Definitions: P - Window coverings

pelmet

A pelmet is a decorative panel or structure mounted about the top of a window, like a cornice or valance. A pelmet is used to conceal drapery hardware, fittings and lighting elements.

References - pelmet

See the following for additional pelmet information:

• Carpentry Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, January 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
• Green Building Products, 3rd Edition: The GreenSpec Guide to Residential Building Materials-3rd Edition ICC (distributed by Cengage Learning); 1 edition, October 2009, International Code Council, ISBN 1435400631
• Elements of Energy Efficient House United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Comparison Of the HERS Reference Home, HERS Rated Home & ENERGY STAR Reference Design Home United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
• Fundamentals of Residential Construction Wiley; 2 edition, February 2006, Edward Allen, Rob Thallon, ISBN 471681792

Service Professionals that can help with pelmet issues

• Blind Installer
• Drapery Installer
• Window Covering Dealer, Designer and Installer

Common projects involving pelmet

• Decorating, Re-Decorating
• Decorate Interior
• Remodel Kitchen
• Remodel Bathroom

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