Window-covering term

Hidden tilt

A shutter-louver linkage positioned behind or within the panel instead of using a front-mounted tilt rod.

Why it matters

The concealed linkage can change what must be inspected before considering automation.

Last reviewed: 2026-08-06 · Editorial basis and linked source records.

A front-mounted bar that links shutter louvers so they turn together.

An adjustable blade inside a shutter panel that changes light and privacy when tilted.

A framed section of interior shutters that contains louvers and may swing open on hinges.