Slatertype

Slatertype is a term used in the design and manufacture of slatted architectural and furnishing elements. It designates a specific configuration of slats—such as their width, thickness, spacing, and orientation—and the way they are supported or joined within a panel, screen, or frame.

In practice, slatertypes encompass a range of material and profile choices. Common materials include wood, metal, and composites; profiles can be flat, curved, or ribbed, and installations may be fixed or adjustable through tilt mechanisms. The term is primarily used in product catalogs, CAD libraries, and design briefs to categorize families of similar components.

Variants are defined by arrangement and function. Flat slatertypes feature evenly spaced parallel slats; dual-layer types place two slat sets at different offsets for light diffusion and privacy; curved or perforated types alter shadow, acoustics, and airflow. The mounting method—edge-to-edge, framed, or grid-supported—also contributes to a given slatertype's performance.

Applications include window coverings such as blinds, interior room dividers, and ventilated façades or acoustic panels. The choice of slatertype affects glare control, privacy, sound transmission, and climate comfort as well as aesthetics.

Origin and standardization of the term vary by manufacturer. Slatertype does not refer to a single, universally accepted specification, but rather to a classificatory concept used to organize products within catalogs and design workflows. See also Slat, Louver, Grille, Acoustic panel.