Thursday, April 14, 2016

Timber Shutters for your Home Windows

Timber shutters are an ideal addition to any style of house. They screen your interiors from sun, provide privacy and of course, wooden shutters look great, too. Installing them also improves the value of your home. The principal types of wooden shutters available are:

  • Phoenixwood –This environment-friendly solution comes from fast-growing trees known as Kiritree. Phoenixwood wooden shutters offer a contemporary feel, and is available in a wide variety of stain and paint finishes.

  • Customwood – If you want crisp and clean colours, this is the economical shutter for you. Manufactured with engineered wood with a coating of a hard wearing polymer, customwood is cost-effective and is resistant to scratches.

  • FSC teak – This type of timber shutter is resistant to damage and harder than most softwood options. FSC teak wooden shutters are created from plantation-grown sources.

  • Waterproof ABS – This shutter is perfect for wet areas or rooms where regular steam or weather exposure  would occur. They come in a range of colour and styles.


Contact a professional timber shutter installer to know your options. Woodworkers have tradesman installers who can advise you on the best options for your location and decor.

Monday, March 14, 2016

The Versatility of Aluminium Plantation Shutters

Modern Timber plantation shutters are intended for internal use. They are a replacement for blinds or curtains but are not robust enough to handle full external weather conditions. While it is not unusual to see householders attempting to use them externally, they rarely survive more than a couple of years. The ideal product for external use is powder coated aluminium shutters which have the strength and durability to handle full weathering.

An increasingly popular external window treatment option, aluminium plantation shutters can enhance a home with the timeless visual appeal of shutters built around the functional benefits of aluminium.

Aluminium shutters are low maintenance and can withstand even the harshest weather spells without peeling, warping, or fading.

They are highly resistant to damage from natural elements or human intervention. Aluminium shutters are a deterrent against trespassing and burglary while providing the traditional benefits of privacy and light control. These great qualities of aluminium shutters coupled with the huge range of colours, blade size and operating functions available make them a natural choice for outdoor applications.