A window covering is material used to cover a window to reduce sunlight, to provide additional weatherproofing, or to ensure privacy.

Window Coverings are usually on the interior side of windows, but can be on the exterior in some situations.

Types of coverings include:

• Drapes
• Curtains
• Window blinds, including:
  • Venetian blinds
• Window shutters
• Various types of boarding, nailed or screwed to the window casing, can be used as temporary window covering.