sun, break-in and heat protection.
Shutters Guide →Window Film
A thin, self-adhesive or electrostatic film on the glass pane — reduces visibility and UV radiation without drilling.
Window Film Guide →Screen (Paravent)
A free-standing or mounted divider element that visually separates a space or shields an area from view.
Mashrabiya Screen Guide →Arabesque
An interlacing ornament, often floral or geometric, from Islamic art — frequently the basis for Mashrabiya patterns.
Free Tools →Privacy Screening
An umbrella term for any solution that prevents outside views — from film to blinds to curtains.
Needs Finder →Light Transmittance
A measure of how much daylight a window element still lets through — important when choosing between opaque and semi-transparent.
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