Normandy

TIMBER

• Normandy shutters are made from the Kiri tree, one of the world’s fastest growing tree species. Sawn timber can be harvested in less than 10 years and after harvesting, a new tree can grow from the original stump (coppice growth) making it one of those rare environmental solutions that also make economic sense.
• The Kiri tree has a long tap root system that regulates the water table. It keeps soil salinity in check and absorbs waste water pollutants. Because its root system does not compete with the roots of most crops it is a favoured tree species used for intercropping.
• Dimensionally stable, consistently knot-free, durable and light hardwood.
• Beautiful light honey to blond colour with an extraordinary wood grain that has a silky and satin appearance.
• A timber with one of the highest strength to weight ratios that resists splitting and warping.
• Free of volatile oils and low in resin – fire retardant (ignition temperature of 420˚C to 430˚C, compared to the average hardwood of 220˚C to 225˚C)
• Low thermal conductivity, thus excellent insulation qualities.
• Naturally resistant to rotting and decay.

CONSTRUCTION

• Our reinforced engineered stiles are made using multiple layers of wood that are bonded together to bolster the stability of the stile. The result is a robust and hearty support system for your shutter.
• Traditionally used in furniture and building construction, mortise and tenon joints are designed to withstand the shear stress and racking forces applied when operating a shutter. This makes the mortise and tenon an ideal joint for shutters.
• Our patented wood drying technique dries the wood to emulate the environmental conditions of the location where the shutters will be installed. This practice reduces post installation shrinking and swelling.
• Quarter-sawn louvres are created by making parallel cuts to the tree ring. As a result, the louvres have a higher dimensional stability which resists cupping, twisting and warping.
• Assembled shutters undergo a meticulous process that includes the application of five separate hand sandings and application of five coats of your ideal paint or stain.

OTHER FEATURES

• Choose from a palette of natural and solid colours or stains, as well as custom colours that can be matched to any paint you choose.
• Naturally resistant to the threat of beetle / wood borer
• Special shapes like arches, circles, triangles, hexagons etc.
• 3 tilt rod options - traditional / off-set and secret tilt
• Available in 3 louvre sizes - 63mm / 89mm / 114mm
• A variety of frame choices to suit your style and taste
• Best practice, European & American quality standards
• Recessed bottom tracks as standard practice
• 3 year overall warranty on the product

Larchwood

TIMBER

• Siberian Larch has been used for centuries in construction across Europe and Russia. It's ability to withstand the test of time has led to it being referred to as "The Tree of Eternity".
• Larch species account for 38% of the timer in the 2.7billion acres of forest in Russia (Amazon Forest = 800 million acres).
• It is a sustainable resource! The annual growth of Siberian Larch is greater than the annual felling rate. The environmental implications in using Siberian Larch are positive.
• Siberian Larch has a high average density of 657 kg/m3 and a hardness of 1100 lbs/in2 (Janka scale). Higher densities make it more difficult for decaying organisms to penetrate the wood.
• The climate in which Siberian Larch grows is defined as extreme continental, meaning short hot summers and long cold winters. This results in short growing seasons and therefore a larger % of latewood with a very tight grain. Latewood is denser and mechanically stronger than the earlywood. A higher proportion of latewood equates into a more naturally durable wood.
• The high resin and natural deposits in Siberian Larch act as a natural antiseptic which is very unappealing to insects.
• With its beautiful and distinctve grain Siberian Larch lends itself especially to stained finishes, allowing the natural grain to shine through. 

CONSTRUCTION

• Our reinforced engineered stiles are made using multiple layers of wood that are bonded together to bolster the stability of the stile. The result is a robust and hearty support system for your shutter.
• Traditionally used in furniture and building construction, mortise and tenon joints are designed to withstand the shear stress and racking forces applied when operating a shutter. This makes the mortise and tenon an ideal joint for shutters.
• Our patented wood drying technique dries the wood to emulate the environmental conditions of the location where the shutters will be installed. This practice reduces post installation shrinking and swelling.
• Quarter-sawn louvres are created by making parallel cuts to the tree ring. As a result, the louvres have a higher dimensional stability which resists cupping, twisting and warping.
• Assembled shutters undergo a meticulous process that includes the application of five separate hand sandings and application of five coats of your ideal paint or stain.

OTHER FEATURES

• Available as an internal or external shutter
• Choose from a palette of natural and solid colours or stains, as well as custom colours that can be matched to any paint you choose.
• Naturally resistant to the threat of beetle / wood borer
• Special shapes like arches, triangles, hexagons etc.
• 3 tilt rod options - traditional / off-set and secret tilt
• Available in 3 louvre sizes - 48mm / 63mm / 89mm
• A variety of frame choices to suit your style and taste
• Best practice, European & American quality standards
• Recessed bottom tracks as standard practice
• 3 year overall warranty on internal shutters

Cedarwood

TIMBER

• Cedarwood or Western Red Cedar is native to northwest USA and southwest Canada. It is a very large tree of up to 70 meters tall and 4 meters in trunk diameter.
• This soft red-brown timber has a tight, straight grain and few knots. It is valued for its distinct appearance, aroma, and its high natural resistance to decay, being extensively used for outdoor construction.
• Less than 1/3 of 1% of the growing stock of Cedarwood in Canada is harvested each year. For each tree harvested, 8 are replanted, so that there are more forests now than there were 100 years ago. These young forests are excellent carbon sinks, and release oxygen back into the atmosphere, thus contributing to a healthier environment.
• Cedarwood's unique aroma comes from a naturally occurring chemical substance called thujaplicins in its heartwood. These compounds resist moisture and are toxic to decay-causing fungi and insects thereby preserving the wood to give it long lasting appeal. This effect can last for a century even after the tree is felled.
• Because Cedarwood is virtually pitch and resin free, the wood easily accepts a range of finishes, from fine oils and stains, to solid coatings and paint
• The Cedarwood used in the construction of your shutters comes from forests that are being regenerated, where wildlife habitat is protected and the biodiversity of the forest is maintained.

CONSTRUCTION

• Our reinforced engineered stiles are made using multiple layers of wood that are bonded together to bolster the stability of the stile. The result is a robust and hearty support system for your shutter.
• Traditionally used in furniture and building construction, mortise and tenon joints are designed to withstand the shear stress and racking forces applied when operating a shutter. This makes the mortise and tenon an ideal joint for shutters.
• Our patented wood drying technique dries the wood to emulate the environmental conditions of the location where the shutters will be installed. This practice reduces post installation shrinking and swelling.
• Quarter-sawn louvres are created by making parallel cuts to the tree ring. As a result, the louvres have a higher dimensional stability which resists cupping, twisting and warping.
• Assembled shutters are professionally coated providing long term protection from the elements by a choice of durable oil based stains or solid colour paint systems.

OTHER FEATURES

• Available as an internal or external shutter
• Naturally resistant to the threat of beetle / wood borer
• Special shapes like arches, triangles, hexagons etc.
• 3 tilt rod options - traditional / off-set and secret tilt
• Available in 3 louvre sizes - 63mm / 89mm / 114mm
• A variety of frame choices to suit your style and taste
• Best practice, European & American quality standards
• Recessed bottom tracks as standard practice
• 3 year overall warranty on internal shutters

Woodbury Waterproof

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• Manufactured using a hardwood core combined with an ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) plastic coating. This co-polymer coating is extremely tough and resilient. Woodbury Waterproof shutters are suitable for wet areas like a shower or bathroom, although unsuitable for exterior use.
• ABS is used in a variety of other manufacturing applications where strength and resilience is a key feature, for example it is used to make Lego, protective headgear and whitewater canoes amongst other things.
• Woodbury Waterproof shutters are stronger, tougher and lighter than high impacted PVC shutters. They will not split, warp, peel or fade and never require painting.
• They are the most advanced synthetic shutters on the market partly due to its material composition and partly because it looks like real wood and not like other plastic looking synthetic shutters.

CONSTRUCTION

• The solid timber core gives strength and ensures the shutter panels are straight and level. Compared to similar products that have a hollow core the Woodbury Waterproof shutters also have a much more solid feel when closing.
• Traditionally used in furniture and building construction, mortise and tenon joints are designed to withstand the shear stress and racking forces applied when operating a shutter. This makes the mortise and tenon an ideal joint for shutters.
• Internal adjustment bars run through the centre louvre for tension adjustment so the louvers will never end up loose.

OTHER FEATURES

• Special shapes like triangles, hexagons etc.
• 3 tilt rod options - traditional / off-set & secret tilt
• A variety of frame choices to suit your style and taste
• Available in 4 louvre sizes - 47mm / 63mm / 89mm / 114mm
• Available in 6 soft neutral shades
• Best practice, European & American quality standards
• 3 year overall warranty on the product